Submitted by Walter Neary for Historic Fort Steilacoom. The volunteers of the Historic Fort Steilacoom Association are dedicated to preserving some of the oldest buildings still standing in Washington. The picture shows what we most fear: Fire. Please help us. The association is looking for a volunteer or volunteers who can help our four buildings […]
Town Halls Start This Week on Tacoma’s Proposed Budget
City of Tacoma announcement. The City Council was recently presented with the City of Tacoma’s 2023-2024 Proposed Biennial Budget. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli outlined a plan that reaffirms the City’s dedication to anti-racist systems transformation, adds community safety and health resources, and expands the City’s response to homelessness and housing affordability. Join us for Council […]
Starting the School Year Right
By Ron Banner, Clover Park School District Superintendent. As we’ve started the new school year, I have enjoyed walking the halls and stopping in classrooms to see the smiling faces of students wrapped up in the fun of learning. Embarking on a new school year is exciting and challenging for students and educators alike. Clover […]
Diversity Education Leader Eddie Moore, Jr. to headline the fall convening of The People’s Gathering at PLU
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Pacific Lutheran University’s Campus Ministry and Center for Graduate and Continuing Education will co-host the fall virtual convening of The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference on November 10. The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness conference is a professional and personal development learning experience that provides a supportive space where […]
CPSD Promising Future:
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Lakeview Hope Academy fifth grader Sosanna Johnson. Sosanna has been enjoying math this year and is proud of the way she’s tackling new, challenging lessons. “Fifth grade has been a lot harder, and we’re doing difficult things to make us […]
Hope is on the horizon for chronically unhoused people
Pierce County announcement. This week, a new initiative to create a community village of microhomes for chronically homeless individuals was introduced to the Pierce County Council. Modeled after a successful community in Austin, Texas, known as Community First! Village, the site would be built on 86 wooded acres near the Cross-Base Highway and Spanaway Loop […]
Strong Financial Stewardship Saves Taxpayers Millions
Clover Park School District announcement. Recently, Clover Park School District (CPSD) refinanced a 2012 bond that will save taxpayers $5,026,380 over the next 10 years. Bonds are used to fund school construction and other capital projects. The last bond measure passed by voters was over 12 years ago (in 2010) and funded construction of Harrison […]
U.P. developing Northeast Business District plan
City of University Place social media post. We are developing a plan for the Northeast Business District. This will be integrated into the next Comp Plan update, scheduled for 2024. There is still time to provide input! Visit the City website for more info as well as the link to the survey. https://cityofup.com/396/Northeast-Business
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 24 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Oct. 24 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.