Sealed bids will be received by the City of Lakewood at the office of the City Clerk at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-5027, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday October 30, 2024, and not later, and will then be opened and publicly read aloud in the Council Chambers shortly thereafter. South Tacoma Way – 96th to Steilacoom […]
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Across the Fence: Zeitgeist
You have most certainly heard if not used this Germanism in the English language, Zeitgeist. Germans pronounce it with a “ts” in the beginning, ‘tsite-guy-st. It translates as spirit of the time and means exactly that. The term itself has not always been around, though the phenomenon has. I would almost go so far as […]
Save the Date: Fall Community Cleanup is Nov. 9-10
Bring trash, junk and recyclables to the Lakewood Transfer Station for the city’s Fall Community Cleanup Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last vehicle admitted at 1:45 p.m.). The Lakewood Transfer Station is located at 3869 94th St SW, Lakewood. This event is for Lakewood residents only; a utility bill […]
Caring for Kids Needs Your Help
The Holiday Fair is just around the corner! Our goal is 860 families in need. We need your help!Volunteer on December 6 and 7 at Thomas Middle School. Friday, December 6 at 3:30 PM for setup Saturday, December 7 at 7:30 AM for shopping for the families We can also use donations of toys or […]
October 12 Community Workday at Lakewood’s Wildlife area
Saturday, October 12, come join Clover Park Rotary and all of Lakewood’s service clubs at the South Sound Wildlife area from 9:00AM to 1:00PM for our Fall Cleanup day. Located on Phillips Road just across from Hudtloff Middle School, this 100 Acre area is open to the public for hiking, bird watching, dog walking and […]
In the Book Nook with … Matt Mememaro
Author Matt Mememaro from Queensland, Australia, works as a medial administrator. He first started writing when he was eleven or twelve, then took a long break, as school and life took over. He rekindled it at 17 for a few years only, to take another long break again until recently. He is determined not to […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 9 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will review the 2025-2026 Proposed Biennial Budget Department Presentations on Oct. 9 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Project seeks to build 26 new affordable housing units in Lakewood, public comment period open through Oct. 18
Project applications have been filed with the City of Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department. The following is a description of the applications and the process for review. The applications and listed studies may be reviewed by contacting the Lead Planner assigned to the project or by visiting the online permit portal and searching for […]
Fall Safety Day is October 19th
On Saturday, October 19th, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) will host its annual Fall Safety Day event. This event is fun for the entire family and of course, every child receives a free pumpkin! There will also be a food drive held at the event, so please bring your non-perishable donations. Pumpkins have been […]