West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is back and we graduated our first class since 2020! For more information about our emergency preparedness programs, please visit https://bit.ly/3Avpz4Q
Lakewood
Hearing: Tacoma – Lakewood HOME Consortium 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the Tacoma City Council will conduct a public hearing on asubstantial amendment to the Tacoma-Lakewood HOME Consortium’s 2021-2022Annual Action Plan, which outlines the uses of Community Development Block Grant,HOME Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant funds.The hearing will be held during the Tacoma City Council meeting and will begin […]
Student Growth Potential (SGP): Real Progress or Self Deception?
Submitted by John Arbeeny. During the CPSD Board workshop on 22 June 2022, Brian Gabele, Director Assessment and Program Evaluation, gave a presentation on Student Growth Potential (SGP) which is used by OSPI and CPSD to assess student improvement and thus school and district improvement relative to other peers in math and English Language Arts […]
JBLM-North Access Improvement Update
City of Lakewood announcement. Phase 1 – Gravelly Lake Drive The contractor will stripe the Gravelly/Nyanza intersection, the section of Nyanza that is north of Gravelly, and the section of Gravelly that is south of Nyanza the night of Tuesday, July 12. Work will require the road to be closed at Pacific Highway and in […]
St. John’s applies for short plat
City of Lakewood announcement. A short plat application was filed with the City of Lakewood Community and Economic Development Department. The application materials reviewed by contacting the project planner, Josh Kubitza at jkubitza@cityoflakewood.us. Application Name and Number: St. John’s Lutheran Church Short Plat (App # 2505) Applicant Information: St. John’s Lutheran Church Contact Person- Gidge […]
Lakewood Police welcomes seven officers
City of Lakewood social media post. Today we had the privilege of welcoming 7 new graduates to LPD. (From L to R) Officer Beauchamp, Officer Cerniauskas, Officer Dougherty, (Chief Zaro), Officer Dawson, Officer Wabinga, Officer Kirkham, & Officer Mahaffey. We are excited to have you here serving our citizens.
Notice to Consultants for Steilacoom Blvd. 87th to Weller
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood solicits interest from qualified real estate consulting firms with expertise in Right of Way Acquisition. This agreement will be for approximately ten (10) months in duration, from September 2022 until July 2023, with the option for the City to extend it for additional time and money if necessary. Consultants […]
Caring For Kids: How a Community Uplifts Its Children at Lakewood United
Lakewood United announcement. Diane Formosa: An inspiring community member, force of nature and founder of Caring For Kids will speak to Lakewood United on Thursday, July 7 (7:30 am) at Bur’s Restaurant (and virtually). Background: Caring For Kids is a nonprofit organization that began over 45 years ago with a little girl without a coat […]
The Lakewood City Council July 5 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 5 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.