Submitted by Stephanie James. Saudia James-Heard, a Curtis High School graduate, placed 7th in the Triple Jump at the Big 12 Conference, NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships in Lubbock, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 25. With a jump of 12.79m (41′ 11.5″) Saudia earned the Kansas Jayhawk jumper 7th place, a podium spot, […]
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Clover Park School District and City of Lakewood Partner on Youth Wellness
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District (CPSD) and the city of Lakewood have partnered to fund programs that support wellness for CPSD students. The partnership includes matching federal dollars from both the district and city and focuses on peer-to-peer mental health activities for students, staff training on mental health and small group […]
Tillicum Woodbrook Neighborhood Association to meet March 6
Monday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. we will meet again at the Tillicum Community Center, 14916 Washington Ave. SW and the featured presentation will be that of the Claudia Thomas Legacy House, a Habitat for Humanity project here in Tillicum. Police, schools, and library will also provide updates of community goings-on. Coming to our April […]
Lakewood City Council to interview candidates for Position 6 Vacancy
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council will host two special meetings Feb. 28 and March 1 to interview candidates for the City Council Position 6 vacancy. Attend in person at Lakewood City Hall, join via Zoom, or watch live on the city’s YouTube channel. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. and be […]
Mistrial declared in Darcus Allen trial
From The News Tribune: A Pierce County judge declared a second mistrial in the case of the alleged accomplice in the 2009 assassinations of four Lakewood police officers and scheduled another trial for this spring. Attorneys on both sides expressed disappointment that the jury wasn’t able to deliver closure in the tragic saga. Read more […]
CPSD Promising Future: Joshua Gyimah
A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Lochburn Middle School eighth grader Joshua Gyimah. This year, Joshua is taking honors English language arts (ELA) and geometry, which are advanced classes designed to prepare students for high school level courses. “I also took honors ELA […]
In the Book Nook with … Justin Teerlinck
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Author Justin Teerlinck is at home in Gig Harbor, Washington. The trained and experienced forensic occupational therapist works currently as a freelance writer and community mental health occupational therapist. He has been writing since he was 16 years old and began by keeping a diary every day for 15 years, along with […]
Lakewood City Manager February 24 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) February 24 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 27 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Feb. 27 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.