At the end of a Lakewood neighborhood street a small, winding path trails through brambly blackberry brush to a patch of shallow rocky shoreline on Lake Steilacoom. The small spot, marked by a twisted ...

A firestorm has been raging about whether the city of Lakewood should allow two neighbors to buy a public access point on Lake Steilacoom. Last week, the City Council rejected the neighbors’ petition ...

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Trying to decide on either a beach or lake vacation? Both offer distinct advantages over one another depending upon the type of vacation you are seeking. Here are some tips to help you decide. The ...