A Clover Park School District story. Our Clover Park School District Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Lochburn Middle School eighth grader Joshua Gyimah. This year, Joshua is taking honors English language arts (ELA) and geometry, which are advanced classes designed to prepare students for high school level courses. “I also took honors ELA […]
SPOTLIGHT: Samoa Takes Stage at the New Year Celebration, February 25
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. Be sure to come early, so you don’t miss the exciting Opening Ceremony and Host Nation of Samoa at the 25th Annual Asia Pacific New Year Celebration. We need to make a lot of noise to welcome the Year of the Rabbit, and our Samoan Performers will do just that! We […]
In the Book Nook with … Justin Teerlinck
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Author Justin Teerlinck is at home in Gig Harbor, Washington. The trained and experienced forensic occupational therapist works currently as a freelance writer and community mental health occupational therapist. He has been writing since he was 16 years old and began by keeping a diary every day for 15 years, along with […]
Lakewood City Manager February 24 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) February 24 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
U.P. Leaders Attend State Conference
City of Lakewood announcement. University Place Mayor Steve Worthington and Mayor Pro Tem Javier Figueroa recently attended the Association of Washington Cities, City Action Days conference in Olympia, where they had the opportunity to meet one-on-one with U.P.’s local 28th District legislators Rep. Mari Leavitt, Rep. Dan Bronoske and Sen. T’wina Nobles. During the two-day event, they also […]
Koller/Menzel Memorial Lecture to explore bioethics and “Enhancement”
By Lora Shinn, PLU Marketing & Communications Guest Writer. Join Pacific Lutheran University on March 16, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m. for the annual Koller/Menzel Memorial Lecture. The night will feature a bioethics discussion with University of Washington professor Tim Brown and Stanford University professor Hank Greely. The two esteemed speakers will offer unique […]
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 27 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Feb. 27 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Is a permit needed?
City of Lakewood social media post. Want to know if you need a permit to cut down a tree? Use this flow chart to determine when a permit is or isn’t required. For more information on the new tree code regulations, visit cityoflakewood.us/trees/.
Historic Preservation Office Announces 2023 Heritage Project Grant
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office is announcing the 2023 Heritage Project Grant. Eligible applicants include non-profits and public and educational institutions. Applicants may apply for anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 for their project. This is a matching grant with a total of $40,000 in total funds to be granted. A […]