Lakewood Police Department announcement. Shortly before 2:00am on Monday, May 15, 2023, Lakewood Police received reports of gunshots at the Wisteria Walk apartment complex (3600 block of 112th St S). Information did not give a specific location for the responding Officers. After a short time the Officers were able to locate an apartment where the […]
Letter: What does it take to get parents and the public to attend CPSD budget meetings?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. Systems can only achieve what they’re designed to achieve. When it comes to Clover Park School District (CPSD), it would seem its budget planning system is not designed to gain meaningful public participation. The evidence? In the last two “community budget meetings” on 7 March and 21 March 2023 a single […]
JBLM will conduct mortar and demolitions training May 16-20
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar and demolitions training from May 16 at 6:30 a.m. to May 20 at 7 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Rainier Street Preservation Project – NEW Detour Map
Town of Steilacoom announcement. Work has commenced on the Rainier St. Preservation Project. This project will continue through mid-May and will consist of the reconstruction of sidewalk ramps to meet current standards, grinding down the existing asphalt roadway and repaving of the roadway between Union Ave and Steilacoom Blvd. Active Construction Inc. is the contractor […]
Save the date: APCC and South Tacoma Gears Up for an Unforgettable Heritage Festival
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. Tacoma, WA – APCC is super excited with anticipation as we gear up for the South Tacoma Heritage Festival. Set to take place on August 12th and 13th, 2023, this highly anticipated two-day event promises to celebrate community diversity while promoting cross-cultural solidarity. Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), partnering with […]
The Steilacoom Town Council May 16 Meeting Agenda
The Steilacoom Town Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 16 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Rotary Club of Lakewood April Educators of the Month: Kristen Barton & Ben Shultis
Rotary Club of Lakewood announcement. Rotary Club of Lakewood named Steilacoom Historical School District elementary school teacher Kristen Barton and Clover Park School District high school teacher Ben Shultis as April Educators of the Month. Kristen Barton is a distinguished educator who is devoted to ensuring all students achieve success. Throughout her 15 years in […]
Strickland, Salazar Launch Bipartisan Effort To Eliminate 90-Day State Residency Requirement For Military Spouses Applying For Citizenship
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On May 12, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Maria Salazar (FL-27) introduced the Ensuring Security for Military Spouses Act, a bipartisan effort to eliminate the 90-day state residency requirement for spouses of servicemembers on active duty who apply for naturalization. “Military spouses are the backbone […]
CPSD Promising Future: Antonia Savea
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Thomas Middle School seventh grader Antonia Savea. As a seventh grader, Antonia’s circle has grown tremendously. This school year, she joined the volleyball team, the Pacific Islander club, leadership and choir. She has also become more involved in her church. “This year has […]