Submitted by Linda Hood, University Place. The WA state legislature passed landmark police accountability bills during the 2021 legislative session. The killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor highlighted the need for a change in police culture and training. These bills contain many common sense measures, for example banning choke holds and no-knock warrants as […]
Letter: For Parents
Submitted by Richard Mercier. Thank you, voters, for propelling Whitney Holz through the primaries and on to the General election for the University Place School District Board. With two children, Whitney is the only candidate with kids in the district so she understands the unique concerns and challenges facing parents today. She respects the rights […]
PulsePoint App Empowers Residents Trained in CPR
A press release from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. An automated external defibrillator (AED) was placed at Fort Steilacoom Park as a tool to save lives in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest incident. Local community partners joined together to place the AED and West Pierce Fire & Rescue provided training for the City […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – August 27, 2021
Submitted by City of DuPont. Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
The Puyallup City Council Aug. 31 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Aug. 31 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
ARNORTH to support NIFC in wildland fire ground response operation in California
A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, approximately 200 U.S. Army Soldiers will support a wildland fire ground response operation in Northern California. U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, will provide operational command of the active-duty military ground forces […]
Obituary Notices – August 30, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Deborah Sue Morrison. Mountain View Funeral Home: Evelyn Melvia Bogrand; Douglas Franklin Sr.; Carolyn Alice Gordon; Terry Lea Green-Bliss; Alphonso Wilbert Knight Jr.; Sheryl Denise Lindsay; Dennis Raymond Spragg.
Frank Diaz throws hat in ring for DuPont City Council
Submitted by Citizens for Frank Diaz. Frank Diaz has a reputation for initiating and completing projects. His proven track record of accomplishments makes him the ideal candidate for City Council. As a veteran, entrepreneur and small business owner who has held countless leadership roles, there has never been a task too big to complete, nor […]
Bernie Cooper sets record for longest serving Lakewood Lion
Written by Dr. Bob Allen. This story of a dedicated Lions club member shows how the “We serve” spirit can inspire a person to join others for decades to improve their community while becoming a better person themselves. Bernard “Bernie” Cooper joined the Willapa Harbor Lions Club in Raymond, WA, after being personally invited by […]