Week 5 of the Lakewood MLK Committee’s Hidden Heroes campaign highlights national hero Kathleen Okikiolu and local hero Lakewood native and award-winning Blues musician Robert Cray. Kathleen Adebola Okikiolu Kathleen “Kate” Adebola Okikiolu was born in England in 1965 to a math-focused family. Her father, George Olatokunbo Okikiolu, was a renowned Nigerian mathematician who is believed to have written more mathematical …
Feb. 14, 2020 Lakewood City Hall, the Lakewood police department, Lakewood Senior Activity Center and Lakewood Municipal Court will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 in observation of the President’s Day holiday. Regular services will resume Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Week 4 of the Lakewood MLK Committee’s Hidden Heroes campaign highlights national hero Dorie Miller and local hero Lakewood City Councilwoman and president and CEO of the Lakewood Multicultural Coalition Mary Moss. Doris “Dorie” Miller A native of Waco, Tex., Dorie Miller worked on his family’s farm and played high school football before he joined the U.S. Navy. He was …
Feb. 4, 2020 The city of Lakewood extends its thanks to the community for joining together to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to kick off February as Black History Month on Feb. 1 at the city’s 17th annual MLK Celebration. The morning kicked off with remarks by Deputy Mayor Jason Whalen who welcomed the crowd, followed by U.S. …
Jan. 27, 2020 Lakewood Municipal Court will operate on reduced hours Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The court counter will only be open from 1 to 4 p.m. The court phones will be operational from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., but close after 12 p.m. Criminal defendants may contact their attorneys if they cannot wait until the counter and/or phones are …
Jan. 27, 2020 Week 2 of the Lakewood MLK Committee’s Hidden Heroes campaign highlights national hero Lewis Howard Latimer and local hero Dr. Claudia Thomas. Lewis Howard Latimer Lewis Latimer was born in Massachusetts, the son of escaped slaves from Virginia. He enlisted in the Navy at age 15 and fought in the Civil War on the side of the …
From its staffing to its project costs, DRK Development runs a lean operation. It’s a business model the company has followed for nearly three decades, and one that gives it a leg up on its competition. “We run real lean and mean,” said Vice President Spencer Kelley. “It’s really cost effective. I can typically do these jobs for a lot …
Jan. 20, 2019 The city of Lakewood MLK Committee is kicking off its Hidden Heroes campaign by highlighting and honoring Civil Rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and longtime advocate, educator and co-founder of the Lakewood Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration event, JoEthel Smith. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Historians and scholars have said in 13 years of his …
Jan. 17, 2020 At its first meeting of the New Year three council members were sworn into office, including newly elected Councilwoman Linda Farmer. Joining Farmer at the front of the chambers to be sworn in by Pierce County Superior Court Judge Frank E. Cuthbertson were incumbents Mayor Don Anderson and Councilman Paul Bocchi. The council also voted on the …
Jan. 17, 2020 Lakewood City Hall, the Lakewood police station, Lakewood Municipal Court and all city services will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observation of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service holiday. Regular operations resume Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
Jan. 17, 2019 The city of Lakewood’s MLK Committee is excited to honor national and local pioneers in the African American community through its Hidden Heroes campaign. Each week an email will be sent highlighting one local and one national hero. This will also be shared to the city’s website and its social media platforms, as well as those of …
Jan. 14, 2020 We continue to follow the weather reports coming out of the National Weather Service and have crews ready to respond overnight with plows should we see any snowfall with the next system coming through. Even without snow we will run trucks with de-icer to apply to the roads to help combat any areas that could get icy …
Jan. 11, 2020 The National Weather Service forecast is gaining confidence that the Pierce County region could see some light snowfall or ice as the weekend draws to a close. In response, beginning Sunday night the city’s Operations & Maintenance crews will begin 12 hour shifts so that we have around the clock responses ready. If we see rain Sunday …
Jan. 11, 2020 Due to the potential for snow in the coming week, the state Department of Transportation’s contractor working on the Interstate 5 corridor widening project has delayed a series of road closures until Jan. 20, 2020. Road impacts Intersection of Washington Avenue/Berkeley Street As early asMonday, Jan. 20, the intersection of Washington Avenue and Berkeley Street will close …
Jan. 9, 2020 The first lowland snowfall to hit Lakewood in the new year arrived Thursday with large flakes and (luckily) bare and wet roads. As we head into the weekend with temperatures predicted to drop below freezing and the potential for more lowland snow to arrive, Lakewood’s maintenance and operation crews are ready to respond. The city’s crews were …
Jan. 8, 2020 The state Department of Transportation is close to finishing its new Berkeley Street overpass over Interstate 5 that connects Lakewood’s Tillicum neighborhood with the freeway and Joint Base Lewis-McChord. But before the overpass is ready for everyday use, a series of closures is planned to connect the local roads to the ramps and overpass. These closures are …
Jan. 8, 2020 The latest edition of the city’s Lakewood Connections Magazine is here! Magazines should be in resident mailboxes this week, so make sure to check your mail. In this most recent edition you’ll find a listing of all our 2020 city sponsored events, including dates and times. Hang on to this so you don’t miss out on any …
Jan. 3, 2020 The city of Lakewood’s 17th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration will be held Feb. 1 this year in an effort to include recognition of February as Black History Month. New this year the city is working with community partners like the Pierce County Library System, Clover Park School District, Pierce College, Lakewood YMCA, Lakewood Multicultural Coalition …