Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 1 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
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JBLM’s Hidden Contributions
A story from City of Lakewood. Joint-Base Lewis McChord is a good neighbor. JBLM’s presence contributes nearly 100k full-time equivalent workers and $14B in gross output – the base is fundamental to the local economy. Beyond the obvious, JBLM contributes in unusual ways to the region. Specialized military units frequently perform lifesaving work in the […]
Across the Fence: Harvest Time
Fall does the same to me,each and every year.It makes me singand remember old poems.It makes me dance with the leavesSailing on gusts of windAnd hold my faceInto refreshing drops of rain.It makes me breathe in the fragranceOf rotting apples and decaying gardens,Of pumpkin soup,And onion tart.It makes me listen to the quiet of the […]
Celebrate the Fall Season at Lakewood’s Truck & Tractor Day
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. –The City of Lakewood will celebrate its annual Truck & Tractor Day on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Attendees will enjoy hayrides, fall festivities, and free pumpkins and hard hats. Autumnal activities will include pumpkin decorating, a pumpkin slingshot, and more. Free pumpkins will be […]
Gravelly Lake Dr Traffic Revision
A press release from City of Lakewood. A traffic revision will occur Friday, October 1 at 7:00 a.m. along Gravelly Lake Drive between the ramp terminal intersections at I-5 and Pacific Highway. This revision will cause delays for vehicles entering the City. Moving traffic to a single lane will afford the contractor room to replace […]
Lakewood Farmers Market Season Wrap-Up
A story from City of Lakewood. Friday, Sept. 24 was the final Lakewood Farmers Market of the season. We would like to thank everyone who visited, and the vendors that make it such an attraction. We’ll see you next year! Visit the City of Lakewood Events page to learn about upcoming events and attractions, and […]
Fort Steilacoom Park Will Not Be Renamed
A story from City of Lakewood. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously last night to deny an application to rename Fort Steilacoom Park in honor of Dr. Claudia B. Thomas. The park will remain Fort Steilacoom Park. Residents may apply to rename Lakewood Parks & Facilities. When an application is completed, a public hearing is scheduled […]
Lakewood Water District message on utility moratorium expiration
The Governor’s utility moratorium will expire starting September 30, 2021. This means late fees and water disconnections will be reinstated beginning October 1, 2021. For Lakewood Water District customers who are currently past due with their water bill, this process will ensue unless a payment arrangement is in place or a payment is received by […]
Broadway Bound – Lakewood Playhouse Review
Broadway Bound is a dream . . . a goal for two brothers working to achieve stardom via writing their own jokes and sketches. “The final play of the Eugene Trilogy (Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues) Broadway Bound is the semi-autobiographical play closest to Neil Simon’s own life. Broadway Bound premiered on Oct. 6 1986 […]