At a loss for words. At a loss for purpose. At a loss to understand. The Greek word διηπόρει (diēporei) means “to be in trouble, doubt, difficulty.” To be disquieted in mind and heart. No sense can be made of the present circumstance. Tormented. Distressed. Unsettled. Apropos is the word for today as I reflect this […]
The Power of Doing: Hands-On Science Activities Boost Student Learning in CPSD
“Ohhs” and “Ahhs” fill the room as the sixth graders in Eric Fredericks’s science class get an up-close look at the cells inside their mouths. The Thomas Middle School students scrape the inside of their cheeks, create their own slides and peer into microscopes to see cells at 40 times their normal size. They are […]
Projects restoring highly-valued Tacoma destinations garner three state, local awards
TACOMA, WA: At the heart of every project undertaken by Metro Parks Tacoma is a commitment to preserving and protecting historic park amenities cherished by the community. That intentional work was recently recognized by state and local organizations that honored the park district with awards for renovations completed at Owen Beach and W.W. Seymour Botanical […]
Overnight I-5 lane and ramp closures planned in DuPont the week of June 19
DUPONT – Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close lanes and ramps on northbound Interstate 5 in DuPont on the week of June 19. The closures allow geotechnical drill crews to get measurements in advance of the I-5 Mounts Road to Steilacoom-DuPont Road Corridor Improvements project. No work is planned for […]
Strickland, Latta Relaunch Bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus
U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Bob Latta (R-OH-05) announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus (GIC) for the 118th Congress. “I’m honored to lead the Grid Innovation Caucus alongside Rep. Latta and look forward to highlighting the importance of an innovative, reliable, and efficient grid infrastructure,” Strickland said. “Strengthening our nation’s energy grid is necessary for […]
Lakewood Community Drum Circle
Join the Lakewood Arts Commission for a first-of-its-kind event in Lakewood: A Community Drum Circle. This interactive event is meant for people of all ages and abilities. Have a drum? Bring it! Need a drum? There will be some available. Don’t feel like playing? That’s OK too, come enjoy the beat. Check out this fun […]
EngineerGirl Announces 2023 Writing Contest Winners
The National Academy of Engineering announced today the winners of its 2023 EngineerGirl Writing Contest. This year’s competition asked students in Grades 3 through 12 to write an essay on how female and/or non-white engineers have contributed to or can enhance engineering’s greatest achievements. Specifically, this year’s contest prompt asked students to choose one of the […]
Council Corner: June 12, 2023 meeting recap
First quarter police report. Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith reported on the first quarter police statistics. Calls for service increased 3.6% in the first three months of 2023 compared to the final three months of 2022. Year-to-date calls for police increased 7.5%. Arrests increased 10.5% compared to the first quarter of 2022. The percentage of […]
Color It UP Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to the young artists who submitted winning designs for the “Color It UP” art contest. Their artwork will appear on Cirque Drive utility boxes later this summer. U.P.’s Director of Public Works Jack Ecklund said it will take a few weeks to have the winning designs transferred to the vinyl wraps that will cover […]