In June, workers completed the installation and painting of the siding; and painted walls in the interior and installed carpet at the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library. This month, contractors plan to regrade the parking area and begin to put in ceiling tiles. Check out the video below of previous work completed!
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Milfoil treatment planned for American Lake
AquaTechnix will be on American Lake Thursday, July 18 to apply treatment to help control Milfoil, the invasive weed found in the lake. Treatments will begin early in the morning and continue through the morning and afternoon. AquaTechnix will post signs in the treated areas and the potentially affected areas to notify which areas were […]
Letter: Sunrise
To capture on camera the sunrise at the mountain, for me means to set my alarm very early, drive a good distance, hike a ways in the shadows, and then – then – there she is. Breathtaking. So worth it. Likewise, what I read on this, another, stunningly exquisite morning, on the eve of yet […]
Tacoma Speedway, Lakewood 1921
Western Washington History – Now in Color posted the following image to their Facebook page.
Volunteers needed to heat map Lakewood
This summer, Pierce County is doing an urban heat mapping project. Lakewood is one of the cities being mapped. This community-based science project will be conducted by heat ambassadors. Volunteers are needed for three, one-hour time slots starting at 6 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Aug. 3 and Aug. 10. Two backup dates, […]
Hipkins Road reopens Monday
Hipkins road is scheduled to reopen to traffic Monday, July 15, 2024 between its intersections with Cross Lane and Steilacoom Boulevard. New road closures that take effect the same day. They include the section of Hipkins between Cross Lane and 104th Street SW, and Angle Lane which will close from Elwood Drive to Hipkins Road. Drivers […]
2024 Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival, July 20
Submitted by Connie Coleman-Lacadie. The annual Lakewood Sister Cities International Festival (July 20 in Fort Steilacoom Park during Summerfest) has a great lineup of entertainment this year. Time Culture Country Group Name 11:00-11:15 am Welcome Remarks from LSCA 11:15-11:30 am Native American Blessing & Dance 11:45 am-12:15 pm Okinawa Okinawa Taiko Drums 12:15-12:45pm Philippines […]
KING5: Pickleball is in, skate park is out in Lakewood
According to Lakewood city officials, public interest and demand were key reasons for the decision to replace the skate park at Harry Todd Park with pickleball courts. But not everyone is thrilled. Read or watch the full story at the King5.com website.
City of Lakewood Small Works Abatement Roster
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications for a Small Works Abatement Roster for both federally and non-federally funded residential and commercial demolition of dangerous buildings, lead abatement, asbestos abatement, hazardous materials abatement, and methamphetamine abatements within the city limits of Lakewood. Contractors needed include: All contractors must be licensed, bonded and insured in the […]