Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) January 24 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here. … [Read more...]
Public Schools – Our Best Invention
Submitted by Bob Warfield, Lakewood. Of all the inventions of modern America, none surpasses public education. "K-12" education is compulsory. About 85% is public, the balance, private, home or some combination. The US spends more on basic education than any other nation. Last year, among 78 nations (OECD, PISA research), US kids ranked 13, 18, and 37 respectively in Reading, Science, and … [Read more...]
Berkeley Street and Washington Avenue intersection closure continues
LAKEWOOD – The closure of the Washington Avenue and Berkeley Street intersection enters its second week as contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation build the approaches leading to the new Berkeley Street overpass. If the weather cooperates, the intersection is scheduled to reopen Monday, Feb. 3. … [Read more...]
Lakewood Playhouse adds two shows to Heathers run
The Lakewood Playhouse has added two shows to the run of HEATHERS: THE MUSICAL. Due to overwhelming demand and the SOLD OUT first two weekends of our Show, we are adding TWO THURSDAY PERFORMANCES to the third and fourth weekend of our South Sound Premier of the modern musical based on the Hit 80s Dark Comedy that starred Winona Ryder and Christian Slater. … [Read more...]
CPSD Board cancels Jan. 27 regular meeting/workshop
The Jan. 27 regular meeting/workshop of the Clover Park School District Board of Directors is canceled. The next regular meeting of the board will be held Monday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. in Room 4 of the Student Services Center, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW in Lakewood. For more information, contact the superintendent’s office, 253-583-5190. … [Read more...]
Learn about potential investments in the Sounder South line
Sounder has provided reliable, traffic-free service for Puget Sound residents for nearly 20 years. As highway congestion has more than doubled across the region, commuters are looking for other transportation options. That’s why Sounder South ridership has grown nearly 30% since 2014. During the peak commute, each train carries an average of 875 passengers. … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting for Bishops Cut & Color, Jan. 27
The City of University Place will host a Ribbon Cutting at Bishops Cut and Color on Monday, January 27, 2020 from 4-5 pm. … [Read more...]
Water Fluoridation Celebrates 75 Years
Submitted by Arcora Foundation. Saturday, Jan. 25 marks the 75th anniversary of community water fluoridation in the United States. … [Read more...]
The Lakewood City Council January 27 meeting agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, January 27 (immediately after a Special Meeting at 7 p.m.) in the City of Lakewood’s Council Chambers (6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499). Access the agenda on the City’s website. … [Read more...]
Predicting Harmful Algal Blooms Using Molecular Detection
Submitted by the University of Washington Tacoma. TACOMA, WASH. — Alexandrium catenella is a toxic species of microscopic, single-celled marine algae that produces saxitoxins, a group of potent neurotoxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning along the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines of the U.S. and Canada. Paralytic shellfish poisoning, or PSP, is a potentially fatal illness … [Read more...]