Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. I’ve had the chance to volunteer for the annual Point in Time Count three times. This is a nationwide event that every jurisdiction receiving HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) funding must do every other year. In the state of Washington, we are […]
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Clover Park School District & YMCA Partner on Late Nite for Students
CPSD has partnered with the Lakewood Family YMCA to provide a place for middle and high school students to gather for fun and camaraderie on Friday nights. The program, called Late Nite, is a free teen wellness and violence prevention program that offers all CPSD students in grades 6-12 a safe space to spend time […]
Joe’s Office Hours
Lakewood Playhouse M.A.D. Office Hours continue this week and every Wednesday. In response to our recent survey and conversations in the community our Managing Artistic Director (M.A.D.) Joseph C. Walsh has introduced office hours to offer space to connect with and listen to you. All are welcome. Feel free to stop by to share an idea, discuss concerns or simply say hi. […]
Rescue From Puyallup River and Car Retrieval
Back on January 12th we had a car go into the Puyallup River at 12:44 am. The driver climbed onto the roof of the vehicle and Puyallup Tribal Police rescued him in one of their boats. On January16th, our Swiftwater team helped our divers hook the tow up to the vehicle to help remove it […]
Hearing: Proposed Regulations Regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Multifamily HousingHearing:
On February 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., a public hearing will be held by the Lakewood Planning Commission to consider amending the City’s Residential Target Area within the Central Business District regarding Property Tax Exemptions for Multifamily Housing, Lakewood Municipal Code, Title 3, Revenue & Finance, Chapter 3.64. The meeting will be held at the Lakewood […]
A new playfield has opened at Stafford Elementary School for students and neighbors
TACOMA – Students at Helen B. Stafford Elementary School watched a new playground come to life over the last year, their imaginations and excitement running wild. Green turf has replaced concrete. Playground equipment colored purple, gold and blue was installed and the kids have already named each piece – the favorites are “spider web,” a netted […]
Clover Park School District Pride: Wooten Family
For the Wootens, CPSD is family. For generations, Stephanie, Epiphanie, Tifphanie and her sons William and James Spurr have brightened CPSD schools with their warm presence as students and staff members. Years ago, when Stephanie and her family were stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, she enrolled her two daughters, Epiphanie and Tifphanie, in Woodbrook Middle […]
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 5 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 5 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
January Session Recap
Office of Sen. T’Wina Nobles, 28th Legislative District announcement. We’re already over a third of the way through the 2024 legislative session! Can you believe it? My team and I are hard at work championing legislation that reflects our shared priorities. Scroll down for a snapshot of the bills I’ve sponsored and a few updates I […]