You have probably heard that rumor has it that with Covid vaccinations we are implanted with chips. I keep telling people that I like the “Sasquatch Surprise” flavor of Tim’s Kettle Chips best, though I doubt that we get vaccinated with them. Or that they would help against a virus. Though they certainly make me […]
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City of Lakewood Presents of 25th Anniversary Art Contest Gallery
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood has published a gallery of submissions to its 25th Anniversary Art Contest. 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the incorporation of the City of Lakewood. The City adopted a theme of “commUNITY” to commemorate the quarter-century milestone. The theme is an acknowledgement of the importance of togetherness after a year […]
Letter: Let Children Stand Out
Never tell boys or girls to line up. For us first-time coaches of first-time baseball players who just hours ago had finished their first day of first grade, we wondered what the first practice would be like. Could we keep these decidedly rough-but-future-stars-of-the-baseball-diamond in line to do anything? “You don’t,” one coach answered, “but you’ll […]
LASA to Provide Free Gallon Hand Sanitizer to Lakewood Businesses / Clubs / Churches
WHAT: Free one gallon containers of hand sanitizer. They don’t have a pump so it is best used to refill smaller containers. WHERE: We will deliver it to your Lakewood business, house of worship or civic club. If you are outside of Lakewood and want to pick up from us, let us know. WHY: To […]
Local Agents Named 2020 Award Winners by Weichert Real Estate Affiliates
Premier Properties is proud to announce their 2020 Office Award Winners. The following local agents were honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., based on achieving specified production requirements in gross commission income or units closed in 2020. Heather Crittendon CRPÆ (Ambassador Club) Leonisa Chang (Executive Club) Grace Sato (Sales Associate […]
Lakewood Notice of Public Hearing: 2021 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
The City of Lakewood Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments on April 21, 2021 at 6:30pm via ZOOM. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments no later than noon on April 21, or testify during the public hearing. HEARING DATE: April 21, […]
Promising Futures: Hillside fifth grader Christine Souza
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Hillside Elementary School fifth grader Christine Souza. Her favorite subject is science because she loves the hands-on experience of doing experiments in her class. She is particularly fascinated by archeology and marine biology because she enjoys learning about the past and sea life deep in the ocean. […]
25th Anniversary Art Contest Winners Announced
The theme of the 25th Anniversary of the City of Lakewood is “commUNITY”. After a year of social distancing, togetherness feels more important than ever. Submissions included art of all mediums from artists of all ages. Each piece in the collection is a testament to the spirit of togetherness, and a reminder that we all […]
Rose Red Miniseries Review
I was hoping for Rose Red to be worse than it was. There’s a special feeling I get when I’m watching a particular Stephen King miniseries. You can watch King’s film adaptations like The Shining or The Running Man and have a legitimately good time, but it’s something else entirely to watch a King miniseries […]