Attention users of the southbound Interstate 5 exit to Berkeley Street and the Madigan Army Medical Center: A permanent change to the exit is coming, and it may happen before Memorial Day. While these are some big improvements, it’s time to stay plugged in for upcoming changes, so you won’t miss your exit. New shared […]
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Join Clover Park Rotary at the Game Farm on May 1
This Saturday we will be having a Community Work day at the Lakewood South Sound Wildlife are (also know as the old Game Farm on Phillips RD). We are scheduled Saturday May 1st from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. Come join Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions clubs, Pierce College Students and other community groups as we work together to […]
O’Keeffe elected Lakewood First Lions Club President
Dave O’Keeffe was recently elected 2021/2022 president of the Lakewood First Lions Club, one of the oldest service clubs in Lakewood (1954). His term of office begins July 1. O’Keeffe is a grant writer for Highline College. Other officers are Dr. Bob Allen, immediate past president; Ruth Anne Hickey, vice-president; Michael Brandstetter, treasurer; Lynda Jackson, […]
Eastern Oregon University announces local students named to winter term dean’s list
Eastern Oregon University named 629 students to the dean’s list for the 2021 winter term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework. Lakewood, WA – Hayden Hawkins Prepare for the world beyond college with […]
Walk-up clinic opens in Lakewood
You’ve told us you want easy and convenient ways to get the COVID-19 vaccine. We’ve opened a clinic in Lakewood that will offer Pfizer vaccine Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. for everyone 16 and older. We’ve posted registration links on our website, but we’ll also have extra doses on hand for 50 or so walk-in […]
Letter: A Dandelion, Fishing And Dreams
Tradition suggests that if one blows a dandelion’s seeds with one breath, a wish will be granted. For the young fellow I observed fishing with his father, his wish to hook a fish – the first fish, the biggest fish, ANY fish – was hopeless at best. What is it, I wondered, about casting that […]
Lakewood’s Promise Advisory Board seeks to fill four vacancies
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill four (4) vacancies on the Lakewood’s Promise Advisory Board through May 21, 2024. DESCRIPTION: The role and responsibilities of the Lakewood’s Promise Advisory Board is to assist the City Council in the following areas: The Lakewood’s Promise Advisory Board shall advise the Mayor, the City Council and city […]
Northbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane closed this weekend
LAKEWOOD – Travelers who plan on using the northbound Interstate 5 exit to Thorne Lane are encouraged to plan additional travel time to prevent delays. Weekend ramp closure April 30 – May 3 Starting at 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, the northbound I-5 exit 122B to Thorne Lane will close until 4:30 a.m. Monday, May […]
American Lake – Lake Management District No. 1 Advisory Committee Vacancy
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill one (1) position representing the private property owners on the on the American Lake – Lake Management District Advisory Committee. The term of the vacant position is through June 2, 2024. To view the full notice of vacancy and application click here. Applications are due by Friday, May […]