Submitted by Rikki McGee. Changes in seasons also bring changes to water systems, particularly in urban areas. The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council offers many resources for individuals and organizations regarding our watershed health and effective practices. This month, our blog, highlights a September 18 presentation by Cynthia Haverkamp, Health Justice Coordinator, Tacoma Pierce County Health […]
The First Day of School in a New Town – The Quandary
Gerry was new at school and so had made no friends yet. It was a small school, a good twenty miles from the center of town. It was the last class of the day when fellow student Pamela spoke up to remind everyone to come over after school for some punch, cake and games to […]
Four Heroes Elementary: An Academic Struggle to Survive?
Submitted by Lakewood CARES John Arbeeny. Lakewood CARES will be providing an academically based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“ articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD public relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or “Inside Schools”. This week’s CPSD “beaming […]
RFP for Generative AI Research Tool
The City of Lakewood, WA serves a population of 63,000 people with an average permit volume close to 2,000 permits annually. The City seeks to develop a generative artificial intelligence (AI) application to assist staff in researching applicable federal, state and local municipal laws, codes, rules and design manuals as part of the project permit […]
Welcome Alta University Place to the Community
The City of University Place will host a ribbon cutting at Alta University Place (2211 68th Ave Ct W) on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 11 am-12 pm.
Road closures planned for Ardmore, Whitman and 93rd
The road project that added sidewalks, streetlights, curbs, gutter and other improvements to Ardmore Drive, Whitman Avenue and 93rd Street has been quiet the last few months while the city waited for a new traffic signal bridge to arrive. The bridge is here, and the city’s contractor is prepared to install it starting the week of […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Custodian and Transportation
Each week, we celebrate one of our CPSD schools with a #SuperSchoolShoutout. Custodian Appreciation Day was Oct. 2 and School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 20-25. To celebrate these terrific CPSD employees, we’re giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to custodian Jane Muiruri and bus driver Kalem Cook. Muiruri joined CPSD three years ago and is now a […]
Beachwood Elementary: The Best of the Best! Why Not All CPSD Schools?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Lakewood CARES will be providing an academically based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“ articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD public relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or “Inside Schools”. This week’s CPSD “beaming with pride” […]
Everest Focuses on Wellness
Now that Everest is free, he is focusing on all thing wellness! He has given up his illegal cookie snacks and is focusing on healthy treats and chew toys. He is also making sure to get plenty of exercise both indoors and out. As the department Wellness dog, Everest enjoys his Wellness rounds full of […]