City of Lakewood news story. The contractor has commenced work along the section of Gravelly Lake Drive between Veterans Drive and Washington Boulevard. They are moving along with the final segment of water main along Gravelly and will be spending the next two weeks completing the main, testing, tying it in to the existing mains, […]
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New trustee, Clemencia Castro-Woolery, appointed to Pierce College
Pierce College announcement. As the newest member of Pierce College’s governor-appointed Board of Trustees, Clemencia Castro-Woolery looks forward to supporting the college’s efforts in building an anti-racist institution. As the daughter of a physician and a lawyer, she understood the power and importance of education from a young age. “I’ve always believed that education is […]
TNT: Clover Park board member censured after calling equity officers ‘race pimps’
The Clover Park school board voted to reprimand a board member Monday night after racist comments he made in an email became public. Read more at The News Tribune.
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Nationally Recognized for Hospital Safety
Tacoma – Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was recognized as a leader in patient safety in Washington state with five ‘A’ safety grades across the system, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report. The national distinction recognizes Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “As […]
CPSD Promising Future: Moses Thompson IV
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Custer Elementary School fifth grader Moses Thompson IV. His favorite subject is writing. He enjoys being able to grab a pencil and a piece of paper and let the words, ideas and stories flow out of his brain and onto the […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 15 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood seeks to fill three Planning Commission vacancies
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill three (3) vacancies on the Planning Commission. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Planning Commission is to assist the City Council in the following areas: Planning Issues: Assists City personnel in preparing a comprehensive plan for the City in accordance with state law […]
Suspects turn themselves in
Lakewood Police Department announcement. The three outstanding suspects in the stabbing homicide turned themselves in to Detectives on Wednesday night (11-10). The suspects were interviewed by Detectives and released. The Detectives are continuing to interview other subjects and witnesses and the investigation is ongoing. Once the investigation is completed, Detectives will present the case to the […]
Lancer Brigade Commander Provides Veterans Day Remarks to Lakewood Rotary
Submitted by 2-2 SBCT Public Affairs. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team commander provided Veterans Day remarks to the Rotary Club of Lakewood Nov. 12. “To you Veterans, I want you to know that you should be proud of your service, just as the Lancer Brigade is proud of you,” […]