Community News
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Lakewood changes name to Apartmentwood to express vision for year 30
The community formerly known as Lakewood entered a new era in its 30th year when a new name took effect on April 1, reflecting the city’s vision and accomplishments: Apartmentwood. “This new name captures our commitment to apartments and not much else,” said then-Mayor Armistice G. Ivarsclams, who was mayor of what was then Lakewood
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Average person fails to notice as his anonymous Facebook post overturns city government
At press time, the City of Apartmentwood is reorganizing following the mass resignations of several leaders of the community and every city employee. The citizen who changed the trajectory of governance with a two-sentence Facebook comment said he had not noticed. “Oh wild. I would love to know what happened, but mom says pizza is
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A note about production of our April 1 edition
Let’s talk about AI art. In February, we asked anyone interested in writing for or illustrating the April 1 edition to let us know. I didn’t hear from any artists, and so I did use AI art for what I wrote. Frankly, I’m glad I did. I think some of the art in this issue
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Seattle-based radio program/podcast features Leschi Honor Walk in Lakewood
Last week, I shared some details with you about the Leschi Honor Walk, a tradition established four years ago by the Nisqually Tribe and the City of Lakewood. This past weekend, I had the chance to dive a bit deeper into why this event matters during an interview with Feliks Banel on his radio program/podcast,
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Lakewood commemorates Leschi through annual Honor Walk
The snowflakes may as well have been tears for events past during the annual Leschi Honor Walk in Lakewood on Thursday. While it was frigid in Fort Steilacoom Park, dozens of members of the community showed to honor past, present and future. ” I’m glad to see everybody make it out here in this cold weather,”
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Would you like obituary listings in The Cascadian? Here’s how
Greetings from your lead editor! I know I’ve been quiet – nose to the grindstone and all that. Please know I love all the stories you are sending us. And I love the comments that very often bring interchange and not just conflict. I haven’t asked for volunteers lately because I’ve still been trying to
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Lakewood Weekly Bulletin: Oct. 31, 2025
[ad_1] Tree planting ceremony with Sister City Gimhae, Republic of Korea Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen, Deputy Mayor Mary Moss, city councilmembers, and Gimhae city leadership, planted a dogwood tree in front of City Hall to symbolize the strength and enduring friendship between Lakewood and Gimhae. The Sister City relationship began in 2022. Take our Parks