When someone calls 9-1-1, it is because they need help. The first voice they connect with is a dispatcher, who stays calm and grounded, even when the caller is not. West Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to publicly recognize South Sound 911 dispatchers and the work they do daily, but especially during Telecommunicators Week. […]
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory Director to speaks about the history of the Conservatory and Wright’s Park
Submitted by Cynthia J Endicott, PCSRA Corresponding Secretary. The W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory is an important historical and botanical landmark located at Wright’s Park in Tacoma. As one of only three public Victorian-style conservatories on the West Coast, it serves as a hallmark of Metro Parks Tacoma’s commitment to horticultural excellence. The ever changing botanical […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – April 9, 2021
Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
Clover Park of Kiwanis Conservation Award 2020
Submitted by Thomas Thompson, Clover Park Kiwanis President The Clover Park Kiwanis Lakewood Garden Team has been chosen by the Pierce Conservation District (PCD) Board of Supervisors as the recipient of the 2020 Community Food Project of the Year Award. In their announcement, they stated, “We would like to honor you for the amazing teamwork […]
Pierce County Master Gardeners SATURDAY Talk on Day Lilies
Submitted by Pierce County Master Gardeners. Pierce County Master Gardeners will present a Saturday Talk – April 17, 2021, 10-11am via Zoom. Join Master Gardener Tim Koester to learn about the wonderful world of Daylilies. According to Tim – many people consider a Daylily a perfect perennial! Learn where the plant originated, how and when […]
Rodney Robinson announces his candidacy for University Place City Council Position 4
University Place, WA – On April 9, Rodney Robinson announced his campaign for University Place City Council Position 4. Rodney has spent his career serving the community as a nonprofit leader and human services provider. In 2017, following the arrival of his youngest child, he and his wife moved their young family to University Place […]
The DuPont City Council April 13 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 13 (7 P.M.) remotely. Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Pierce County Caregiver Conference goes virtual
Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver can be a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. On top of normal stress, the isolation created by COVID-19 has resulted in incredible challenges for care takers and caregivers’ well-being […]
Application filed for 15 townhomes in Lakewood
112th Street Townhomes has filed a Project Permit Application with the City of Lakewood to construct 15 townhomes style dwelling units with 23 structured and open air parking spaces, landscaping, open space and associated site improvements at 4808-4812 112th Street SW. A public comment period is open until April 23, 2021. Learn more at the […]