He used to stop by occasionally, now and then. Sometimes I’d see him here and there. One time he spread his arms wide and asked ‘how do I look?’ “Great!” I responded. “Where you going?” “Oh, nowhere I guess,” he answered. Life can be like that. All dressed up and nowhere to go. It was […]
Lakewood
Public Hearing Notice – City of Lakewood Planning Commission
The City of Lakewood, WA Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendment docket list on June 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments no later than noon on June 25, 2024 or testify in-person or virtually during the […]
Punch list volunteers needed
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Obsessed with the details? Like everything just so? You may be a perfect fit for our punch-list volunteer crew! We are currently looking to build out a team of detail-oriented volunteers to help make Habitat homes picture-perfect before closing. Tasks include touch-up paint and meticulous attention to the detailed punch list. Think […]
Western State Hospital Grave Concerns Benefit Garage Sale
Submitted by Laurel Lemke. Weekend summer garage sale in Lakewood June 21, 22, 23 and June 28, 29, 30. Come enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors at a community benefit garage sale on Interlaaken Dr S.W. between 112th St S.W. and Forest Lane Rd S.W. in Lakewood, WA. The sale is held between 9am and 4pm. […]
Letter: The Two Little Pigs
The Adventures of Nee-Pie and Che-Pie, Chapter Two By Cheryl Calvert, with David Anderson “Awwww! What cute little pigs! Are these yours? Are you raising them? Do they have names?” My friend Nee-Pie, or Annette as the rest of the world knew her but who would forever be known fondly as Nee-Pie to me, and […]
New Homes Break Ground in Lakewood
Submitted by Mike Higgins. Pacific Lifestyle Homes, a leading Northwest homebuilder, announced today the beginning of sales of a newly opened community in Lakewood, Washington. The Neighborhood, Austin Court, features 9 new homes, with 2 being sold before the opening. Each home is situated on easy to maintain homesites that range from 7,500-9,000 square feet. […]
2024 Free Summer Lunch Program Offered
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — To keep our students healthy and fuel their bright minds this summer, Clover Park School District provides free meals to all children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be available at summer school locations during specified times, Monday through Friday, from June 24 to July 19 and at some secondary schools […]
“Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Information
As wildfire season begins across the nation and in this region, the seven Western Washington counties of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Kitsap and Thurston are joining forces, along with partners, to highlight the regional “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign. This campaign shares clear, straightforward messages intended to save lives as people prepare to evacuate. […]
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library update
Interior and exterior progress continues in the installation of the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library. Electrical wiring is complete and this month, contractors will begin to install the exterior siding and paint the interior walls. If the construction plan holds, the projected opening date of the interim Lakewood Library is late summer. Check out the video below of work underway! […]