The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 23 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Job growth strengthens in April
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy gained an estimated 6,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in April. “Nonfarm payroll employment growth in Washington for March and April shows a labor market that is very resilient,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “The weaker preliminary hiring numbers in March were revised upward and […]
Obituary Notices – May 20, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jonathan Chanel Frank Thomsen. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert Howard Bennett Jr.; Juanita Mae Bjork; Jacob L Trujillo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Kathleen L. Flowers. Powers Funeral Home: Danny Lee Cobb. Hill Funeral Home: Deborah Ann Ross. Scott Funeral Home: Kelvin Johnson; Bentee Dallas.
Solemn responsibilities
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. On Monday, I joined the Sheriff and several deputies in Washington, D.C. for the 42nd Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service on the lawn of the U.S. Capitol. This event honored 443 law enforcement officers who had lost their lives in service to their communities. Pierce County Deputies Dom […]
Lakewood City Manager May 19 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) May 19 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell comment regarding Community Safety Efforts on Hosmer Street
City of Tacoma announcement. “I recognize how difficult it has been, for so many residents and businesses, to endure the crime and violence that has been plaguing Hosmer Street for years. I am committed to making Hosmer Street a safe place to live, work, and for families and businesses to thrive. Through my work with […]
Pick the next Pierce County Library card designed by kids and teens
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Vote for your favorite Library Card Design Contest finalists. Pierce County Library System needs residents to cast their votes for the next library card designed by local students at cardcontest.pcls.us now through Wednesday, May 31. This year’s free contest received 569 entries from students who live and attend school […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator May 19 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s May 19 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
The Lakewood City Council May 22 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on May 22 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.