West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In 2022, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,751 calls for service, which is an average of 48 calls per day. These 9-1-1 calls include a myriad of incidents, including fires, rescues, emergency medical aid, hazardous materials, service and more. Approximately 80% of the total calls were […]
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LASA Gives Thanks to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
Submitted by Shannon O’Connell. LASA would like to give a huge thank you to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health for their generous donation of $5,000 for our ongoing fundraising efforts. We could not accomplish what we do without the support from generous community partners like Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
Lakewood Heroes: Video Series
Every year, the city of Lakewood remembers the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to advocate for justice and equality. This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service is Monday, Jan. 16, 2023. As we celebrate the holiday this year, we honor the theme: Everybody can be great, because anybody can serve. Through a […]
Partner Spotlight: Anonymous Donor
Clover Park School District announcement. Each December, a secret helper delivers new clothing for CPSD students in need. Everything from jackets and shirts to shoes and socks make their way to the Student Services Center to be sorted and distributed to students at every school. This yearly tradition began 35 years ago when a local […]
Cops v Teachers 2023 Seeking Sponsors, Beneficiary Applications
Submitted by Baron Coleman/Event Coordinator. The 14th Annual Cops v Teachers Charity Basketball Game (April 29, 2023) is a fundraising event with the proceeds being awarded to selected recipients. Organizers hope to identify a school aged child challenged with a significant illness to apply. However organizers will review any and all circumstances. All proceeds from […]
Hidden Heroes 2023 kick off
Beginning Jan. 17, 2023 the city of Lakewood will kick off its 2023 Hidden Heroes campaign as part of its Martin Luther King Jr. recognition and celebration of February as Black History Month. Each week the city will email a newsletter that highlights local, national and international Black and African American leaders and their accomplishments. […]
CPSD Promising Future: Elena Bryany
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Meriwether Elementary School third grader Elena Bryant. Elena loves going to school in the morning and is friends with all the students in her class. “We all like helping each other,” she said. “When students are having a hard time with […]
SSMCP Requests for Proposals Amended
City of Lakewood announcement. On December 1, 2022 South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP) published three RFPs for work in 2023 that have since been amended. Those amendments refer to the project timeline and maximum allowable costs for all three RFPs issued. A link to the amended RFPs is provided here: SSMCP Request for Proposals […]
December 2022 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In December, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,550 calls for service, which is an average of 50 calls per day. Approximately 80% of these calls were for medical aid. The post December 2022 Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.