Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – May 18, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84516344123 Planning Commission – June 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84392261519 Civil Service Commission – May 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86430542756 Preservation and Review Board – May 26, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84705609211 (*) Meetings […]
FCC launches new program that connects consumers to internet access during COVID-19
Submitted by Washington State Health Care Authority. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just launched the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program. EBB is a temporary program that helps families and households who are struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is EBB? This program provides a discount on monthly high-speed internet bills for qualifying […]
Pierce County Moves to Phase 3 May 18
Governor Jay Inslee announced on May 13 that the state is moving toward a statewide June 30 reopening date and that all counties in Washington will move to Phase 3 of the Healthy WA: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan effective May 18 until June 30. The full reopening could happen earlier than June 30 if 70% or more of Washingtonians […]
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan “Yes In My Backyard” Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Production
On May 13, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09) introduced the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act, bipartisan legislation to identify obstacles to, and opportunities for, increasing home construction through better zoning, by-right development, and faster permitting. The legislation aims to encourage localities to eliminate discriminatory land use policies and remove barriers that prevent needed […]
Strickland Urges South Sound Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is urging hardworking families in Washington’s 10th Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible. As part of the American Rescue Plan Congresswoman Strickland helped […]
The Essential Contributions of U.P.’s Public Works Team
When we think of essential workers, our minds immediately focus on doctors, nurses, firefighters and police—and rightly so. But as the COVID pandemic has shown us, Public Works professionals are essential, too. Over the last year, many businesses, schools and daycares have reduced hours or closed all together, directing staff to work from home. Many […]
Lakewood’s Baskin-Robbins closed
The coolers and signage are gone from Lakewood’s Baskin-Robbins. The store, on 100th near Gravelly Lake Dr, was in that location for decades.
Point Defiance Bypass: Expect traffic delays at railroad crossings May 16
On May 16, Sound Transit, in partnership with WSDOT and Amtrak, will run trains on the Point Defiance Bypass for systems testing. Trains will run from Tacoma Dome station to the Nisqually Junction. Testing will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with trains running at speeds up to 79 mph. Travelers may experience […]
Pierce College program named one of nation’s top online bachelor’s in fire sciences
Pierce College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Fire Services Leadership and Management was recently named one of the nation’s top online bachelor degrees in the fire sciences by www.CollegeConcensus.com. The program, which launched in January 2020, prepares existing firefighters to transition to roles in management and leadership positions. The program provides valuable professional development for […]