This morning, Russia invaded the free nation of Ukraine, homeland of 44 million and motherland of nearly a million Americans of Ukrainian descent. Lakewood is a military community, home to generations of active and retired military members and their families. Lakewood is also a global community, home to expatriates of Ukraine and eastern Europe. Those […]
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Across the Fence: Love Your Neighbors
The first impression makes or breaks a relationship. This applies especially when you are moving into a new neighborhood. And it is also a mutual thing, of course. From my parents I had learned that you best introduce yourself before you even move in. Especially in an apartment building. We went from door to door […]
CPSD Promising Future: Eili Kivisto
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Meriwether Elementary School fifth grader Eili Kivisto. Eili is always eager to share and engage with her classmates because she finds interactive learning exciting. “My teacher has fun games we can do and gives ‘brain breaks’ throughout lessons,” she said. “Now, […]
Lakewood nets 138 new businesses in 2021
City of Lakewood social media post. 732 new businesses were approved in Lakewood in 2021, and net business growth for the year was 138.
80s Slang & Music – Head Over Heels at Lakewood Playhouse
LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE Presents “Head Over Heels” Music from the Eighties – March 4th through March 27th. “A fiery and funny musical, HEAD OVER HEELS juxtaposes Shakespearean-style language with popular 80s tunes. While you might think this is a merger most foul, the production has great music and you might get the urge to dance during […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Rachael Smith
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Four Heroes Elementary School reading interventionist Rachael Smith. This is her fourth year as a reading interventionist at Four Heroes, after eight years as an educator at Carter Lake Elementary School. “The kindness that the students have shown me here has helped […]
Lakewood’s Annual Housing Report Reviews Market Forces, Challenges
City of Lakewood announcement. As the region grows and costs rise, the report reveals “no easy solutions” to meet demand and restrain costs. Lakewood, Wash. – The City of Lakewood published its 2021 Housing Report in February, offering a detailed review of housing market forces. Housing is scarce and the region continues to grow. More […]
Hidden Hero: Carl Brown
Carl Brown held multiple administrative roles as he served the Tacoma Community College (TCC) community for 20 years. Four years after he arrived to Tacoma in 1965, he was hired as Director of Minority Affairs for TCC. Carl began his teaching career at the Gatesville State School for Boys in Central Texas before relocating to […]
Lakewood United: Update
The restructuring of Lakewood United continues to move forward as we explore new ways to serve our community. Our intent to bring citizens together to discuss important issues and to connect with existing organizations remains a high priority. Lakewood United sponsored a booth at the Asia America Cultural Center’s annual New Year Celebration at the […]