Submitted by John Arbeeny. Lakewood CARES is providing an academic-based response to schools highlighted in the Clover Park School District (CPSD) “#SuperSchoolShoutOut“articles in The Suburban Times. This is data you will not find elsewhere in CPSD community relations pieces, School Board meeting agendas or monthly “Inside Schools”. This week’s CPSD “beaming with pride” article covers […]
Nighttime SB I-5 travelers encouraged to add more time Friday, Jan. 10
What to expect: Crews will also close I-5 ramps to and from Steilacoom-DuPont Road/Clark Road beginning at 8 p.m. A signed detour will direct travelers to the next nearest ramp. Ramps will reopen by 6:30 a.m. the following day. This work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled. The nighttime closures allow crews to expand […]
10 Benefits of Helping Others
A Short Story… Barry White discovered the 10 benefits of helping others and to share with others. The list is several years old and it didn’t help, but it’s a step in the right direction. Barry thinks we should share and work together to make a better world. Please, read and share on your own. […]
CQC Scholarship – Extended to Jan. 16
The CQC Scholarship Application Deadline Has Been Extended to Jan. 16. Attention University Place high school seniors—and parents of seniors—this is your chance to make 2025 a year to remember! The deadline to apply for the Association of Washington Cities Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarships has been extended to Jan. 16, 2025, at 4 […]
Community event kicks off 100-Day Challenge, prioritizing youth homelessness solutions in 2025
Pierce County is set to make a significant impact in addressing youth and young adult (YYA) homelessness in 2025. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) selected Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) to participate in its 100-Day Challenge, a national initiative inspiring bold and creative community action to end YYA homelessness. Last year, PCHS […]
MLK Day of Service, Adult Sports Winter Leagues, and Nature Walks
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Obituary Notices – January 8, 2025
Mountain View Funeral Home: Harold Robben; Cynthia Anne Stark; Bryant William White. Fir Lane Memorial Park: David N. Vincent; Walter H. Weiblen; Dorine L. Golding; Deaun P. Hansen. Scott Funeral Home: Bernard Andre Davis.
Letter: Restoring the people’s faith in Pierce County government: What I would like our new government to know
Submitted by by Claudia Riiff Finseth. Pierce County will have a new government this month. What will the next four years be like? Will they be more of the same as the last eight years? I have great hope that they will be different. Different, first and foremost, in restoring a healthy county democracy. This can […]
BMW Northwest Named Corporate Champion for H-Barn Restoration Project
Lakewood – Partners for Parks is excited to announce that BMW Northwest has committed to being the Corporate Champion for the historic H-Barn renovation project. As a Corporate Champion, BMW Northwest has generously donated over $50,000 to the project and will play a key role in rallying support from the business community to ensure the […]