For Clover Park High School seniors Diane Veness and Shadae Ingram, graduation is only days away. But instead of a celebration, it’s become a point of contention between the high school and these soon-to-be graduates. In years past, students all wore identical golden stoles over their graduation gowns, but this year the school allowed students […]
Lakewood
Letter: The least accountable government in the county
Submitted by Walter Neary. I had the pleasure of being quoted recently in a story by The News Tribune related to the main branch of the Lakewood library. There are clearly a lot of people who want to save the current library building. In order to understand how to move the Pierce County Library System, […]
American Lake Veterans Golf Course Celebrates Newly Renovated Front Nine
On Monday, June 6, the American Lake Veterans Golf Course unveiled its newly renovated front nine holes with a tournament of the volunteers of the course. The course is located on grounds of the VA Hospital in Lakewood. Read the full story at South Sound Business.
Lemonade Day Lakewood is in the Books
Submitted by Linda Smith, Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Lemonade Day Lakewood is in the books and from all indications, it was a successful day and our youth had a blast! Makes me wonder if they plan to host a lemonade stand, or start another venture this summer? Maybe they’re brainstorming ideas to improve next year’s […]
‘America’s Buffalo Soldiers: Fact, Fiction and More’ June 21
Submitted by the Lakewood History Museum. On July 28, 1866 Congress passed the Army Reorganization Bill authorizing the creation of six Regular Army all-black regiments. Two of the new regiments would be cavalry and four would be infantry. These units would soon be sent to maintain the peace in the early days of the “Wild […]
May 2022 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In the month of May, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,453 9-1-1 calls for service, where 79% were for medical aid. Call volume overall is up nearly three percent over this time last year. The post May 2022 Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & […]
CPSD Superintendent Banner Receives WASA Award of Merit
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District (CPSD) Superintendent Ron Banner received an Award of Merit from the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) at a regional meeting on June 2. Banner was honored for his leadership in developing a districtwide equity policy. The policy development was a seven-month process that included multiple […]
Lakewood Farmers Market opens June 7
City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood Farmers Market opens TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 7 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498.
Letter: Is Racial Discrimination on the Clover Park School Board Agenda for June 13, 2022?
As of Saturday, June 4, 2022, no agenda has been provided to the public for the June 13, 2022 public meeting of the Clover Park School District Board of Directors. But on Friday, June 3, the following announcement was posted by the Tacoma Urban League, headlined: “Attend Clover Park School District School Board Meeting on June 13th at […]