Submitted by Tacoma (WA) Chapter of the Links Incorporated. This community event is designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle for people from all cultures,ethnicities, and communities. Doors will open at the STAR Center at 10:00 AM on March 15. It is located at 3873 South 66th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409. The Expo is from 10:00 […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Donation Dropoff is this Saturday March 15
Submitted by Robert Estrada. In preparation for the May 2 and 3, 2025 book sales, donation drop-off dates are the Saturdays of March 15, and April 12. Please bring your donations to the back parking lot of St, Mary’s Episcopal Church, 10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Lakewood, from 11 am to 1 pm. In addition […]
In the Book Nook with … Sarah Ickes
Author Sarah Ickes was born and raised in the Keystone State, Pennsylvania. The social media and website manager also owns a small business, https://www.sarahickesart.com/, and designs her own book covers. Sarah started writing in elementary school, where a few of her works were published in national collections. Her first novel, The Serpent’s Star, came out […]
Oakbrook Elementary School: A Severe Case of “Yo-Yo” Academics. Why is that?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Lakewood CARES is providing an academic-based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD community relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or monthly “Inside Schools”. The CPSD “beaming with pride” article covering Oakbrook […]
Sequalitchew Creek Trail closed due to maintenance
The Public Works crew will be working on the Sequalitchew Trail Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (3/12-3/14/2025) during business hours. For your safety, and the safety of the crew, please stay off the trail when the closed sign is posted.
H-Barn Restoration Gains Momentum as Amazon & Hokold Foundation Donations Secures Latest Quarter Million in Funding
Lakewood, WA – Partners for Parks is excited to share major updates on the H-Barn renovation project, a historic preservation effort that will be a landmark achievement for the City of Lakewood and its residents. Two significant funding commitments have recently been secured: Partners for Parks extends its deepest gratitude to both Amazon and the […]
Warriors standout signs with University of Puget Sound
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. Chief Leschi Warriors senior Joey Earl will continue his football and track career a mere nine miles down the road from the Puyallup Reservation. A signing day ceremony commenced in the Chief Leschi Schools auditorium on Feb. 27, where Earl signed his paperwork to continue his athletic career at […]
Senate passes Nobles bill to expand pregnancy-related workplace accommodations
A bill to expand workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum workers passed the Senate Monday. Senate Bill 5217, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), expands pregnancy and postpartum workplace accommodations to all employers, regardless of size. It guarantees paid lactation breaks, including travel time if no suitable space is available, and prohibits employers from requiring […]
A Big Move for Our Nurse Sharks
Exciting changes are happening to our aquariums as we move our four nurse sharks from the Outer Reef habitat in the Tropical Reef Aquarium to their new home, the Baja Bay habitat in the Pacific Seas Aquarium. This move is part of our ongoing efforts to provide the best care for our animals while also creating an engaging and educational […]