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 […]
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‘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 […]
Cops v Teachers basketball game raises more than $8,000
Submitted by Baron Coleman. On May 28 and June 2, 2022 it was a distinct privilege, and honor, on behalf of the Clover Park Kiwanis Club, Lakes High School Key Club, Lakes High School Students and Staff, the citizens of Lakewood, Puyallup, Tacoma and DuPont to present the Lakewood Officers Charity Fund, and the Lakes High […]
Delayed: Classy Chassis temporary closure pushed to late June
A previously noted closure of the Classy Chassis carwash tunnel in Lakewood has been delayed until late June.
Four Firefighters Complete Rescue Swimmer Training
West Pierce Fire & Rescue story. The week of May 23, four West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) firefighters successfully completed their Rapid Entry Rescue Swimmer training. Instructed by retired WPFR personnel who developed this program, the course is designed to give first responders the skills they need to safely perform water rescue efforts, even […]