Clover Park School District has the third highest percentage of Black or African American residents in Washington. No wonder then that the Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective wanted to know how I, as a candidate for Clover Park School Board, would address one of the Black Collective’s objectives, that of improving the educational outcomes of Black students. […]
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Film ‘Red Violin’, Violinist Naomi Southard featured at Lakewood’s FAB Fest Oct. 9
An announcement from Phil Raschke. A 300 year old Bussotti violin is on auction in Montreal. The violin is considered by experts as the most perfect acoustical instrument ever made. It is desired by rich and poor alike. But why is the color red? This mystery and others were foretold in a 1681 reading of […]
SR 512 ramp to southbound I-5 closed Thursday night, Sept. 23 for asphalt repair
A press release from Washington State Department of Transportation. LAKEWOOD – Travelers who use the westbound State Route 512 on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5 will need to plan for extra travel time overnight Thursday, Sept. 23. Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the ramp from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, Sept. […]
Flutist Jeannie Hill Making Special Appearance at October FAB Fest
An announcement from Phil Raschke. The Lakewood Film, Art, Book (FAB) committee is delighted to announce that classically trained flutist Jeannie Hill will be making a special appearance at the 9th Annual FAB Fest on October 9th.. Ms. Hill is a founding member of the Northwest Sinfonietta and Director of the Northwest Flute Collegium. She […]
Eviction, Utility Shutoff Moratoriums Expire 9/30
An announcement from City of Lakewood. Several important moratoriums are due to expire on Thursday, Sept. 30. Utility shutoff moratorium Eviction bridge moratorium Utility assistance is also available from the county. Pierce County rental assistance is still available, and renters must apply for assistance before the moratorium expires to avoid eviction. Landlords have some newer resources that may […]
Poll: Not in favor of name change
In less than 24 hours, 577 responses were registered when readers were asked, “Should Ft. Steilacoom Park be renamed to Dr. Claudia B. Thomas Park?” If you are wondering where this idea came from, you can learn more here and here. The poll is now closed.
Lakewood’s 25th Anniversary to be Celebrated Sept. 25
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will commemorate a quarter-century of Lakewood with music, dance, performances, art, history, food trucks, and speeches. Performances will represent Thailand, Mexico, Korea, and Guam. Art will be displayed […]
State of the Clover Park School District at Lakewood United Sept. 23
Submitted by Lakewood United. Superintendent Banner has led the Clover Park School District since 2019 and has a 26 year background in education with 18 of those years in administration. Please join Lakewood United to learn how Covid-19’s challenges have been met and what our district has been doing to meet the educational needs of […]
Promising Futures: Harrison Prep senior Angel Lee
An announcement from Clover Park School District. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Harrison Preparatory School senior Angel Lee. She plans to study developmental and regenerative biology in college with the intention of becoming a healthcare researcher for her career. She has seen the impact a rare disease has had on the life […]