Submitted by Jim Kopriva, Communications Manager for the City of Lakewood. The City of Lakewood has noted the stirring conversation here about a recent proposal to rename Fort Steilacoom Park to Claudia B. Thomas Park. We are pleased to see so much commentary about the application – this is how the process works! Any resident […]
Dollars and sense
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. It’s been said that how you spend your money reflects your values. That’s certainly true of the proposed biennial budget I presented to the Council earlier this week. I’m very proud of how all of you have responded to and cared for our residents over the last […]
Kilmer Encourages Local Students to Apply for Military Service Academy Nominations
A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. On Sept. 22, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) encouraged students in Washington’s 6th Congressional District to apply for nomination to the nation’s military service academies. “It’s an honor to consider students for service academy nominations,” said Rep. Kilmer. “Every year there are a lot of great applications […]
Lakewood City Manager September 24 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 24 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator September 24 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s September 24 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Tacoma City Council Adopts Updates to the Rental Housing Code
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council adopted Ordinance 28780 on September 21, 2021, which is effective immediately. The ordinance updates Tacoma’s Rental Housing Code (TMC 1.95) to align with the State’s Just-Cause Eviction provisions that went into effect on May 10, 2021. The updates to the City’s code will provide […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Lochburn family involvement coordinator Alicia Ferry
A news story from Clover Park School District. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Lochburn Middle School family involvement coordinator Alicia Ferry. She started at Lochburn in March as a temporary employee before moving into a permanent role over the summer. She worked as a manager at Starbucks for five years and utilized the company’s […]
Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske coffee and conversation tour moved to virtual format
A press release from Washington State House Democrats. 28th Legislative District State Reps. Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske are hosting a series of informal coffee and conversation events throughout the 28th Legislative District. Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the remainder of these events will be held online in order to help keep our community healthy and safe. Please visit the […]
Comcast expands Internet Essentials in Pierce County
A press release from Comcast. Comcast today announced new steps to help advance digital equity for even more people in Pierce County. Internet Essentials – the nation’s largest, most successful, and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income individuals – will now expand eligibility to nearly 9,000 Federal Pell Grant recipients throughout Pierce County. These […]