With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) reminds residents to be fire safe. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom have increased by more than 400% over the same time last year. When hot weather hits, it is important to know how […]
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Lakewood Community Garage Sale to benefit Grave Concerns Association
Submitted by Laurel Lemke. Weekend summer garage sale in Lakewood June 21, 22, 23 and June 28, 29, 30 will be the second of two summer garage sale weekends on Interlaaken Dr S.W. between 112th St S.W. and Forest Lane Rd S.W. in Lakewood. The sale is held between 9am and 4pm. The purpose is […]
Clover Park School District June 2024 Board Review
District Honors 38 at Retirement Reception June 10 Regular Meeting During its June 10 meeting, the CPSD Board of Directors heard a report from Superintendent Ron Banner. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner discussed CPSD’s 2024 Retirement Ceremony, student achievement and community engagement. As part of the Individual Action Agenda, the Board of Directors: The next […]
Letter: A Most Memorable Man
By Cheryl Calvert, with David Anderson. The Adventures of Nee-Pie and Che-Pie, Chapter Three In maybe every family there’s always that one. Different than the rest. Like a dandelion in a field of daisies. Like a square peg in a round hole. Like a fish out of water. In fact, it was a fish out […]
Lakewood Lions Club Elects New Officers For 2024/2025
Submitted by Eric Warn. Left to right are Dr. Bob Allen, secretary; Melissa Cain, president; Jessie Baird, vice president; Ruth Anne Hickey, tail twister; and Eric Warn, membership and marketing chair. Seated is Dan Comsia, past president. Their term of office begin July 1.
Maintenance Projects Impact Access to Some Clover Park Schools This Summer
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Clover Park School District is completing several projects this summer that may impact community access to district schools, playgrounds or play fields. These necessary maintenance projects will be completed using existing capital savings funds. Clover Park High School (CPHS) Crews will replace CPHS’s aging fire alarm system, resurface and restripe the tennis courts, replace […]
City of Lakewood Small Works Housing Repair and Rehab Roster
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications for a Small Works Housing Repair/Rehab Roster for federally funded (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act) housing repairs, rehabilitation and lead abatement programs within the city limits of Lakewood. Contractors needed include: All contractors must be licensed, bonded […]
Letter: Today I Choose Joy
I sat at my writing desk early this morning, the house quiet, my favorite time of day, and as I reached for my new favorite coffee cup, decorated with butterflies and flowers, I noticed the shape of the handle – a heart, but only half a heart. From the adjoining room, the family room, the […]
City of Lakewood RFP for Prosecution Services
Notice is hereby given that proposals will be received by the City of Lakewood, Washington for Prosecution Services. By filing with the City Clerk by email at bschumacher@cityoflakewood.us by: Date: Friday, July 12, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. Upon the City’s discretion, proposals submitted after the due date and time may not be considered. Proposers accept all risks of late delivery […]