Lakewood’s Emmalee A Buck is one of 493 students to graduate in summer 2024 from Wichita State University. Emmalee earned a Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude. Undergraduate students who have attained a grade point average of 3.9 out of a possible 4.0 received the summa cum laude award; those with an average […]
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Lakewood Chamber “Unmasks” Superheroes
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce held their 52nd Annual Meeting & Installation Banquet on Thursday, September 12th at the Tacoma County and Golf Club. The theme of the event, “Unmasking our Superheroes” was a special celebration of Chamber Members who have gone “above and beyond” in their contributions to the Chamber, as well as to […]
TNT: After more than two years and $9.5 million, new Pierce County library opens this weekTNT:
Via Tacoma News Tribune: On Thursday, the Pierce County Library System opened a new interim Lakewood library on the corner of Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest and Alfaretta Street Southwest. It will be open seven days a week. Read more at The News Tribune website.
The Lakewood City Council September 16 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on September 16 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager September 13 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 13 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Grave Grooming At Fort Steilacoom Park, Sept. 14
Submitted by Laurel Lemke. Join us on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, for a Grave Grooming event at the Historic Patient Cemetery, hosted by the Western State Hospital Grave Concerns Association. Enjoy beautiful weather with temperatures over 65°F. Learn more about Grave Grooming and its importance here: We appreciate your support in honoring the interred.
Letter: Tell the Lakewood City Council “No” on selling Public Waterfront Access
Submitted by John Burns, Lakewood. There is 86 feet of prime Steilacoom Lake waterfront property set aside by the State of Washington for your use. It is Public Property and that means it is there for you to use. It is a block or so away from my house at the end of 100th St […]
Let’s Talk! – Straddling the Border
Are you ready to switch off your screens and ponder or discuss another writing/conversation prompt from my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book? Here’s my take on it. I was thirteen when I first visited the United Kingdom. Back then, there was no Chunnel that connected the continent with the island. There was no physical evidence when […]
Artist Reception: Souls & Stories
The final artist reception of 2024 features local artists Sylvi Estrella and Laurie Davenport. Meet the artists, view their work and enjoy refreshments and live music at Lakewood City Hall, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. The duo’s exhibit: Souls & Stories, focuses on the art of people. Estrella and Davenport share a passion […]