On Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the proposed vacation of a portion of 100th Street SW lying west of Dekoven Drive and east of Steilacoom Lake, a street end abutting a body of water, pursuant to RCW 35.79.035. The area is […]
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Grave Grooming Saturday, July 13
Submitted by Grave Concerns Association. Join us on Saturday, July 13, 2024, for a Grave Grooming event at the Historic Patient Cemetery, hosted by the Western State Hospital Grave Concerns Association. Enjoy beautiful weather with temperatures over 80°F—dress cool! Learn more about Grave Grooming and its importance here: We appreciate your support in honoring the […]
Letter: Sustained
Whether in a court of law where a judge sustains an objection; or in a rowing shell where the sculler sustains a collision; or your wife of 50 years who has always sustained you but is no longer there waiting for you to return – sustained means “to carry on.” When your dreams have been […]
Vacancies: Public Safety Advisory Committee
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Public Safety Advisory Committee. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Public Safety Advisory Committee is to provide citizen input and advice to the City Council in developing and monitoring public safety policies. The Committee will report to the Council and will also assist the […]
Free family fun Sunday, July 7 during living history open house at Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood
Join Us for an Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration: Fort Steilacoom’s 2nd Annual Old-Fashioned Independence Day Celebration is happening on Sunday, July 7, from noon to 5 p.m. – and this open house is FREE! Celebrate the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the U.S. Army with an afternoon full of fun, family-friendly activities at one of […]
Letter: “Tenzler” Lakewood Library
What is the proper way to show thanks for a family’s philanthropy? In my opinion it is by maintaining the gift and showing the grantor some gratitude. This was not done with the “Tenzler” Lakewood Library structure, and now not even the property is being maintained. With overgrown grass this property has become a blemish […]
Community Potluck at Lakewood Playhouse
Share some space and food with us at Lakewood Playhouse. This is an opportunity to connect with members of our board, staff, creative teams and each other as we head into our 86th Season. There will be a short introduction about our new season and a Q&A with the board, staff and creatives, but mostly […]
Western State Hospital Grave Concerns Meeting, July 9
Submitted by Laurel Lemke. The Western State Hospital Grave Concerns Association will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM. Join us at the Historic Fort Steilacoom Quarters 2 to discuss our ongoing projects and future plans. Your participation and support are greatly valued. Learn more about Grave Concerns here:
Pierce County Library Board hears update on strategic plan and other topics
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, July 10, 3:30 p.m., regularmeeting,the Boardwill get an overview on community input to develop the Library System’s new strategic plan, hear about the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, review policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library […]