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Glen Spieth stands next to his T-33 in his backyard.

Mystery of the Backyard Airplane Solved

James Ashenberner, Staff Reporter/Photographer May 8, 2026

  On Steilacoom Boulevard, right next to the local 7-Eleven, there is an unsuspecting house that holds some unusual relics in its backyard. From the parking lot of the gas station, a plane...

Jada Robinson and Pablo Espinoza

Steilacoom Walks Out

Nora Ambrose, Copy Editor February 27, 2026

“We are the future of the United States. The choices made today shape the lives we will inherit tomorrow,” reads an Instagram Stories post that began circulating in the days before February 4th....

" John Martin's Christmas Pageant" by State Government Photographer is marked with CC0 1.0.

Macys Day Parade Started at Gimbels

Haylie Ragland, Staff Reporter November 19, 2025

Contrary to popular belief, the Thanksgiving parade did not begin with Macy’s; it was originally the Philadelphia Gimbel Brothers Department Store, which first made a Thanksgiving procession in 1920...

"The Pit" in March 2024. CTE teacher, Lindsay Webster's, advanced photography students often used "The "Pit" as a backdrop for photography.

“The Pit” gets Demolished

Caleb Robbins, Staff Reporter October 1, 2024

“It’s super sad, it was one of the coolest pieces of leftover construction. The graffiti was amazing and added so much character to the school but now it’s gone,” said senior Manny Pastor. The...

Homecoming 2023's "Jungle Dreams" theme welcomed guests with balloon palm trees, shimmery crepe paper waterfalls and twinkle lights. This year, guests can expect deep blues, some purple, maroon, with plenty of glitter and stars that will give off a vibe of nostalgic nightlife for the theme, "Meet me at Midnight."

Meet me at Homecoming: HOCO 2024

Nora Ambrose, Copy Editor September 30, 2024

 “We are doing things a little bit differently this year,” said new ASB adviser Sydney Balogh,  “and that will mean we’re not doing the traditional homecoming floats that were driven around the...

New Student Store coming Fall 2024

Changes Coming to SHS

Arianna Armiger, News Editor May 29, 2024

Murals Principal Jake Tyrrell explains the inspiration behind the addition of student-painted murals, stating “there are lots of white walls, but so many student ideas.” This idea started with filling...

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Susan Anderson, Rotary’s Student of the Year

Noelle Reger, Editor-in-Chief May 9, 2024

Senior Susan Anderson was recognized as Student of the Year by the Rotary Club of Lakewood, alongside several other students from Lakes High School, Clover Park High School and Harrison Preparatory School....

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In-N-Out Is Coming to Washington State

Lillian Sotoamaya, Staff Reporter May 9, 2024

In-N-Out, the iconic California-based fast-food chain, is set to open its first location in Washington state in 2025. The new restaurant will be located in Ridgefield and will feature a drive-thru and...

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