When I was a child, my mother used to show me the Big Dipper in the night sky and Orion. I dutifully nodded but was never able to discover them myself. To me, they were stars like any others. Beautiful to look at. Somewhat mysterious. Certainly, no constellations. Then, our city built a planetarium, and […]
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CPSD Staff Spotlight: Lochburn family involvement coordinator Alicia Ferry
A news story from Clover Park School District. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Lochburn Middle School family involvement coordinator Alicia Ferry. She started at Lochburn in March as a temporary employee before moving into a permanent role over the summer. She worked as a manager at Starbucks for five years and utilized the company’s […]
Lakewood Playhouse presents Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound
An announcement from Lakewood Playhouse. The Lakewood Playhouse, re-opened to public performances, opens its 83rd Season main stage on Sept. 24 with the third installment of Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical trilogy, Broadway Bound. Lakewood Playhouse previously produced the first two installments, Brighton Beach Memoirs in its 80th season, and Biloxi Blues in season 81. Broadway Bound […]
Letter: It’s Not At All Black Or White
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. […]
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.