Beginning this week, the City of University Place will be making improvements to Sunset Terrace Park (1902 Seaview Ave. W.). The existing gravel parking lot will be paved and widened to improve accessibility from the lot to the park amenities. Although the playground will remain open during construction, the parking area and adjacent field will […]
Monique Dubose
When I was president of the Tacoma Jaycees in the early 1970s. We sponsored Big Brothers. At Christmas time, K Mart on Sixth Avenue opened up a half-hour early just for us. We gave each young boy we sponsored a five dollar bill from their Big Brothers and those of us who volunteered to watch […]
Letter: Just Like That
She opened the email from the school district to read the notice that her order for his high school graduation cap and gown had been confirmed. It wasn’t even Christmas, not even Thanksgiving, let alone June, a whole eight months off. A long ways off. And just like that tears welled up in her eyes […]
DuPont October 18 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s October 18 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Through the end of November 2025, Lakewood, University Place, Steilacoom, and West Pierce Fire and Rescue (WPF&R) will be working on completing an update to our Hazard Mitigation Plans in partnership with Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is a way for the West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (Lakewood, University Place, […]
Lakewood announces three hearings on Nov. 4
The City of Lakewood, WA City Council will be holding a public hearing for the 2024 Annual Development Regulation Amendments on November 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments or testify in-person or virtually during the public hearing. There are 3 proposed issues addressed by […]
Free Estate Planning Webinar and Other Estate Planning Resources
Submitted by the Pierce County Library Foundation. Securing Your Wishes: Where There’s a Will, There’s a WayDon’t leave key decisions about your life and loved ones to chance. Join us for a FREE 55-minute estate planning session with Lauren Pitman to learn how to create a plan. Thursday, October 24, 202411:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. […]
City of Tacoma Working on Partnership Agreement With Metro Parks to Expand and Enhance Senior Services
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is working on a partnership agreement with Metro Parks to expand and enhance services for seniors aged 50 and older. This collaboration aims to leverage the resources and expertise of both organizations to provide a wider range of programs, activities, and resources for Tacoma’s growing senior population. “This […]
TAPCO Credit Union Wins Best Credit Union in Pierce County
Submitted by TAPCO Credit Union. TACOMA – TAPCO Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition as the Best Credit Union in Pierce County in The News Tribune’s Best of Pierce County Awards. This award, which is voted on by local residents, solidifies TAPCO’s position as a trusted financial institution within the South Sound community. […]