Sound Transit announcement. We’re working on ways to improve access to Lakewood and South Tacoma Stations so Sounder train service and regional bus connections are more convenient for all. This could mean investments in safer walking, rolling and bicycling connections between the station and surrounding neighborhoods. Take a deeper dive into how this project could […]
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Clover Park High School Choir Featured in Seattle Times
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park High School’s choir was featured as one of three Puget Sound-area choral groups in a recent article in the Seattle Times. The article explores the challenges youth and high school choirs have faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways they have adapted. The feature includes comments […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Kyle Burrow
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Open Doors English and social studies teacher Kyle Burrow. He retired from the military six years ago and made a major shift in careers to pursue his passion. “I was ready to do something different. So, I was thinking about what would […]
Lakewood Planning Commission Public Hearing set for April 6
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood Planning Commission will be holding a hybrid in-person and virtual public hearing on amendments to the City’s Shoreline Restoration Plan on April 6, 2022 at 6:30 P.M. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments no later than noon on April 6, or testify in-person or […]
Pierce College students selected for 2022 All-Washington Academic Team
Pierce College announcement. In recognition of their high academic achievements, five Pierce College students were recently named to the All-Washington Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, introduced the All-USA Academic Team to honor students for their scholastic achievement and community and college service. Students nominated to the All-USA Academic […]
Letter: When Striving Mightily Isn’t Good Enough: Clover Park School District
Submitted by John Arbeeny. A drowning man strives mightily expending far more energy than an accomplished swimmer. The result of all that striving? A drowned man. So too it is with organizations; specifically Clover Park School District striving mightily but drowning academically. I reviewed the 28 February 2022 Clover Park School Board retreat on YouTube […]
Lakewood Floodplain Mapping Reveals Risk to Springbrook, Hillside Neighborhoods
City of Lakewood announcement. Property owners within the floodplain may need to secure flood insurance. In the event of a 100-year flood, floodwater from Clover Creek may reach properties in Lakewood’s Springbrook and Hillside neighborhoods. Flooding might also compromise I-5 just north of the Bridgeport exit. There is a mix of commercial and residential properties […]
AmeriCorps Week at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. It’s AmeriCorp Week and West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has been lucky to have AmeriCorps members serving our community for more than a decade. This year, WPFR is proud to introduce Serena Rotondo, who was interested in this position, as she wanted to serve the community in which […]
Chair Class Offered at Lakewood YMCA Ideal for Senior Citizens
Submitted by Eric Warn. When it comes to exercise for seniors, chairs make for a wonderful option in that they are versatile and stable. What’s more, anyone, at any level of exercise, can do these easy workouts and reap the benefits of better balance, muscles and stronger joints. The Lakewood YMCA chair class for senior […]