Information was recently shared via social media about the city’s plans for Interlaaken Drive. Concerns were raised about tree removal and lack of public information. These concerns were understandably heightened by markings on selected trees, giving some the impression the trees would be cut soon. Below is the correct information about what is planned, to […]
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Learning with Superintendent Banner: Attendance
Join Clover Park School District Superintendent Ron Banner as he visits with students to discuss important education topics in our new video series “Learning with Superintendent Banner.” In our first episode, Superintendent Banner joins second graders from Four Heroes Elementary School and seniors from Harrison Preparatory School to talk about the importance of attendance. Find out […]
Letter: The Daisies in the Jar by the Window
They were the last two daisies of the beautiful bouquet that he had delivered from the local florist weeks ago to her door. Some of the tips of the petals were tinged with age. Once brightly greeting the day with their happy disposition, the sprightly and perky rays extending from the paling yellowed centers were […]
Over $1 Million Awarded for New Firefighting Equipment
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) was recently awarded $1.113 million dollars through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant to replace the District’s Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). These air tanks supply clean air for firefighters on a fire scene, making the environment safer for them to breathe. Replacing this type of equipment can be expensive […]
Letter: Time to Come Home
She sent me a compass so I could find my way. Attached was an hourglass, a small one at that, time running quickly and irrevocably away. Time to come home. One-hundred miles I hiked solo this just completed summer. Three times I got lost. Early mornings, awake before the sun crested the mountain, I sat […]
CPSD Thomas Middle School Students Attend LABAN Event
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Clover Park School District students from Thomas Middle School attended the LABAN event at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma on Oct. 17, 2024. This educational experience was organized by the Greater Puget Sound chapter of the Filipino American National Historical Society in partnership with the Washington State History Museum to shed light […]
Crime continues its downward trend in Lakewood
Crime is down across the City of Lakewood, according to a summary of third quarter crime data collected and analyzed by the Lakewood Police Department. Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith reported the most recent year-over-year statistics to the Lakewood City Council at its Oct. 21, 2024 regular meeting. Overall, calls for service to the […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 28 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 28 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood City Manager October 25 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 25 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.