Edwin Imbuga, senior at Lakes High School, is proud of his Kenyan heritage and culture. When he is not in the classroom or taking after-school classes to enhance his academic performance, you can find Edwin sharing a kind word with a camera in hand. He is passionate about videography and photography, encouraging his friends and […]
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Rotary Club of Lakewood Donates to StoveTeam International
Submitted by Rotary Club of Lakewood. The Rotary Club of Lakewood recently voted to approve a $2,000 grant to the Stove Team International. StoveTeam is a nonprofit organization that facilitates placement of low smoke, fuel efficient and safe cookstoves in collaboration with local communities to support families and protect the environment in Guatemala. According to […]
Lakewold Gardens Volunteer Opportunity
Lakewold Gardens announcement. We will be pulling English Ivy and Himalayan blackberry on the beach hillside. Once that is done, we will be bringing 3’-4’ logs down from the service area to stake into place on the hillside to prevent soil erosion. This is done to create a safe pathway and maintain the slope of […]
JBLM-North Access Improvement Update
City of Lakewood announcement. DETOUR UPDATE: The Gravelly/Veterans intersection will be reopened Friday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. A small section of the roundabout will remain closed. This is due to an existing power pole that was not able to be relocated prior to opening. The pole will be removed in the next few weeks. […]
Letter: Street Racers: Putting Us All In Danger
Submitted by Shawna Marie Pederson. Something very frightening is happening all around us. Something very dangerous is utilizing our Police resources while other crimes await a response. Something very illegal and reckless is infiltrating our neighborhoods, our streets, and our cities. I am talking about street racing. Last night, Saturday, February 5 into early this […]
Crumbl Cookies opens in Lakewood, Lake City Pub reopens
City of Lakewood social media post. Crumbl Cookies opened their newest location in Lakewood and the Lake City Pub has reopened.
JoEthel Smith Reflects on a History of Black Leadership in Lakewood
City of Lakewood announcement. JoEthel Smith is a familiar figure in Lakewood. She lived in Lakewood for more than 50 years, she was a prolific organizer in her time. Over the years, she worked with local leaders to host multicultural events and community gatherings, and to mentor aspiring Black leaders. Now 86, Smith lives just […]
Local residents named to Gonzaga’s President’s and Dean’s Lists
The following local residents have earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2021. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. DuPont Amanda Anderson Fircrest Hayden Saalfeld John Schott Lakewood Clayton Thatcher William Wagner Tacoma Avier Doss University Place, Sage Saplan The following local residents have earned […]
CPSD Promising Future: Cameron Shaffer-Lick
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Open Doors senior Cameron Shaffer-Lick. He joined the Open Doors program in the winter quarter of his junior year after learning the program provided one-on-one learning and a more flexible schedule. “It’s easier for me when my teachers don’t have to […]