At a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday with U.S. Environmental Protect Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) continued his push to ensure the Biden Administrations steps up to invest in Puget Sound recovery and restoration. As co-founder of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, Rep. Kilmer has worked to ensure the […]
226 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths confirmed Apr. 26
On April 26, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 242.1 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 226 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths: A woman in her 90s from Tacoma. A man in his 80s […]
Obituary Notices – April 27, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Lawrence Simmons; Shirley Ann Lockard.
The Humane Society adopts innovative technology from Petco Love to help reunite lost pets
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On April 23rd, National Lost Dog and Cat Awareness Day, the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is proudly joining forces with Petco Love, formerly known as the Petco Foundation, a national nonprofit working to lead and inspire change for animals, and animal welfare groups […]
American Lake – Lake Management District No. 1 Advisory Committee Vacancy
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill one (1) position representing the private property owners on the on the American Lake – Lake Management District Advisory Committee. The term of the vacant position is through June 2, 2024. To view the full notice of vacancy and application click here. Applications are due by Friday, May […]
Stronger together
By Jen Tetatzin, PE, PMP, Director of Planning and Public Works. Each May, the American Public Works Association (APWA) dedicates one week to educate the public about the value that local public works departments provide to their communities. This year, National Public Works Week will be from May 16-21 and the theme is, “Stronger Together.” […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – April 23, 2021
Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
Kilmer Joins Schrier, Simpson in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Forest Roads and Protect Waterways, Aquatic Wildlife
On April 22, in honor of Earth Day, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined Reps. Kim Schrier M.D. (WA-08) and Mike Simpson (ID-02) in introducing the bipartisan Legacy Roads and Trails (LRT) Act which leverages public and private funding to address water quality and access for threatened and endangered species like the Chinook salmon, bull trout, and […]
Promising Futures: Tillicum 5th grader Damian Cruz
Our Promising Futures Friday featured student this week is Tillicum Elementary School fifth grader Damian Cruz. He loves school. No matter the subject or work required, Damian is enthusiastic about learning and being in the classroom. His favorite subject is math, and he has enjoyed the challenge of learning how to divide fractions this year. […]