Submitted by Little Church on the Prairie Preschool. Wondering what early childhood education will look like in September? It seems to be all systems are a “go,” post Covid shutdowns. Like travel, there is pent up demand for quality experiences for young children. Most children, from 3 to 6 years of age, missed the stimulation […]
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Clover Park Provides Free Online Tutoring Services for Middle and High School Students
LAKEWOOD — Clover Park School District middle and high school students can now access free, 24/7 online tutoring services at any time on their digital devices. The district has partnered with Paper, an online tutoring resource for middle and high school students. The service allows secondary students to seek help from tutors online for over […]
Letter: ‘The commitment I bring to doorbelling, is the commitment I will bring to the school board’
As of the submission date of this article for publication, I have personally been on the doorsteps of 1,038 homes in Lakewood, pursuing elected office to serve on the Clover Park School Board. Thanks to the help of others, we will have reached 5,000 homes by the date of the Primary Election, August 3. My […]
Local Eagle Scout Builds Tiny Home for the Homeless
Everyone knows about homelessness and the problems that flow from people struggling for an everyday place to live. One local teen decided to do more than talk about it. She built a home for someone. Eighteen-year-old Delaney Dodd spent time, energy, and muscle into constructing a tiny home for the non-profit Sound Foundations NW. Dodd, […]
LASA Looking for New Board Members
Submitted by Irene Coco, LASA Case Manager. Do you find yourself with too much time on your hands? Do you want to make the Lakewood area a better place to live? Do you believe that people deserve safe places to live? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, please reach out to Janne […]
Western State Hospital Master Plan Comment Period Approaching Conclusion
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital. Public comments on the proposal will be accepted through July 7 at 5:00 p.m. The proposed updated […]
Racism and the Clover Park School District
Submitted by Pad Finnigan. The Clover Park School Board concluded its two-evening 2021 board retreat Tuesday night after reviewing the results of five months of staff work. The work product is called the final draft of its Equity Policy. The policy draft is supposed to be voted on by the board on Sept. 13. What’s […]
The Lakewood City Council July 6 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 6 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Grocery Outlet Announces Eleventh Annual ‘Independence from Hunger Campaign
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 11th consecutive Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. From June 23 – July 31, 2021, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 400 locations that will be distributed to local food agencies partners. […]