One of my favorite places is on the coast of the ocean. Any ocean. But preferably a place with a wide horizon and plenty of water to watch. There is something infinitely soothing about the swell of an ocean. Lie on your back and float, and you feel the regularity of the mechanism of waves. […]
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Clover Park School District February 2024 Board Review
Lakeview Hope Academy Receives Education Grant Feb. 12 Regular Meeting During its Feb. 12 board meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors heard reports from Superintendent Ron Banner and Rainier Elementary School Principal Greg Wilson. Superintendent’s Report In his report, Banner commended Lakes High School ASB President and JROTC Cadet Major Trista Osgood who […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on March 11
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 11, at 6 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting […]
Trio of Public Notices from City of Lakewood
The City of Lakewood recently issued three public notice. Following are the notice headlines with links to learn more.
Merle Hagbo Memorial Field Dedication Ceremony March 9
Join us rain or shine on Saturday, March 9, at noon to honor the legacy of longtime Clover Park High School (CPHS) educator and coach Merle Hagbo in a special ceremony to name the CPHS baseball field: Merle Hagbo Memorial Field. Following the ceremony, Hagbo’s son, Brian Hagbo, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch […]
Across the Fence: Delicatessen
How many of your memories are food-related? As a foodie, I can recall flavors and fragrances in a moment – and often line them up with specific occasions of the past. Yet “Delikatessen” – the German word is actually spelled with a ‘k’ but pronounced the same as you are used to – defines not […]
Lakeview Light & Power Seeking Scholarship Applicants
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca, Lakeview Light & Power. Lakeview Light & Power is looking for eligible graduating seniors or college undergrads to apply for the Be The Spark Scholarship before the approaching March 18, 2024 deadline. Lakeview Light & Power has allotted for three $3,000 scholarships to be awarded to eligible applicants. As of now, […]
Building Code Amendments Adopted
The Lakewood City Council adopted amendments to the city’s building code at its March 4, 2024, regular meeting. The updates go into effect March 15, 2024. The changes reflect amendments made to the International Building Code. The International Building Code amendments were adopted in 2021, however they were not implemented immediately due to multiple court […]
Letter: The Towne Center Heart of Lakewood
Submitted by Bob Warfield. On Monday, 3 March, The Suburban Times led with a piece by City of Lakewood calling attention to a proposal to build 390 apartments with typical amenities and ground floor commercial space on a ten-acre parcel, located generally behind the Target store at Lakewood Towne Center, and extending over the existing […]