High-speed trains will now pass through Lakewood regularly – be safe by respecting signals at crossings and staying clear of tracks. Residents are invited to ask questions and express concerns about the purchase of Tacoma’s Comfort Inn for use as a homeless shelter on Monday, Nov. 22. Lakewood’s Holiday Light Parade is approaching on Dec. 11, and registration is now …
When military families move to JBLM, they need affordable housing and good neighborhoods. They need child care. Military spouses need job opportunities. It’s never easy to start someplace new. The South Sound Military & Communities Partnership (SSMCP) helps address many of these needs. SSSMCP is a coalition of municipal, tribal, military, and other organizations focused on mutual improvement. SSMCP collaborates …
Amtrak high-speed passenger train service resumed along the Point Defiance Bypass on Thursday, Nov. 18. Several trains will now pass through Lakewood daily. These trains do not stop at Lakewood stations. These passenger trains travel at speeds up to 80 miles per hour – much faster than typical freight traffic. Because train traffic and train speed will both increase, safety …
Passenger train service will resume along the Point Defiance Bypass route on Nov. 18. That means that high-speed train traffic will pass through Lakewood. These trains move at speeds up to 80 miles per hour, so safety at crossings is vitally important. Stop for signals. Keep tracks clear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns “Stop – Trains Can’t.” …
The Parkland Post #2 is the second-oldest post in Washington, says Keith Foley. Keith is the post’s adjutant, and has participated in the activities of the post for 24 years. Generations of veterans visit the post, representing WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Afghanistan, and the Iraq War. 9 WWII vets remain members, …
The following release was prepared by Amtrak. CASCADES SERVICE TO RESUME ON THE POINT DEFIANCE BYPASS Reopening follows collaboration with Amtrak, WSDOT, and Sound Transit to improve safety of railroad operations SEATTLE, Wash. – After intensive system testing, crew qualifications, and safety certification in partnership with Sound Transit and the Washington State Department of Transportation, Amtrak Cascades service will resume …
Lakewood’s Tacoma Trophy didn’t start from first place. In 2006, owner DJ Brown had recently retired from the U.S. Navy. After working their way up the military chain of command, DJ and his wife Judi knew they wanted to work for themselves as civilians. From their bedroom in Everett, the couple began to make and sell printed items and hand-turned wooden pens. …
Lakewood residents may bring trash and recyclables for free disposal at the Community Cleanup this weekend. A Tacoma hotel will convert to a homeless shelter soon – residents are invited to a Q&A session on Nov. 22. A business forum will discuss important updates next Wednesday, Nov. 10. City Council recognized November as Veterans Appreciation Month. Work on Steilacoom Blvd. …
On Monday, Nov. 1, the Lakewood City Council signed a proclamation to commemorate November as Veterans Appreciation Month. WHEREAS, members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine have answered a high calling to serve and have helped protect and secure the United State of America at every turn; and WHEREAS, the United States of America’s …
The Comfort Inn at 86th & Hosmer in Tacoma was recently purchased for emergency shelter. Lakewood, Wash. – The Comfort Inn near 84th and Hosmer in Tacoma will be converted to an emergency homeless shelter. Residents are invited to a Q&A session on Monday, Nov. 22 to discuss plans for the shelter and ask questions. Comfort Inn Homeless Shelter Zoom …
The City of Lakewood’s Long-Range Planning Manager is Tiffany Speir. Among her many duties, she marshalls the City’s strategy to end street homelessness. The City is working on a number of tactics to fight homelessness, and the expansion of shelter space to meet increasing demand is a top priority. The Comfort Inn at 86th & Hosmer in Tacoma was recently …
The Comfort Inn at 86th and Hosmer was purchased for emergency shelter space. Steilacoom Blvd will close for three months on Monday as crews repair a sewer main. Nyanza reopened today and Gravelly Lake will close again on Monday as work continues. A bridge over Chambers Creek was installed, connecting Kobayashi Park to trails on the Lakewood side. A Community …
Release prepared by the Low-Income Housing Institute Tacoma, Wash – The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) purchased the 94-room Comfort Inn located at 8620 South Hosmer St. in Tacoma on October 29. The purchase was made with capital investment contributions from Pierce County, City of Tacoma, and City of Lakewood for $8.8 million. The City of Lakewood contributed $1.0 million …
Business leaders are invited to discuss assistance, regulatory changes, market trends, hiring practices, and other timely topics at a Business Resources Forum on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The event is hosted by Pierce County, Economic Development Board Tacoma Pierce County, and the City of Lakewood. Guests will include Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, and Lakewood Mayor Don Anderson. …
Pierce County crews have installed a new bridge connecting Lakewood and University Place by trail. The bridge spans Chambers Creek and connects a trailhead on the Lakewood side to Kobayashi Park on the University Place side. The bridge is only part of a larger project to improve the Chambers Creek Canyon area. Earlier this summer, a 1.0 mile stretch of …
A powerful weather event is causing winds, rain, hail, and high tides throughout the Pacific Northwest. Lakewood has not been severely affected, but the area is experiencing some gusty winds, rain, and light hail. If Lakewood signs or traffic signals are damaged, report the damage to our 24/7 operations hotline: (253) 267-1628. Status Update 1 (Oct. 25, 2021 1:00 p.m.) …
Bring your trash and junk to the fall Community Cleanup on Nov. 6 & 7 – a 5-minute unloading limit will move the line faster. Lakewood will join the purchase of the Comfort Inn on Hosmer to expand emergency shelter space. Steilacoom Blvd. will close for three months beginning Nov. 1 as Pierce County repairs a sewer main. Gravelly Lake …
Gravelly Lake Drive will reopen and Nyanza will close on Friday. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Work on Lakewood’s JBLM North Access project is progressing: Gravelly Lake Drive will reopen on Friday. The section between Nyanza Road and Veterans Drive has been closed since spring. Once Gravelly Lake Drive reopens, Nyanza Road will close. Crews will connect Nyanza Road to the roundabout. …