Stories for Lakewood
Moment of Blessing canceled
Posted by | CommentsThe May 21 'Moment of Blessing' for Brenda Williams has been canceled.
Muri picks up two more endorsements
Posted by | CommentsLakewood, WA—Pierce County Councilman and candidate for U.S. Representative in the 10th Congressional District Dick Muri has received two more endorsements. These will be added to the more than 120 major endorsements from dozens of Precinct Committee Officers’, current and former elected officials, and organizations like Combat Veterans for Congress.
Joining the coalition team supporting Dick’s candidacy are former Thurston County Sheriff Gary Edwards and current State Senator from the 2nd Legislative District Randi Becker. "I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for both Gary Edwards and Randi Becker for their years of service to our community. Because of this, I was both thrilled and humbled by their endorsements," Dick stated shortly after receiving news of the new endorsements on the evening of May 8th.
Commemorate Memorial Day by ordering an engraved Veterans Memorial Brick
Posted by | CommentsMemorial Day, held this year on May 28th, is a day of remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorialize your loved one’s service at the City of Lakewood’s Veterans’ Memorial. Engraved bricks provide a lasting legacy of their sacrifice. Bricks are available for a $100 contribution to the Veterans’ Memorial. Engraving is up to 13 lines of 18 characters. For more information contact Deanne Wegmann at dwegmann@cityoflakewood.usor (253) 589-2489.
28th District Republican Club hosts candidate forum May 17
Posted by | CommentsThe 28th District Republican Club presents a Congressional Candidate Forum for the 6th and 10th Congressional Districts on May 17 at 7 p.m. at the Weatherly Inn, 6016 Highlands Parkway (Just off North Pearl on the way to Point Defiance). Read More→
Explore the urban homesteading lifestyle
Posted by | CommentsBy Mary Getchell, Communications Director, Pierce County Library System
People will learn practical skills for a sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle during free urban homesteading workshops at Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W., in May and June. Read More→
Saudia Heard starts track season with pair of victories
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By Stephanie and Tony Heard
The "Heard" 2012 track season has officially begun. Saudia Heard attended the April 28-29 Rising Stars Track Invitational in Rancho Cucamuga, California. Saudia competed in the girls midget category (12-13yrs old) which consisted of 80+ girls in that age group alone. Saudia won the girls 400m event with a time of 1:00:01 or 60 seconds. This is a phenomenal time and was a personal best for her. She also won the long jump competition with jump of 14' 7", another personal record. Finally she placed 2nd in the fierce 200m race with a time of 27:28 seconds. We are very proud of her and excited to see what this season holds for her. Saudia returned home with two gold medals and one silver. She is off to a strong start this season. She is also representing Hudtloff Middle Schools' 6th grade track team this year.
Westside Story – Fly & Ride
Posted by | CommentsStory & Photos – Joseph Boyle
What a Saturday. Sunny temperatures pushing towards 75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Every motorcycle that runs, was out today and then there were all the guys and gals with convertibles.
I love cars and motorcycles. That being said, it should be easy to understand why I made my way to the annual Fly & Ride at the South Prairie Air Field located in the Bonney Lake / Buckley area.
Cartridge World add printers to product line
Posted by | CommentsLAKEWOOD, WA – Cartridge World - Lakewood has added printers to its product line of ink and toner printer cartridges. The new printers, made by Hewlett Packard and Canon, are available at
Cartridge World - Lakewood (6020-A Main St SW, Lakewood or 253-582-0300) for sale and/or through a new printer loaner program.
Come experience the magic of Relay
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By Mike Darrah
Oh my oh my. Just days to go, do you still have questions? No worries, come to the Relay for Life May 15 rally (6:30-7:30 pm) at Little Church on the Prairie (6310 Motor Avenue SW, Lakewood WA 98499) and we will answer them all. Here is what's on the agenda: Get your "Everything you need to Know" packets. Read More→
Lakewood City Council meeting agenda, May 14
Posted by | CommentsThe Lakewood City Council will meet on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7:00 P.M. in the City of Lakewood's City Council Chambers at 6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Following is the Study Session agenda:
Lakewood City Manager report to council, May 11
Posted by | CommentsBy Andrew Neiditz, Lakewood City Manager
- Business Outreach in Lakewood: Staff continues to ramp up efforts to reach out to local businesses. This week’s visits included a local grocer, two additional retailers, and two communications companies. This year we’ve visited with 51 existing businesses so far, several startup companies, and have provided resources for business support and expansion. One can contact our economic development department to find out more about how the city of Lakewood can help businesses succeed. Read More→
Wong aims to unseat Carrell
Posted by | CommentsYoshie Wong, a Steilacoom school board member and long-time community activist, announced she is challenging Sen. Mike Carrell to represent the 28th District in the Washington Legislature.
Wong, a small business owner and 13-year resident of Steilacoom, told supporters she was slow to decide to take on Carrell, but after hearing people complain and reviewing his work in the Senate she decided to respond to the urgings to run. It was sobering to evaluate the Carrell legacy, she said.
Letter Carriers Fight Hunger in Annual Food Drive
Posted by | CommentsLAKEWOOD — On Saturday, May 12, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its annual food drive, which helps stock the shelves of food banks in Pierce County and throughout the country. This national event is a great opportunity for residents and businesses to join together to see that no person goes hungry in our community.
Community relations office awarded by state association
Posted by | CommentsBy Jayme Taylor, Communications Manager
Staff in Clover Park School District’s community relations and publications offices received five Publication and Electronic Media Awards from the Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA). The awards were for the following publications: Read More→
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First AH-64 Apache helicopters arrive at JBLM
Posted by | CommentsJOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 16th Combat Aviation Brigade will welcome the arrival of 10 AH-64 Apache and five UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters Friday afternoon, May 11 as 1st Battalion, 229th Aviation Regiment begins its relocation from Fort Hood to Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
After a three-day journey from Fort Hood, a distance of more than 2,200 miles, the AH-64 aircraft will touch down here marking the first time in base history that Apache helicopters will be stationed at JBLM. Approximately 500 personnel, 13 more Apache and five more Blackhawk helicopters will arrive in the coming months. The transition is scheduled for completion by mid-August.
Letter: Why Obama is Wrong
Posted by | CommentsBy David Anderson, Tillicum
Comedian Groucho Marx quipped, "Those are my principles. If you don’t like them, I have others."
