“Do you know where the mountain is?” I was standing at the signpost that read Pacific Crest Trail with my map spread out before me, a pack carrying all my essentials for the next two days on my back (although I had forgotten water), and generally wondering if I had gone the way that for […]
Lakewood
Letter: Lakewood Lake Access & Public Property, Things to Know and Do
Submitted by John Burns, Lakewood. The Lakewood City Council, on Monday, August 19 at 7 pm, will decide whether or not to sell a city-owned public use lakefront parcel on Steilacoom Lake. Two adjacent Homeowners have petitioned to purchase this valuable public property. I have conducted an examination of city documents related to the Steilacoom […]
Across the Fence: Der Kommissar
The English Germanism I am going to scrutinize today takes us into the musical era of the 1980s in Austria. Back then, the Neue Deutsche Welle (prounounce ‘noy-ah ‘doytsh-ah ‘vellah, meaning New German Wave) was celebrating one success after another – the sound was based of punk and rock elements, the language was German, and […]
From the classroom to the community, this Pierce College student is using his education for good
Pierce College’s Criminal Justice program prepares students for the rigors and responsibilities of these demanding careers. From traditional classroom instruction to “in-the-field” internship opportunities, criminal justice students at Pierce College will receive the balanced training, experience and connections they need to begin a rewarding career in the legal system. One such student is Davon Gray, […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Donation Dropoff, August 17
Submitted by Robert Estrada. In preparation for the October 18 and 19 book sales, donation drop off dates are the Saturdays of August 17, and September 21. Please bring your donations to the back parking lot of St, Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, from 11am to 1PM. In addition to books, […]
In the Book Nook with … Alisa Weis
Author Alisa Weis lives on a small farm in Olalla, Washington, with her husband, son, daughter, and a host of animals. She teaches English to secondary students at a private school in Bremerton, WA. Alisa started writing fiction as a young girl, but didn’t publish her first book until age 36. She is a member […]
How About a Good Old Fashion Western? Marlon Brando, “One Eyed Jacks”, 24 Aug
Tired of robots, AI and cartoon characters? Well the Lakewood History Museum is having a “Good Old Fashion Western” weekend featuring classic westerns films. The first film will be shown on Saturday, Aug 24 at 4 pm and stars Marlon Brando and Karl Malden in the Academy Award nominated western “One Eyed Jacks”. The film was […]
Lakewood City Council Public Hearing on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review
On Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the 2024 Lakewood Comprehensive Plan Periodic Review (24CPPR). Click here to view 24CPPR. If you have concerns about this matter and want those concerns to be known and considered, they must be presented at the hearing or […]
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Rey Carbon with Blue Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Lakewood, WA — The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the grand re-opening of Rey Carbon, that was officially celebrated with a Blue Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 12. Rey Carbon, under the expert leadership of General Manager Franco D’Amico, has undergone menu revisions to cater to […]