City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill one (1) position on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Representatives to fill the vacant position must be a business authorized to receive hotel/motel taxes. DESCRIPTION: The City of Lakewood shall submit at least 45-days before final action on or passage of proposals by the […]
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KOMO: Eric’s Heroes: The anonymous graves of Western State Hospital
KOMO News’ Eric Johnson tells a wonderful story of the cemetery at Fort Steilacoom Park that is home to former patients at Western State Hospital and volunteers – Grave Concerns – that has been tirelessly marking, and honoring all those buried there. “LAKEWOOD, Wash. – If we could go back in time and start over, we could […]
Clover Park School District Offers Hiring Bonuses for Hard-to-Fill Positions
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash — Clover Park School District is offering hiring bonuses of up to $3,500 to fill important positions inside and outside the classroom. CPSD has a shortage of important positions in our schools made worse by the pandemic, and we are looking to our community for support. Positions are Monday […]
Introducing Clover Park School District’s Give SIX Initiative
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Making a difference in the lives of students and children can be as simple as letting them know what qualities they bring with them every day that help them and those around them succeed. Clover Park School District launched its Give SIX initiative last year built around […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Nov. 22
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting/workshop on Monday, Nov. 22, at 5:30 p.m. It will be live-streamed on Zoom. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting webinar link. Attendees will be asked to provide the following password to join: 929326 […]
CPSD’s Aerospace Manufacturing Program Puts Students on Career Paths
City of Lakewood announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — Students are encouraged to reach for the sky when considering their future. In the Aerospace Manufacturing and Engineering course taught at Lakes High School, they have the opportunity to take that advice literally. The course provides students with the chance to gain real-world skills and hands-on experience to […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 22 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Nov. 22 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Q&A Session Regarding Comfort Inn Homeless Shelter Scheduled for Monday
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood, Wash. – The Comfort Inn near 84th and Hosmer in Tacoma will be converted to an emergency homeless shelter. Residents are invited to a Q&A session on Monday, Nov. 22 to discuss plans for the shelter and ask questions. Comfort Inn Homeless Shelter Zoom Q&AMonday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Zoom […]
Statement of Sound Transit Chief Safety Officer David Wright on resumption of Amtrak service on the Point Defiance Bypass
Sound Transit announcement. Amtrak’s Nov. 18 resumption of its Cascades passenger service on the Point Defiance Bypass follows Amtrak and other agencies work to meet rigorous requirements imposed by Sound Transit. Rather than permitting service on its tracks according to any predetermined schedule, Sound Transit committed to approve resumed service only when compliance with stringently […]