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 […]
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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 […]
JBLM-North Access Road Improvement Project Delayed
The start of construction is currently being delayed due to material availability. The City will ensure that the contractor has all the material ready for the crews to start and complete the work without suspension, as the City acknowledges the impact that the detour will have on every individual traveling around the lake, as well […]
Three online programs focus on military history of early Washington Territory
Submitted by Walter Neary, Historic Fort Steilacoom Association. Join us as three speakers this coming spring and summer will be diving deep into the military history of Washington Territory before the Civil War. Historic Fort Steilacoom Association in Lakewood will be hosting these talks for members only at 2pm on April 25, May 16 and […]
Pierce College announces 2021 All-Washington Academic Team members
In recognition of their high academic achievements, four outstanding Pierce College students were recently named to the 2021 All-Washington Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, introduced the All-USA Academic Team to honor students for their scholastic achievement and community service efforts. The students who comprise the All-Washington Academic Team […]
The Wood Nymph
Submitted by Eric Chandler, Lakewood. We had a most-wunnerful happenstance this last Fall whilst oot & aboot at the Brown Creek Area Forest area (Olympic National Park). At one point we were walking along a trail that our “’shrooming guide”, and good friend, Chris Herrera said would lead us to Chanterelle Mushroom Goodies…he was correct […]
City of Lakewood Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
LAKEWOOD, Washington – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Lakewood for its fiscal year 2019 comprehensive annual financial report. The report was judged by an impartial panel to meet the standards of the program, […]
Thornewood Carriage House, piece of PNW history, for sale | Tacoma News Tribune
Thornewood Carriage House once served Thornewood Castle. Read more: Thornewood Carriage House, piece of PNW history, for sale | Tacoma News Tribune
Let Clover Park Technical College Do the Cooking on May 14
You’ve never been to a drive-through like this! Gourmet ingredients and careful preparation come together to make your Friday night special, with proceeds supporting CPTC students. On Friday, May 14, celebrate the end of your work week with dinner made by students in CPTC’s award-winning Culinary Arts and Pastry Arts programs. Drive onto campus and […]