Submitted by William Elder. Silence implies consent. The lawyer shows on tv have softened the axiom: “Qui tacet consentit,” one of the maxims of the law by which we all supposedly live and govern our affairs is tougher in Latin, “Silence gives consent”. Keep your mouth shut and you give your assent to what is […]
U.P. Receives Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
The City of University Place’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2109 was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards […]
TCC to Offer Mostly Online Classes for Fall Quarter 2021
Tacoma Community College (TCC) will continue to offer mostly online classes for fall quarter 2021. The decision is part of a plan to gradually re-open the college, achieving full re-opening by spring quarter 2022. This plan takes into account a number of factors, including: TCC’s first priority is the health and safety of our community. […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – April 30, 2021
Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
The Steilacoom Town Council May 4 Meeting Agenda
The Steilacoom Town Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 4 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on here.
Prepare in a Year: May
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
PSE Partners with Mitsubishi Power to Develop Renewable Energy Storage Solutions
Puget Sound Energy has signed a joint development agreement with Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. to collaborate on project development and technology solutions in line with PSE’s goal to become a “Beyond Net Zero Carbon” energy company by 2045.
Obituary Notices – May 3, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Judith Patricia Kowalski; Jacqueline Elizabeth Hermsen. Mountain View Funeral Home: Naomi Brownfield; Robert John Moultine; Jeffrey Eldon Steele. Hill Funeral Home: Raymond Mohler; Paula Lainfiesta.
Robes of a change-maker: Swinomish Indian Tribe shares cherished Boldt family donation with Washington State Historical Society
Tacoma, Wash – On April 6, 2021, a judicial robe worn by Judge George H. Boldt was donated to the Washington State Historical Society through the generosity of the Boldt family and the Swinomish Tribal Archives. The simplicity of the black mantle belies its sizeable legacy. Forty-seven years ago, a landmark case with national ramifications […]