Submitted by John Arbeeny. Lakewood CARES is providing an academic-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 community relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or monthly “Inside Schools”. This week’s CPSD “beaming with pride” article covers […]
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City Seeking Expertise of Wetlands Specialist
University Place is seeking an on-demand wetland specialist. A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) has been issued for a third-party with expertise in evaluating and reviewing critical area reports for wetland, riparian, habitat and shoreline biological assessments submitted by applicants for site specific projects in review with the City. Work would also include consultation services for City […]
New Commissioner Appointed to Fill Vacancy at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
At the West Pierce Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, January 21, the Board voted to appoint Marshal (Scott) Dellinger to fill the vacancy for Position 5. Commissioner Dellinger, a Lakewood resident, currently serves as a Captain at Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority. He will hold the position through the remainder of 2025. […]
Nobles bill to expand support for high-poverty schools heard in committee
A bill to expand resources for high-poverty schools and students was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Thursday, January 23. Senate Bill 5120, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aims to strengthen the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) High Poverty by increasing eligibility and enhancing funding to better serve students across Washington. […]
Cleaning of the Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River began Jan. 24
To inspect the Milroy Bridge for compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards, the structure will undergo cleaning that started Jan. 24, 2025. This process is weather dependent and expected to take six weeks to complete. The bridge crosses the Puyallup River on 66th Avenue East between State Route 167 (River Road East) and North Levee […]
The DuPont City Council January 28 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on January 28 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Puyallup City Council Jan. 28 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 28 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Planning/Special Meeting/Workshop on Jan. 27 and 28
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a special planning meeting/workshop on Monday, Jan. 27, and Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals […]
2024-25 CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Idlewild Elementary School
This week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to Idlewild Elementary School with third grade teacher Julie Tran and fifth grader Colleen McMonagle. Tran joined Idlewild in 2019 and was excited to work in an International Baccalaureate school. “My favorite thing at Idlewild is our units of study,” she said. “We have six […]