Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Tillicum Elementary School fifth grader Damian Cruz. He loves school. No matter the subject or work required, Damian is enthusiastic about learning and being in the classroom. His favorite subject is math, and he has enjoyed the challenge of learning how to divide fractions this year. […]
Lakewood
Lakewood City Council Adopts Statement on Equity
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood City Council adopted a statement on equity on April 19, 2021. Resolution No. 2021-05 commits the Lakewood City Council to take measures to identify and eliminate systemic racism. Issues of social justice have been magnified by recent events. The statement reflects the Lakewood City Council’s consideration of the influence of government on […]
Clover Park school board April 26 meeting to be held in person and online
The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular meeting/workshop Monday, April 26, in person at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will also be broadcast on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Individuals who wish to attend the meeting in person must pre-register by noon on April 26 by emailing […]
Support Still Available for Businesses Disrupted by COVID-19
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – COVID-19 remains an active public health threat and a disruption to local businesses. Numerous relief programs remain active to support businesses disrupted by the pandemic. At a national level, the Small Business Administration administers several relief programs. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) offers forgivable loans used to retain workers. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program offers low-interest, […]
Lakewood City Council April 26 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 26 (7 PM) remotely. Access the agenda and participation instructions on the City’s website.
Lakewood City Manager April 23 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 23 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Across the Fence: No News
Some of us have probably heard the term “resilience” ad nauseam. It is defined as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness “; in other words, it’s the elasticity of the mind and soul. It is not even a natural capacity – because it can be learned. You dig into your inner resources and […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight Firwood Secondary paraeducator Charmee Haslett
Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Firwood Secondary School paraeducator Charmee Haslett. She has worked in the district for the last 21 years. Charmee started her CPSD career as an intern at Evergreen Elementary School through the AmeriCorps program. She worked at Lake City Elementary School and Clover Park High School before arriving at […]
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Celebrates Earth Day
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is committed to doing its part to reduce its carbon footprint and increase cost efficiencies. In honor of Earth Day, here are just some of the ways WPFR has moved toward long-term solutions. Over the past four years, WPFR has focused on replacing older vehicles with hybrid models. Currently, WPFR […]