Everyone knows about homelessness and the problems that flow from people struggling for an everyday place to live. One local teen decided to do more than talk about it. She built a home for someone. Eighteen-year-old Delaney Dodd spent time, energy, and muscle into constructing a tiny home for the non-profit Sound Foundations NW. Dodd, […]
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LASA Looking for New Board Members
Submitted by Irene Coco, LASA Case Manager. Do you find yourself with too much time on your hands? Do you want to make the Lakewood area a better place to live? Do you believe that people deserve safe places to live? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please reach out to Janne […]
Western State Hospital Master Plan Comment Period Approaching Conclusion
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted through July 7 at 5:00 p.m. The proposed updated […]
Racism and the Clover Park School District
Submitted by Pad Finnigan. The Clover Park School Board concluded its two-evening 2021 board retreat Tuesday night after reviewing the results of five months of staff work. The work product is called the final draft of its Equity Policy. The policy draft is supposed to be voted on by the board on Sept. 13. What’s […]
The Lakewood City Council July 6 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 6 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Grocery Outlet Announces Eleventh Annual ‘Independence from Hunger Campaign
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 11th consecutive Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. From June 23 – July 31, 2021, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 400 locations that will be distributed to local food agencies partners. […]
Lakewood City Manager July 2 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 2 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Public Comment Invited on Proposed Construction of Forensic Hospital at Western State Hospital Campus
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital, among other updates. The public comment period began in early June and is approaching its conclusion; comments will be […]
Across the Fence: At Home With Salmon
My friend, Suburban Times columnist Don Doman’s recent article about the goodness of salmon has inspired this piece. Because, indeed, salmon is a tasty fish, healthy because of its Omega 3 oils, and very, very versatile. Also, here in Washington State, it’s one of the native fish and, therefore, widely available. My husband and I […]