Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. If you’re like me, when you were a kid you played the game, “Red light, green light.” It was no game, however, when I visited the STOP (Sewer and Traffic Operations) facility where our traffic lights are made, tested, repaired and managed. My thanks to Vern Page, a supervisor […]
Lakewood City Manager January 13 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) January 13 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
NBC Today Show Interviews Local Senior Sprinter
Submitted by Madonna Boclair Hanna. Anything is possible when you are a late-in-life amateur competitive sprinter. Just ask Madonna Hanna, 69. While searching online for an inspirational story to share with TODAY SHOW viewers, Gentrix Shanga producer, came across an article Madonna wrote for an AARP online publication the ETHEL, entitled, “How I Became A […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 13 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 13 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Statements From Mayor Woodards, TPD Chief Moore on Recent Violence
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — “This is a tragic day for Tacoma. Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the young male victim who was struck by gunfire this afternoon along Portland Avenue in East Tacoma. We offer our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as others […]
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Pierce County Library System announcement. The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Lakewood Heroes: Video Series (Mary Moss)
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood’s Deputy Mayor Mary Moss is the second Lakewood Hero highlighted in our 2023 Martin Luther King Jr. video series. Moss shares why she formed the nonprofit Lakewood Multicultural Coalition.
Puyallup’s Rumor of the Month: Stormwater Treatment
City of Puyallup announcement. Rumors and gossip are rarely factual. Get the facts straight from the source. Introducing our Rumor of the Month page. Each month, we’ll showcase a new rumor we’ve been hearing around the community and address it here. Check back here each month for a new rumor. JANUARY 2023 “I heard that […]
At-Large Council Member Kristina Walker to Serve as Deputy Mayor in 2023
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – At the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting, At-Large Council Member Kristina Walker was appointed to serve as Tacoma’s deputy mayor in 2023. Passionate about creating more opportunities for all residents of Tacoma, Council Member Walker has worked to close equity gaps and address disparities that exist for […]