West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Do YOU have a fire escape plan? While we hope you never have to put it in action, having one is important. Visit our website for more information on how to create one for your household. https://bit.ly/3SpnVbe
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CPSD October Calendar Feature – Alfaretta Students
Clover Park School District announcement. This year’s theme for the Clover Park School District calendar is “Imagine.” Students approach everything they do without limitations, knowing they can achieve any goal they have for their future. This October, we are celebrating the students in our Alfaretta Transition Program. Students ages 18-21 who are served by an […]
Strickland To Honor Local Vietnam War Veterans
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Lakewood, Washington — On Thursday, October 20, 2022 from 11:00 A.M to 12:00 P.M. at Lakewood City Hall, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will host a Vietnam War era Veterans Pinning Ceremony to honor local veterans in partnership with the U.S. Vietnam Veterans Pin Commission. Strickland will recognize the service of […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Kathleen Wright
A Clover Park School District story. It is National School Lunch Week, and our Clover Park School District Staff Spotlight features Meriwether Elementary School kitchen lead Kathleen Wright. Kathleen has worked in CPSD for 18 years and has been on the Meriwether team for the last 10. After working in the restaurant business for most […]
Lakewood Deputy Mayor named Honorary Commander of 62nd Airlift Wing
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood Deputy Mayor Mary Moss has a new title to add to her list: Honorary Commander of the 62nd Airlift Wing. Moss was bestowed this honor at a ceremony on Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Sept. 29, 2022. “The military took care of me when I was a dependent,” Moss said of her […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 17 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 17 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager October 14 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 14 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Across the Fence: So Close to Heaven
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. September and October are the best months to go hiking in the mountains, I think. The weather gets milder, the colors in Nature change from greens to flaming shades of red, orange, and yellow. It’s a feast for the eyes. And Western Washington’s Cascades are no different. Only recently, my husband […]
The American Scene – Bananas
Submitted by Bob Warfield, Lakewood. Need help with these coupons please,” I telepath with gathering frustration trying to illuminate my presence to thaw the frozen scene between clerk and customer at self-check. I’m in the neighborhood grocery store Monday, impatiently seeking attention from the clerk attending my self-check-out section to validate a couple of coupons. His […]