Submitted by Andrea Caldwell. I want to say thank you to the voters of Lakewood for their support and vote in my campaign for Clover Park School Board, District 4. I appreciate the confidence you showed in me, to represent you and your students in our school district. Unfortunately, I did not make it past […]
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Nominations Close Sept. 24 for Lakewood’s 5th Annual Larry Saunders Service Award
Larry Saunders served our country and the City of Lakewood with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, and serve as our first chief. Returning from Iraq, where he re-joined the Army to establish a police college in Baghdad, Larry embraced Lakewood with tireless community service: our Boys & Girls Club, Rotary […]
Lakewood Republican Women to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
Submitted by Marjorie Swalley. The Lakewood Republican Women will host their 50th Anniversary Celebration “Puttin on the Ritz” on Saturday, October 2, 2021 (5:00-8:30 pm) at the Tacoma Country and Golf Club (13204 Country Club Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498). Cocktail attire, Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & No Host Bar. $50 per person RSVP by September 17 […]
Free English Conversation
Submitted by Karen Pease, Sunset Bible Church. If you, or someone you know, would like to improve their English and understanding of culture the following opportunities are available. Three are in person in University Place and Lakewood and one is available online. ESL @ The Station (Mondays, 10am-12pm) – Discuss the lesson of the day […]
FAB Fest presents films ‘Storm Boy’ and ‘Ian’s Realm’ Oct. 9
A news story from Phil Raschke. Based on the beloved book by Colin Thiele “Storm Boy” is a highly emotional tale of a young boy growing up on the beautiful but sparsely inhabited Southern Australian coast who rescues three orphaned pelicans. With his reluctant father and an aboriginal friend, named “Fingerbone Bill”, the boy natures and […]
Promising Futures: Hudtloff Middle School seventh grader Matua Tuncap
A press release from Clover Park School District. Our Promising Futures feature student is Hudtloff Middle School seventh grader Matua Tuncap. His favorite subject is English Language Arts. He enjoys writing short stories and reading science fiction novels. He makes paying attention in class a priority so that he knows what his teachers expect and […]
Letter: Clover Park School Board: Leading from behind with predictable results
Submitted by John Arbeeny. I just finished reviewing 123 Clover Park School Board minutes from 2016 through 2021. My conclusions are based upon what typically appears to be condensed minutes which do not have a lot of detail. On significant issues, such as school reports, equity, accountability, etc. the communication appears primarily in one direction, […]
Clover Park School Board to host board meeting on Sept. 13
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting on Monday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. It will be held at the district’s Student Services Center and live-streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Regardless of vaccination status, all […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 13 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 13 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.