By Cheryl Calvert, with David Anderson “Your mother is not going to recover. Not this time.” I stood outside her hospital room as the doctor confirmed my worst fears. We had had our last conversation. I would not hear my mom’s sweet voice again. Her bright eyes would not recognize my face, her so sweet […]
Lakewood
Lakewood recognized for Springbrook Park improvements
The City of Lakewood recently received the 2024 Spotlight Award from the Washington Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) for the development and renovation of Springbrook Park. The Spotlight Award highlights excellence and achievement in the field of parks and recreation by honoring the efforts of public agencies for projects that display the highest standards in […]
Lakewood to invest in Gravelly Lake Commons
The City of Lakewood intends to invest federal HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) and HOME Investment Partnership American Rescue Plan Program (HOME ARP) funds into the redevelopment of 5516-5520 Fairlawn Dr. SW, Lakewood WA (a.k.a Gravelly Lake Commons), through grant agreement with Living Support Access Alliance (LASA). In compliance with 24 CFR 42.375, the City […]
Two Alarm Commercial Fire in Lakewood
At approximately 11:58 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a commercial fire at 11521 Bridgeport Way SW in Lakewood. This building houses an event center, where crews arrived to find heavy fire and smoke, then quickly called for a second alarm. Firefighters began with an offensive attack, but due […]
Lakewood seeking bids for Lake Steilacoom Bridge Repair
Lake Steilacoom Bridge Repair- City of Lakewood Project No.: 302.0004 Sealed bids will be received by the City of Lakewood at the office of the City Clerk at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-5027, until 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 18, 2024, and not later, and will then be opened and publicly read aloud in […]
Letter: On Becoming a Princess – Eat Your Peas
At three years old she hated peas. Especially a side-dish of just peas and only peas while the rest of dinner was being prepared. As if somehow peas placed alone on a separate plate should be therefore prized? By a three year old? Nope. No matter what her mother said or did she wouldn’t eat […]
Dance Theatre Northwest presents ENCORE
Submitted by Sarah Witherup. Dance Theatre Northwest proudly presents “ENCORE” with guest artist Richard Philion, showcasing our students’ hard work and passion across all dance forms. This year, we’re excited to enhance several dance pieces with live music by Jennifer Rhyne and Liz Landis, whose flute and harp performances will add an extra layer of […]
Lakewood City Manager June 7 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) June 7 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Public Meeting: Emmert Lakewood Center LLC
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lakewood City Council will, at its public meeting on the 1st day of July, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., consider and take final action whether to authorize by ordinance, legal proceedings if necessary to acquire by condemnation certain real property interests in the following subject properties for park improvements. The subject […]