Submitted by Paul Wagemann, Director #5 CPSB. During the November 2019 election the Clover Park voters elected me to serve as aClover Park school board director with over 60 percent of the votes cast. I have served as a director since April 2009 and have done my best to support theDistrict, the Board, our students […]
Rent, Mortgage, Utility, and Business Assistance Still Available
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Mortgage, rent, utility, and business assistance programs are still available to Lakewood residents and business owners. Rent & Mortgage Assistance Information on rent assistance, mortgage assistance, and home repair programs may be found on the City’s website: Rent assistance for tenants with past-due bills is offered […]
Tacoma Venues & Events Selects ASM Global for Strategic Theater Partnership
A press release from City of Tacoma. Tacoma Venues & Events (TVE) today announced the selection of ASM Global — the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management, and event strategy — as its new strategic partner for the City of Tacoma-owned Pantages Theater (and adjoining Jones Building), the Rialto Theater, and the Theatre […]
‘Let’s Play Too!’ (Dog Park)
Submitted by Greg Rediske. The great Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs always knew how lucky he was to play the game of baseball for a living. And he’d express that with the enthusiastic shout of “Let’s play two!”, meaning playing a double header—the first one was so fun, let’s play again. It occurs to […]
TCC Early Learning Center Specialist Rosy Schlitzkus recognized as “Champion for Children”
A press release from Tacoma Community College. Tacoma Community College (TCC) Early Learning Center (ELC) employee Rosy Schlitzkus has been selected by Project Child Success as this one of this year’s recipients of the Champions for Children Award. All six recipients will be celebrated at an online reception Nov. 3. Project Child Success has been a place for community […]
Pierce County Council allocates remaining ARPA funds for ongoing COVID response
A press release from Pierce County Council. The Pierce County Council allocated its remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds Tuesday to support area schools and youth programs and increase shelter opportunities for area homeless. Included in the allocation was $4 million to help Pierce County schools respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The money will go […]
Steilacoom High School Junior Selected for Student Leadership Program at West Point
A press release from Steilacoom Historical School District. Rhemmy Chen, Steilacoom High School junior, has been chosen to attend the fall 2021 Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program at the United States Military Academy later this month. Rhemmy is one of ten student leaders chosen nationally to attend the week-long leadership experience. The Frances Hesselbein Student […]
Stadium Way closes from Division Avenue to S. 4th Street on Oct. 16
A press release from Sound Transit. Stadium Way will close to thru-traffic in both directions between Division Avenue and S. 4th Street on Saturday, October 16, starting at 7 a.m. Crews will deliver the building for the traction power substation, located on the west side of Stadium Way between S. 4th St. and Division Ave., […]
Lakewood To Host Holiday “Parade of Lights” Dec. 11
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood will celebrate the holidays with a drive-through “Parade of Lights” on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park. Visitors will drive through a maze of holiday floats constructed by local businesses, clubs, and organizations. A path through Fort Steilacoom Park will be lined with festive […]