One year ago today, May 24, I wrote an article entitled “Hearts On A String.” It was about my wife, who I had lost to cancer just two months previous after 50 years of marriage. That Valentine’s Day was to be our last. When her oncologist told us our journey was reaching the end, the […]
Lakewood
Strickland secures $1 million Lakewood affordable housing project
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Lakewood, WA – May 10, during Pierce County’s Affordable Housing Week, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced $1,000,000 in federal funding for Living Access Support Alliance (LASA) to support their Campus Housing Project in Lakewood. “Having a safe and decent place to call home is the foundation of meeting our basic […]
Some Pictures… Worth A Thousand Words.
I hope each of us, on Memorial Day, pause and remember the true meaning behind this solemn day.
Letter: It’s Hard to Imagine
Her eyesight shut down as she was rounding the curve, her vision returning – thankfully – nearly as quickly as it had gone and just in time to avoid the bridge abutment and save all the kids on the school bus for which she was the driver. The ophthalmologist told her she needed glasses. The […]
Lakewood Farmers Market opening day is June 4, 2024
Join us for the opening day of the Lakewood Farmers Market. The market returns June 4 and runs every Tuesday from 2-7 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park through Sept. 17, 2024*. Stop by on opening day to check out this year’s vendors, grab a bite to eat from one of the many food options, enjoy live music […]
The Lakewood City Council May 28 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 28 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Student Media publication, The Pinnacle, brings home Best in Show honors from the Associated Collegiate Press
In its first year back in production since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Pierce College’s student media publication, The Pinnacle, brought home two “best in show” awards from the Associated Collegiate Press conference. Over 500 universities and community colleges from across the nation attend the ACP conference and compete for their publications to be recognized by […]
Lakewood City Manager May 24 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) May 24 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on May 28
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Tuesday, May 28, at 5:30 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting […]