The next Community Coffeehouse with Mayor Jason Whalen is Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. Mayor Whalen is excited to welcome former Lakewood City Council member and Historic Fort Steilacoom board member Walter Neary. Neary will share about Historic Fort Steilacoom, which recognizes its 175th birthday this year. As part of his presentation, Neary […]
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Letter: Evidences of Kindness
The river begged to be explored so, its rushing water on occasion wetting her little bare feet, my granddaughter and her tiny backpacking companion hopped from protruding boulder to boulder under the watchful gaze of her nearby mother, all while leaving a trail of footprints of where she had been. Then she paused and sat […]
Pierce County Library Board hears about Lakewood’s interim library and other topics
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the Board will hear about the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, see progress for the new Sumner Pierce County Library, review policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center […]
Letter: Tuskegee Airman recalls tough military times as 100th birthday approaches
Submitted by Betty Anderson. For years he worked in what he called “a high-stress job,” sending pilots into the dangers of war, not knowing if they would return to the base. Even though he sent escorts for U.S. bombers fighting for the world’s freedom, he and his cohorts didn’t have the rights or respect of […]
The Lakewood City Council August 12 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on August 12 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager August 9 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) August 9 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Lakewold Gardens presents Music from Southeast Asia at August Music From Home Concert
Submitted by Lakewold Gardens. Lakewold Gardens is pleased to present Sounds of the Homelands for its 2024 Music from Home season. Each concert program features the music of a particular cultural terroir, brought to life in the garden by renowned performers. The August performance features flutist Tracy Doyle, percussionist James Doyle, and pianist Isabella Jie […]
Let’s Talk! – On the Train
Have you switched off your screens, already, to ponder or discuss another prompt from my friend, author Tyrean Martinson’s book, A Pocket Sized Jumble of 500+ Writing Prompts? Maybe you would like to read my take on it? Well, here it is. My very first memory of traveling on a train was from my German […]
Pierce College announces new paramedic certificate in Emergency Medical Services program
Pierce College is proud to announce the introduction of a new paramedic certificate in our Emergency Medical Services program. For over 30 years, the Emergency Medical Services program at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom has provided students with the necessary education and training to be successful in the field. From firefighters to EMTs, our students […]