A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Clover Park High School senior Michelle Casas. Michelle hasn’t graduated yet but has been fulfilling her college requirements the past two years as a running start and Upward Bound student. Through these programs, she’s explored future career pathways and gotten a […]
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Business and government to connect at Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum
Pierce County announcement. Business owners looking to create or expand a revenue stream by working with government are invited to attend the virtual 2022 Greater Pierce County Purchasing Forum. In partnership with Alliance Northwest, the Forum will be held on Thursday, March 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Businesses will learn firsthand how to compete […]
Pierce College recognized for excellence in military education
Pierce College announcement. In recognition of Pierce College’s dedication and service to the military community, the Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) has named the college the recipient of the 2022 Institution Award. The CCME Institution Award is presented to a higher education institution in recognition of its significant contributions to the cause of […]
St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School Open House on Sunday, Jan. 30
Submitted by St. Frances Cabrini Catholic School. St. Frances Cabrini School students in Lakewood will be involved in special events daily beginning Sunday as part of the nationwide Catholic Schools Week celebration. School Principal Mrs. Monica Davis said each day will have a different theme locally while also acknowledging the national theme — “Catholic Schools: […]
Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin: Jan. 28, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. SummerFest is Back; Lakewood’s 2022 Events Announced SummerFest is coming back! After a two-year hiatus, Lakewood’s famous summer soirée will return. Enjoy extraordinary entertainment, live music, food, games, rides, and family-friendly fun on Saturday, July 23. The City will host four thrilling Saturday Street Festivals in 2022 at newly-renovated Colonial Plaza: […]
Across the Fence: Trip Traps
Do you like outings? To exciting places? At hardly any cost at all? Traveling world champion Germany used to have an answer to that seeming contradiction “exciting AND cheap” back in the day. And I can’t remember a week when I didn’t find advertising for such trips in my mail box. The concept was called […]
Eastern Oregon University announces 2021 fall term Dean’s List
Eastern Oregon University named 565 students to the Dean’s List for the 2021 fall term. Qualifying students achieve and maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while completing a minimum of 12 hours of graded EOU coursework. View the full list at eou.edu/ua/deans-list. Lakewood Darien Kilen Merlin Perez de […]
CPSD Bus Driver Honored for Saving Choking Student
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Clover Park School District bus driver Janice Batiste was recognized in a short ceremony by Superintendent Ron Banner for her actions helping a choking student on her bus. Batiste was presented with a thank you coin and letter from Banner. “The actions Janice took are not something […]
Lakewood City Council Summary: Jan. 24, 2022
Monday’s meeting began with a presentation from Partners for Parks on the progress of its early efforts to renovate one of the historic barns at Fort Steilacoom Park, perhaps converting it to a multi-use community space. Early study data seems to support the feasibility of a restoration project. Partners for Parks estimates a cost of […]