Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will reopen East 27th/East Wiley Street at East L Street in Tacoma by 5 p.m. today, Friday, May 27. The intersection closed May 4 so crews could build sidewalks and curbs, install lighting, and connect East […]
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Clover Park High School Holds The Arlington Project Ceremony
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park High School (CPHS) held the 2022 Arlington Project Ceremony in person on Wednesday, May 25, after two years of virtual ceremonies due to the pandemic. The ceremony honored Memorial Day and the fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation and freedoms. CPHS students […]
7,000 markers placed at Clover Park High School
Clover Park School District social media post. Students placed markers on the school’s front lawn to individually honor each of the 7,000 fallen soldiers from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Kobayashi Park Gets New Footbridge
City of University Place announcement. Members of the City’s Public Works team recently replaced the old wooden footbridge in Kobayashi Park with a new, steel-framed bridge that is slightly larger and will be able to carry more weight. The old wooden bridge was completed years ago and was beginning to deteriorate. The improvements complement the […]
Lakewood Farmers Market Returns Tuesday, June 7
City of Lakewood announcement. Tuesday, June 7 is the beginning of Farmers Market season in Lakewood. Every year, the market welcomes thousands to enjoy fresh produce, creative wares, delightful treats, and relaxing vibes. Lakewood Farmers MarketTuesdays from June 7 thru August 302:00 to 7:00 p.m.Fort Steilacoom Park8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 The market […]
We’ve partnered with the state and City of Puyallup to test wastewater for COVID-19
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Many of you asked, and now we have an answer: Wastewater testing for COVID-19 is coming to Pierce County. This new tool can warn us of COVID-19 spread in our community. We’ve been working with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and local wastewater facilities to start local testing. Sampling […]
Despite pandemic problems, transfer student finds community at PLU
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Monya-Dawn Wilson ’22 is a DJS Fellow and Rieke Scholar who came to PLU as a transfer student. Wilson is a Biology major, and dreams of becoming a pediatrician.“I’ve always liked science and learning,” said Wilson. “I like learning about the body, learning about the mechanisms. There are many avenues of […]
Strickland Announces Leila Chavez as 2022 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Leila Chavez, a junior at Olympia High School in Olympia, Washington as the 2022 Congressional Art Competition winner for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. Chavez was selected by a panel of judges for her drawing featuring her feelings of fear and climate anxiety. Chavez’s painting will be […]
CPTC Hosting Free Mobile Dental Clinic
Clover Park Technical College announcement. A Free Mobile Dental Clinic will pop up on June 3 (8 am-3 pm) on the Clover Park Technical College campus (Building 14 Parking Lot, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood). The clinic will include include free exams, x-rays, fillings and extractions for students and community members. No insurance or appointment […]