The City of Lakewood is accepting applications from youth interested in participating in the Youth Council for the 2024-2025 school year. To apply, visit: Youth Council – City of Lakewood. Applications will be accepted until Friday, June 14, 2024. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a designated City Councilmember, convey to the City Council issues having city‑wide impact […]
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Wall Raising for Frank
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Upon the passing of Frank Lewis—the organization’s first construction manager—a group of Habitat’s faithful decided to do something big to honor his legacy. Inspired by an anonymous donor, the group set out to sponsor a home in Frank’s name. But it wouldn’t be just any Habitat home. For Frank, it is the organization’s first-ever […]
Lakes High School Skills USA Club and Kiwanis of Clover Park Honor Oakbrook Elementary School Staff with “Four Heroes” Certificate
Submitted by Baron Coleman. The Lakes High School Skills USA Club and the Kiwanis of Clover Park recently hosted a special donut breakfast to honor the dedicated staff of Oakbrook Elementary School. During the event, the staff members were presented with the prestigious “Four Heroes” certificate in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the 15th […]
Deputies arrest robbery suspect who stole laundry detergent
On May 22nd at 3:20 pm, our deputy responded to the QFC at 111th/Pacific Ave for an armed robbery. The deputy spoke to loss prevention and the employees who stated a man in a red hoodie stole several yellow jugs of detergent and when an employee approached him, he grabbed a knife in a sheath […]
Meet the Sharks
The Tropical Reef Aquarium will reopen on June 14 after extensive restoration and repair of critical animal-care structures, habitats, and life support systems. When guests walk back through the aquarium doors, they may not immediately notice those behind-the-scenes updates, but they will see new shark species, vibrant fish, and exciting new animals in a refreshed space. Meet […]
Strickland Restores Full Housing Allowance in Annual Defense Bill
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the bipartisan, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 8070, the FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Under Strickland’s leadership and advocacy, the bill includes the full […]
Pierce County Community Navigator Program
In partnership with seven community organizations, the Navigator program is designed to reach underserved small business owners in Pierce County. Meet 1:1 with a Community Navigator and discuss your business needs and learn about tailored resources available, including support for rural businesses. The program is funded by $2.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding. […]
Conductors Lorissa Mason, Anne Lyman Perform at Carnegie Hall with Steilacoom High School Chamber Choir & Tacoma Community College Chamber Choir
On Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in the Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall, MidAmerica Productions, Inc. proudly presents a program featuring Baroque master choral works. Conductors Lorissa Mason and Anne Lyman will lead performances of Magnificat by Vivaldi and Bach, respectively, with the New England Symphonic Ensemble. The event will include the Steilacoom High […]
Subscriptions now open for Lakewood Playhouse 2024/2025 season tickets
The five plays in our 86th season all center the theme of building community in stories of belonging, understanding, acceptance and hope, and we cannot wait to share them with you. Subscription forms can be returned by post with payments by check. Alternatively you can subscribe and pay by debit or credit card by calling […]