Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. A girl under the age of 10 who lived in the Lakewood region died of COVID-19 on Jan. 30. She is the first COVID-19 death under 18 reported in Pierce County. The girl had multiple underlying health conditions. “This sad news of this young girl’s death reminds us that we […]
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CPSD Staff Spotlight: Mario (James) Reaves
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Lake Louise Elementary School counselor Mario Reaves. This is his 27th year as a school counselor, his 10th in the district and his ninth at Lake Louise. Mario began his journey as a counselor when his mother, an RN at Western State […]
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 14 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Feb. 14 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood RFQ: Survey Services
City of Lakewood announcement. City of Lakewood (City) is requesting statements of qualifications from firms qualified and interested in providing topographical survey and right-of-way mapping services to assist the City with up to seven (7) 2022 design projects. The City will complete the civil design in-house staff and will contract separately for other professional services […]
Lakewood’s Steilacoom Blvd expected to reopen Feb. 18
Pierce County announcement. Steilacoom Boulevard is expected to reopen on Friday, Feb. 18, as our sewer main repair project in Lakewood wraps up next week. The contractor working for Pierce County completed the paving work this week and will be placing temporary striping next Thursday. We will provide more details as we get closer to the […]
CPHS Names Gymnasium in Honor of Educator and Coach Mel Ninnis
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Clover Park High School (CPHS) hosted a special ceremony before its varsity boys basketball game on Friday, Feb. 4, to unveil a new name for the school’s gymnasium in honor of long-time educator and coach Mel Ninnis. The unveiling ceremony was streamed live and is available for […]
Across the Fence: TV Dinners
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Frozen convenience food, also known as TV dinners, has never been part of my German life. My mother was a home-maker, and she cooked and baked everything from scratch. Most of my peers’ mothers were also home-makers doing the same. Those peers who probably had TV dinners had working mothers and […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Feb. 14
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, Feb. 14, at 6 p.m. It will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom. Individuals can attend in-person at the district’s Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood) […]
West Pierce Fire call activity increases 16% in January
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. In January, firefighters responded to 1,669 9-1-1 calls for service. This averages to more than 53 calls per day and approximately 84% were for medical aid. Compared to January 2021, this represents a 16% increase in call volume.