Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. The Lakewood Elks #2388 presents DANNY VERNON in a tribute to Elvis Presley “The Music of Blue Hawaii”. See this fantastic show in the beautiful Lakewood Elks Ballroom, guaranteed to impress! Event is July 14th. Doors Open 6:00 pm, Show 7:00-10:00 pm. $30 includes one complimentary “Blue Hawaii” […]
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Across the Fence: Wurst and Bratwurst
It’s grilling season. Okay, it doesn’t really stop or start ever in the mild climate of the Pacific Northwest. But let’s say, summer lends itself to creating meals on the BBQ. And one of the most popular items to grill – maybe because you can hardly ruin them – are brats. No, not annoying, unruly […]
CPSD Superintendent Banner ReceivesWASA Most Effective Administrator Award
Clover Park School District (CPSD) Superintendent Ron Banner received the PEMCO Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award from the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) at the organization’s annual conference on June 26. Banner was honored for his leadership in developing systems to support students’ academic and social emotional growth and for championing equity […]
Letter: Lakewood Water District Punishes Landlords
Submitted by David Se. Thank you, Lakewood Water District, for publishing the “No Tenant Sign Up Proposal” article.Although I have already removed two houses from the rental market because how all you believe consumers shouldn’t be responsible for what they use, and all landlords are rich and deserve to be soaked. If I ever decide […]
Lakewood Elks #2388 Summerfest Car & Motorcycle Show
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. COMING UP JULY 29th!Saturday, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm The Lakewood Elks SUMMERFEST Car & Motorcycle Show! Enjoy a BEER & WINE Garden! 50’s & 60’s MUSIC all day (live band & DJ), Dancing, Raffles & Car Show Trophies! Food & drink for purchase. The PUBLIC is invited […]
City of Lakewood fireworks regulations
The Fourth of July holiday is one week away. Lakewood residents are reminded that legal fireworks can only be discharged in city limits on July 4 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. It is illegal to discharge fireworks on any school grounds or park within the city, or on any city property or public rights-of-way. Residents who […]
Local students earn distinction at Wichita State University
Lakewood’s Emmalee A Buck is one of 3,273 students to earn a place on Wichita State University’s dean’s honor roll for spring 2023. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 […]
Letter: Still David’s Bride
Chance. Coincidence. Serendipity. Imagine that. Who would have thought? Got a just-so-happened story? If you do, chances are, there is involved a dire circumstance – or two, or three; a consequent anguish of soul of some duration; a twist, or two, in the unfolding plot. What is a love story without tragedy? Sometimes we see […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Hosts Youth Academy Graduation
Over the weekend, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) hosted its annual Youth Academy program. Local high school students who live or attend school in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom learned about careers in the fire service through this two-day, hands-on program. WPFR’s Youth Academy empowers teens to build life skills and relationships, while introducing […]