The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 8 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
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March 2024 Alarm Summary
In March 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,516 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid.
Across the Fence: Rucksack
With the calendar advancing towards summer, those of us who are into it are approaching hiking times. And that means, it’s time for an inventory. Are our shoes still good enough for what we intend to tackle? Do we need special shoe accessories for icy areas in the mountains? Are our working sticks still working […]
Lakes and CPSH Students Earn Honors
Lakes High School Student Appointed to West Point Academy “I valued my time as president because I was able to make an impact with the students at our school, get their feedback and try to make a difference where I could,” Osgood said. “I love being an advocate for people and working for those I […]
Lou Whittaker, 95, connected to Lakewood’s Villa Plaza
Mountaineer Lou Whittaker died March 24 at home in Ashford, Washington. Former Lakewood resident Tim J. Marsh submitted an obituary notice clipping (see below) and added a note: “At Villa Plaza in suburban Tacoma’s Lakewood was Whittaker’s Chalet. My sister and I were among those who bought stuff there and rented our skis and poles there for […]
LTG Harrison’s Memorial Service, April 6
A memorial service for LTG William Hardin Harrison will be held Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 1pm at First Baptist Church of Lakewood (5400 112th St SW). In lieu of flowers the family would ask you to consider a donation to Partners for Parks “H” Barn Project; Lakewood Community Foundation; or Rotary International.
Letter: Rejection Can Breed Retaliation, But There’s a Better Way
The first day – of two back-to-back days climbing recently the peak pictured in this article – was crystal clear. From the very spot this foggy picture was taken on Day Two, on Day One, in contrast, the mountain in the distance commanded my attention for a good two hours as I ate my peanut […]
CPSD #SuperSchoolShoutOut – Early Learning Program
Each week, we highlight a different school or profession at Clover Park School District. Last week, we showed our #CPSDPride by giving a #SuperSchoolShoutout to the Early Learning Program (ELP) with program supervisor Karen Schreiber and teacher Keshia Harvey. CPSD offers Head Start, Early Childhood Education Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Early Childhood Special Education at […]
Your Involvement Matters
Submitted by Chambers/Clover Creek Watershed Council. Please join Dr. Derek Faust, Ph.D., esteemed Vice-chair of the Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council and distinguished faculty member in Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences at Clover Park Technical College, as he delivers a compelling presentation to the esteemed members of the City of Lakewood Planning Commission, on Shoreline […]