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Tacoma Teen Recounts Mass Shooting at Lakewood Park

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Tacoma Teen Recounts Mass Shooting at Lakewood Park

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Jaden Larson, 19, is recovering from gunshot wounds after a fight escalated at Harry Todd Park. Six other people were also injured in the shooting.See the Story

The Lakewood City Council June 16 Meeting Agenda

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The Lakewood City Council June 16 Meeting Agenda

The Lakewood City Council’s next Regular Meeting will take place on June 16 (6 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.Read Article

Gifts for Grads – The Suburban Times

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Gifts for Grads – The Suburban Times

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Lakewood City Council selects top choice for City Manager – The Suburban Times

After a lengthy, in-depth process that included a national search, two days of meeting with community stakeholders, Lakewood employees, a public open house and formal interviews, the Lakewood City Council selected Doug Russell as its top choice to lead the city of Lakewood. “The decision was made very difficult by the strength of the final candidates, all of whom had significant qualifications and strengths,” Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen said. Ou…Lakewood, Washington · Lakewood Read Article

Author Russell Holter to Present “The Fateful Fourth” at Lakewood History Museum

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Lakewood, where’s its names, not numbers, and history recovers

The Lakewood History Museum is a great place to learn about the recorded history of our area. The museum organizers just made it a little better by adding a hand-painted mural with several vignettes about our history. I had a chance to take a look when the Lakewood Chamber held a ribbon-cutting there last weekend. And one vignette made me almost want to cry – in a good way. There are things you expect to see, such as Native people navigating wa…Lakewood, Washington · Lakewood Read Article

H-Barn Project Report to Investors The H-Barn Project

Submitted by Dave Betz, Campaign Chair, Partners for Parks, Board of Directors. As Campaign Chair for the H-barn Project, this Report to Investors (click here to download) comes to you on behalf of the Partners for Parks board of directors, and with deepest gratitude to all of our partners. The H-barn Project is a public-private partnership with the City of Lakewood. To date, we have received more than $2.7 million in private sector commitments,…Lakewood, Washington · Lakewood Read Article

The Lakewood City Council June 11 Special Meeting Agenda

The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting to consider qualifications of finalists for City Manager on June 11 (8:15 am). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.Lakewood, Washington · Lakewood Read Article

Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on June 9 – The Suburban Times

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Lakewood City Council appoints interim City Manager

The Lakewood City Council appointed Deputy City Manager Tho Kraus as the interim city manager for the City of Lakewood. Kraus fills the vacancy left by City Manager John J. Caulfield, whose last day with the city is June 5, 2025. Kraus’ interim role begins June 6, 2025. She will serve in the interim capacity while the Lakewood City Council recruits a new City Manager to lead the city. In addition to serving as Deputy City Manager, Kraus also hea…Lakewood, Washington · Lakewood Read Article

Correction: Upcoming Lakewood Chamber Event days corrected

A June 4 story by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce had some incorrect days associated with the dates of some upcoming events. The following days are correct. Saturday, June 7 at 1:00 p.m.Mural Unveiling & Blue Ribbon CuttingLakewood History Museum – 6114 Motor Ave SWJoin us for the debut of a striking new mural that captures the heart and heritage of Lakewood—history never looked so colorful! Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m.Grand Opening & Blue Rib…Lakewood, Washington · Lakewood Read Article

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