The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the growth of the economy and to support the job providers in our community. We believe it’s never too soon to teach kids about the excitement (and challenges) of being an entrepreneur. That’s why we’re excited to roll out Lemonade Day Lakewood, engaging local school kids with […]
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An Auction for Lakewood: Check it out
Since 1956, Lakewood Rotary has donated more than $3 Million to making Lakewood a better place. Our latest fundraiser is June 5, one day only. Some great items are to be had, with the knowledge that your participation will help many in your community. Email chairperson Nicole Hancock at nhancock@alliancelg.com for registration information (free sign up!).
Visiting the Lancer Brigade at JBLM
On Thursday, May 27th, 2021 the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division dedicated Lancer Field, a new field near their headquarters building on JBLM North Fort. The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team is the premier Indo-Pacific aligned unit. Fire teams charge onto the battlefield within armored Stryker vehicles and conduct dangerous missions under […]
Historic Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood reopens for tours this summer
Come see us! Historic Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood will reopen at least one weekend a month this summer so visitors can walk through and tour four buildings that witnessed key events in the early U.S. settlement of Washington Territory. Soldiers from the fort went on to serve in the U.S. Civil War. Fort Steilacoom is […]
Two significant construction projects begin this week in Lakewood
Steilacoom Blvd between Weller and Custer (project webpage) will restrict to a single lane in either direction beginning next week. Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) will move large utility poles to accommodate our roadway, sidewalk, and streetlight improvements. Utility work is expected to continue until Labor Day. To the South, the first phase of the JBLM […]
Lakewood area student graduates from University of Saint Mary
The University of Saint Mary celebrated the close of another academic year and the passing of a major milestone in the lives of the class of 2021 at USM’s Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 15, in McGilley Field House on USM’s main Leavenworth campus, 4100 South 4th Street. Lakewood’s Tommy McCall earned a Master of […]
Clover Park School District investigating possible ransomware attack – KIRO 7 News
Facing a “system outage,” the Clover Park School District is investigating why it’s “experiencing a technology issue,” a district spokesperson said in a statement. Read more: Clover Park School District investigating possible ransomware attack – KIRO 7 News Seattle
Local students named to Union University President’s List
Three hundred forty-three students have been named to the Union University President’s List for the spring 2021 semester. The President’s List includes full-time students who achieve a 4.0 grade point average on a four-point scale. Locally, two students made the list: Lakewood, WA David Edgren Tacoma, WA Angela Le Founded in 1823 and affiliated with […]
Lakewood City Manager May 28 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) May 28 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.