Washington courts and justice system members are reporting a recent and significant increase in jury scam calls, emails and mailings targeting state residents. Lakewood Municipal Court has heard from at least two people who believe they were victims of this scam. Scammers can be very convincing, repeating your name, address, Social Security numbers and other information […]
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Registration is Now Open for Safe Sitter Babysitting Classes
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is offering Safe Sitter babysitting classes over the summer to teach students ages 11-13 how to safely care for younger children. It is common this age group starts to stay home alone or watch younger siblings. Even if they are not babysitting outside the home, the skills they will learn […]
The Niceties to be final show of 85th Season at Lakewood Playhouse
Up next is the final production in our 85th Season – The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess. What begins as a polite clash in perspectives, explodes into an urgent debate about race, history and power. At an elite East Coast university, an ambitious young black student and her esteemed white professor meet to discuss a paper the college […]
Letter: The Legacy of the Leaf
A “gem among native plants,” the trillium flower in the forest is “like finding a secret treasure that only nature could hide so well,” extolled a gardening website. These native beauties – treasures in the forest, bestowed with exceptional grace, adorned with delicate beauty, dressed as if attending a gala, with flowing silk of intricate […]
Lakewood City Manager April 26 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 26 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Oakbrook Swim and Tennis 2024 Season Open House
Submitted by Oakbrook Swim & Tennis Club. The Oakbrook Swim and Tennis Club will host an Open House on May 11 (3-6 pm) celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Visitors will learn more about this little slice of paradise and what it has to offer you and your family. The Club is located at 7723 Emerald Dr […]
Let’s Talk! – Common As Mud
I wasn’t sure when I found this topic to be the next to be pondered in my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book about writing prompts. To be honest, the first thought I came up with were the mudflats around Willapa Bay. They are numerous, and I have never seen anything like them before. They would probably […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Hillside Elementary School
Each week, we highlight a different school or profession at Clover Park School District. Last week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Hillside Elementary School! Hillside is one of six CPSD elementary schools located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) near the Madigan Army Medical Center, right next to the JBLM Teen Zone. […]
Lakewood RFP for Western State Hospital Campus Redevelopment Project
The City of Lakewood is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified parties to review permit applications and perform commercial building inspections for the Western State Hospital (WSH) campus redevelopment project. Click here to view the Request for Proposals (RFP). All proposals must be submitted by email to City Clerk Briana Schumacher via email at: bschumacher@cityoflakewood.us, […]