Yesterday, July 15, I hiked to Lake George and on up to Gobbler’s Knob in Mt. Rainier National Park, 12.5 miles round trip, with a full pack. It was a training hike given on July 22 I will be deep in the Olympics on what would have been our 52nd Anniversary. My wife is gone now, […]
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Water Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is here and while the sun it out, the water is cold. Water safety is incredibly important, especially this time of year. Please remember to call 9-1-1 immediately if someone is struggling in the water. The quicker first responders can access the patient, the better it is for their outcome. Once crews arrive, please […]
Lakewood Elks 3rd Annual Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show
The Lakewood Elks Lodge at 6313 75th St W, Lakewood, WA 98499 will host the Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show on July 20 from 11 am-5 pm. Save The Date! Our 3rd Summerfest Car and Motorcycle Show Entertainment: Chicken Joe Rewired (Chicken Joe and The Fabulous Cocks) Beer/Wine Garden, Food Trucks & More! Register your […]
Progress on Interim Lakewood Library
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!
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 […]