Be sure to make plans to enjoy one of U.P.’s most popular events, the annual Garden Tours sponsored by the U.P. Historical Society. Tours will be held this Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All current state COVID protocols will be observed. Ticket holders can view five beautiful […]
City of DuPont Farmers’ Market
The City of DuPont is thrilled to host the inaugural DuPont Farmers’ Market on Thursdays, June 3 to September 2 from 3 PM – 7 PM at Clocktower Park. The market will feature over 30 vendors including local farmers, food producers, hand-crafted artisan goods, flowers, and more. On select evenings, the city’s Concert in the […]
The Fencer – Film Review
“Fleeing from the Russian secret police because of his controversial past, a young Estonian fencer named Endel is forced to return to his homeland, where he begins to train a group of young children in the art of fencing. The past however catches up with him and Endel has to choose between letting his students […]
Letter: Answer The Question
Two letters were read by Clover Park School Board President Marty Schafer at the May 10, 2021 school board meeting. Both letters favored the district’s continued pursuit of what the writers called “the journey to discovering equity and becoming anti-racist,” and the need “to dismantle the systems of oppression.” Based upon the Freedom of Information […]
Strickland, Coons, Benjamin Announced as Honorary Chairs of NewDEAL
The NewDEAL announced On May 13 that Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Chris Coons (DE), and Mayor Steve Benjamin (Columbia, SC) are new honorary chairs of the organization, which identifies, cultivates, and provides policy support to a network of 175 rising state and local Democrats. The new leadership team will have a two-year term and […]
Meadow Park to temporarily close driving range
The Driving Range at Meadow Park Golf Course will be closed May 17-28 for net replacement and improvements.
CPSD Staff Spotlight: District nurse Elizabeth Barr
Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features district nurse Elizabeth Barr. She is in her third year working in the district and rotates her time each week between five elementary schools. She has been a registered nurse for 18 years and worked in pediatrics before joining CPSD. “Kids are the best,” she said. “Some of […]
Tips to Help Make Women’s Health a Priority
Submitted by Dr. Anne Docimo, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare. Springtime is a season of renewal, with this year’s transition bringing added significance as many states continue reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As more people become vaccinated and some families start to gather in person again, it may be an ideal time to think about ways […]
Kilmer Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Leadership on Supporting Washington’s Older Americans
On May 11, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of over $30 million in funding for critical Older Americans Act programs in Washington as part of the American Rescue Plan he helped pass. “Throughout this pandemic, seniors across our region and our country have faced enormous challenges,” said Rep. Kilmer. “That’s why as […]