You can’t have a family of over a hundred without unfortunate incidents cropping up now and then. But when one member features prominently in two of those incidents, understandably more attention is warranted. Officer Michael Wiley has been with the Lakewood Police Department since 2004 and had transferred from the Seattle Police Department after two […]
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Bacon’s Double Take: Moving
Seeing my dear friend and co-author Joe Boyle’s photo for the first time, my instant thought was “Santa”, and quite a blue one, too. We all know that Santa is wearing red and white, not blue and white, right? So, is a blue Santa still a Santa? Or is he just blue? Or could he […]
2-Alarm Fire in Lakewood April 13
Crews on scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire at 30 Thunderbird Parkway in Lakewood. Please avoid the area if possible and expect delays if traveling through. More information to come as it becomes available.
LPD needs help solving Injury Hit and Run case
On April 8th, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm, an elderly male was found lying on the ground in the 3100 block of 89th Street South in the City of Lakewood. The male was struck by the pictured vehicle, which was caught on a home video system. The vehicle appears to possibly be a Black Mercedes […]
Lakewood City Council Amends Criminal Code Related to Controlled Substances
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – At the Lakewood City Council meeting on April 5, 2021, the Lakewood City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 750 amending Lakewood Municipal Code 9.06 related to Controlled Substances. In summary, the approved ordinance makes it a gross misdemeanor for any person to knowingly possess a controlled substance. The ordinance is intended to address a ruling by […]
Telecommunicators Week 2021
When someone calls 9-1-1, it is because they need help. The first voice they connect with is a dispatcher, who stays calm and grounded, even when the caller is not. West Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to publicly recognize South Sound 911 dispatchers and the work they do daily, but especially during Telecommunicators Week. […]
Clover Park of Kiwanis Conservation Award 2020
Submitted by Thomas Thompson, Clover Park Kiwanis President The Clover Park Kiwanis Lakewood Garden Team has been chosen by the Pierce Conservation District (PCD) Board of Supervisors as the recipient of the 2020 Community Food Project of the Year Award. In their announcement, they stated, “We would like to honor you for the amazing teamwork […]
Application filed for 15 townhomes in Lakewood
112th Street Townhomes has filed a Project Permit Application with the City of Lakewood to construct 15 townhomes style dwelling units with 23 structured and open air parking spaces, landscaping, open space and associated site improvements at 4808-4812 112th Street SW. A public comment period is open until April 23, 2021. Learn more at the […]
2021 Lakewood Summer Event Schedule Announced
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood’s 2021 summer event schedule has been announced. Headline events include the Lakewood Farmers Market, Summer Nights Concert Series, Parks Appreciation Day, Drive-In Movie Nights, and Truck and Tractor Day. Public health guidelines will be observed at all events. The Lakewood Farmers Market will operate at Fort Steilacoom Park from 2 […]