At its April 6 regular meeting Council took the next steps in the process of hiring an independent investigator to review the conduct of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare a contract for investigative services with Seattle law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Brian Moran, former U.S. […]
25th Anniversary Art Contest Winners Announced
The theme of the 25th Anniversary of the City of Lakewood is “commUNITY”. After a year of social distancing, togetherness feels more important than ever. Submissions included art of all mediums from artists of all ages. Each piece in the collection is a testament to the spirit of togetherness, and a reminder that we all […]
Tacoma Public Library and newly reinstated TTPL Foundation join forces for Library Giving Day on April 7
TACOMA, WASH.— On Wednesday, April 7, Tacoma Public Library (TPL) and the Tacoma Public Library Foundation will unite to raise funds for Library Giving Day, a one-day, national, online giving campaign that encourages community members to support their local libraries. “This year, we are asking our community to help us upgrade the library’s Digital Media […]
Clover Park Kids CAN!: Cole Henslee
When the Lakes High School band is playing, it can be hard to find Cole Henslee among the ensemble. This is because you never know where he might be. He may be in the back beating on drums with the percussionists, tucked in with the wind instruments playing clarinet or blending in with the brass […]
Spring Public Safety Academy Starts April 14
Want to know more about how your local police department has been trained to de-escalate difficult situations? Or how the UPPD partners with MultiCare to deal with calls that involve people with mental health issues? What about the pros and cons of police body cameras? What are some of the latest constitutional issues involving law […]
Kilmer Applauds Interior’s $1.6 Billion Investment to Improve Infrastructure on Public Lands and Tribal Schools
Tacoma, WA – On April 2, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer applauded the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) announcement that it will invest $1.6 billion in 2021 to address critical deferred maintenance projects and improve transportation and recreation infrastructure in national parks, national wildlife refuges and recreation areas, and at Bureau of Indian Education schools. The funding was […]
I-5 construction brings weekend Portland Avenue on-ramp closure in Tacoma
TACOMA – If the weather cooperates, a weekend ramp closure in Tacoma will bring an end to the temporary location of southbound Interstate 5 exit 133 to Tacoma’s city center. Weekend ramp closure April 9-12Starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, April 9, the Portland Avenue/East 27th Street on-ramp to southbound I-5 will close around-the-clock until […]
PLU announces plans for virtual spring commencement 2021
Pacific Lutheran University is making plans to hold two virtual commencement ceremonies in late May: one for the Class of 2021 and one for the Class of 2020. The Class of 2021 ceremony will be held on May 29 at 11:00 a.m., and the Class of 2020 ceremony will be held on May 29 at […]
80 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths confirmed Apr. 5
On April 5, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 181.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 80 new COVID-19 cases and no deaths. On April 3 we confirmed 175 cases. On April 4 we confirmed […]