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 the premier Indo-Pacific aligned unit. Fire teams charge onto the battlefield within armored Stryker vehicles and conduct dangerous missions under enemy […]
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Across the Fence: Save the Gnomes
“Not long ago, there was a small earthquake near Mt. Rainier, too small for humans to feel, but it sent a ripple through the underground Underplace where all the gnomes live.” Sounds like the beginning of a fairy-tale? Well, there is way more to it. Because all the little gnomes fled and only returned when […]
Lakewood student a Whitman College graduate
Lakewood native Savannah Sclair received their Bachelor of Arts degree from Whitman College on May 23. A graduate of Charles Wright Academy, Sclair graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Astronomy and Physics. About Whitman College: Founded in 1882, Whitman College is a highly selective private, independent, co-educational, non-sectarian residential liberal arts and sciences undergraduate college […]
Lakewood Business: You Can Help
Submitted by Greg Rediske. Lakewood Rotary has contributed more than $3 Million to the Lakewood community since their founding in 1956. We have been able to do this because of the great support from so many in Lakewood. And you can help, again! June 5 is the club’s one day only online auction. Help us […]
Letter: Toes’ Finger
Submitted by William Elder. Toes exploded. Clearly, that’s what happened to him— he exploded, at least his heart did. Lying on his own, old, flowerdy couch, watching his own black and white teevee, minding his own business on a Saturday afternoon, probably more than sipping whiskey and Coke, his own good heart attacked him without […]
Join the Communities In Schools of Lakewood Team
Submitted by Communities In Schools of Lakewood. We are looking for two youth-development rockstars who are committed to working alongside school, youth and their families to join our team at Communities In Schools of Lakewood. Please spread the word that we’re hiring! We are especially looking for folks with youth-experience and deep alignment with our […]
Lakewood hearing for 2021 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments set for June 7
The Lakewood City Council will be holding a public hearing for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter. The public hearing will be conducted virtually via ZOOM. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments or testify during the virtual public hearing. […]
Gravelly Lake Dr to close June 1
Gravelly Lake Dr SW in Lakewood between Nyanza and Veterans will be closed to through traffic starting June 1 through February 2022.
Lakewood First Lions Club Receives Leadership Award
The Lakewood First Lions Club recently received the Washington Association of School Administrators Community Leadership Award for helping Lakewood families in some of the most adversely affected communities by removing barriers to learning in this unprecedented time. The club is a strong partner of the Clover Park School District and Lakewood community. For many years […]