A Clover Park School District story. Custodian Appreciation Day was Oct. 2, and our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Carter Lake Elementary School custodian Medley Long Jr. Medley has been on the Carter Lake team for six years after relocating from Boston. He became a school custodian when he and his daughter lived in […]
Lakewood
Letter: I Will Remember
When I can’t see the forest for the trees, I will remember. “When sorrows,” as Horatio Spafford wrote, “like sea billows roll,” I will remember. When tears cloud my vision like rain borne sideways against the windshield, obscuring the road ahead, off to the side of the road I will go, and there I will […]
Council Corner: Oct. 3, 2022 Regular Meeting
City of Lakewood announcement. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Lakewood City Council took time at the start of its meeting Monday to recognize the impact this violence has in our community. All residents are asked to join in recognizing domestic violence as a crime with impacts on individuals, families and children, with the […]
“TITANIC” Sets Sail at FAB Fest, Oct. 16
Phil Raschke announcement. For over 110 years the sinking of RMS Titanic has fascinated young and old alike. Considered unsinkable, this brand new ocean liner was the largest in service at the time it struck an iceberg around 11:40 pm on 14 April 1912 while carrying an estimated 2,224 people. Two hours and 45 minutes […]
Letter: Before The Lights Go Out
Shortly after 5 a.m. this morning a truck hit a light pole and our community was instantly dark. No street lights, no neighbor’s lights and, in our own home, no wall night lights. There was coffee though. Set to perk at 5 a.m., the pot preempted the pending predicament by enough minutes for me to […]
How do you get around Lakewood?
City of Lakewood announcement. How do you use Lakewood’s sidewalks, bike lanes, or other routes that don’t allow cars? The city of Lakewood is updating its non-motorized transportation plan to reflect the improvements made over the last 10 years and to provide direction on how to expand its walking and rolling network. We want to […]
Pierce College names three finalists in nationwide search for next chancellor
Pierce College announcement. The Pierce College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the selection of three finalists for the Chancellor and CEO position at Pierce College. The Board is pleased with the quality and experience of the finalists and look forward to meeting them on campus. The finalists are: Kim E. Armstrong, Ph.D. Kim […]
Letter: Tomatoes – Harbingers of Hope
We lost everything. Very early in the morning this past April 3, the phone rang. Our place of business was on fire. It’s the call you never want to receive. A police officer approached where I stood watching the flames rage against the dark sky. And over the roar of the inferno he said, “There’s no easy […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 5 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Oct. 5 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.