Since the culture has recently become an environment where employees have the advantage, now might be a good time to consider what you would really rather be doing. Yes, the 9-5 Monday through Friday slog may currently be the norm (if that’s what you want). But there are many of us that have to take […]
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Help plan the future for Lakewood and Tillicum Pierce County Libraries
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System and the City of Lakewood are forming a community advisory committee to help determine how the Library System can provide quality services in a safe, welcoming space for Lakewood and Tillicum residents. The Library System and City are taking applications for the volunteer committee now through […]
Jonn Mason’s 43-Year Love Affair Hits the Market
Submitted by Mike Larson. One of Pierce County’s most historic properties has been listed for sale for $3.25MM. The Thornewood Carriage House, built in 1909 by prominent banker Chester Thorne, is part of a 100-acre assemblage built for Thorne that also included the more-famous Thornewood Castle and the Thornewood Gatehouse. Virtually everything in the 6,400+ […]
West Pierce Fire releases 2021 Report
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. The 2021 Annual Report is now available on our website. Visit https://www.westpierce.org/about/annual-report/ for all of the details!
Leadership Day Camp offered for Lakewood youth
Submitted by Andrew Kruse. Lakewood City Life, a ministry of Tacoma Youth For Christ, is offering WeLead, a leadership day camp for Middle School youth (6th-8th grade) to grow in leadership skills through experiential learning, building relationship skills and deep dives into important leadership topics. It will run from Tuesday April 5th through Thursday April […]
Letter: If Not Today, Then Tomorrow
I have a friend who I met only once. As all the rest of us are in the second day of incrementally accomplishing our list of New Year’s Resolutions, my friend has one too. But only one. To come home. If not today, then tomorrow. From the hospital. He just wants to come home. As […]
Letter: Just With Her Hands
Drifting back and down in the back eddy of the meandering brook, the two leaves were reminders of her aging mother’s hands, the lacey patterns of fine blue veins a testament to the beauty of growing old. As the mottled, almost translucent leaves slowly moved with the current, so her hand would guide the hand […]
New I-5 HOV lanes showing immediate benefits for travelers
Washington State Department of Transportation press release. This summer, we opened new HOV lanes on I-5 near Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Lakewood. An early look at the traffic data backs up what drivers told us they experienced: an immediate improvement in drive times. Our latest WSDOT blog shares more on what the data shows.
In the rear-view mirror: Second phase of improvements to I-5 wraps up in Lakewood
A press release from Washington State Department of Transportation. LAKEWOOD – There is great news to share for travelers who use Interstate 5 in Lakewood. Phase two of construction to widen the highway and rebuild intersections is now substantially complete. That means the end to continuous overnight detours and ramp and lane closures on I-5 from […]