Submitted by Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson. On Tuesday Governor Inslee refused to follow his own arbitrary COVID-19 guidelines which would have re-imposed “Phase 2” restrictions on King, Snohomish and other counties. Three weeks earlier he had no problem restricting freedom and commerce in Pierce County when we had COVID-19 case count and hospitalization metrics which […]
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Lakewood Police Department Welcomes Four New Officers
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The ranks of the Lakewood Police Department grew yesterday as four new officers were sworn in by Judge Lisa Mansfield. Officers John Babcock, Kasey Bentz, Lesha Cockle, and Brian Topasna all have prior experience in law enforcement. Additionally, Officer Tim Borchardt was promoted to Sergeant. “The Lakewood Police Department hires the best,” […]
Clover Park Kids CAN: Adiel Rangel
When schools began virtual learning last spring, Lochburn Middle School eighth grader Adiel Rangel was ready to dive in head first. Online learning was a perfect fit for him and his interest in computers made logging in, learning and doing his work a breeze. Along with exceling in the online classroom, he was always the […]
Promising Futures: Tyee Park 5th grader Talijha Kent
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Tyee Park Elementary School fifth grader Talijha Kent. She brings a positive outlook to class every day and is always willing to contribute to class discussion. She has a passion for learning and helping her classmates succeed. “I really enjoy helping others learn,” she said. “It always […]
Prepare in a Year: May
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
The Lakewood City Council May 3 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 3 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
City of Lakewood secures $3.7 million in capital funding from state legislature.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood has been notified that the State Legislature’s final capital budget includes over $3.7 million allocated to programs that will benefit the City of Lakewood. The City expresses its thanks to Senator T’wina Nobles, Representative Dan Bronoske and Representative Mari Leavitt from the 28th Legislative District and Senator Steve Conway, Representative […]
Lakewood City Manager April 30 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 30 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Across the Fence: Fryxell, Falls, and Fame
Life is short. And if you want to fill it to the brim with the good stuff, make a bucket list of things that you are capable of doing or achieving. When I came over here almost eleven years ago, my husband had told me to come up with a list of places that I […]