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. […]
The Puyallup City Council April 27 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 27 (6:30 P.M.). Access the meeting agenda and agenda packet as well as location/connection information on the City’s website.
The DuPont City Council April 28 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Council Workshop on April 28 (6 P.M.) remotely. Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Local Camp Invention Program Now Available in Action-Packed, At-Home Format
Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is offering local children an all-new, at-home format of the program: For the Tacoma, Wash. area: the week of June 28 – July 2, 2021. Regional program sponsors include The Boeing Company – Puget Sound. For the Steilacoom, Wash. area: the week of July 26 – […]
Obituary Notices
Mountain View Funeral Home: Lucille Jackson; Randy S. Nalder; Geraldine Barbara Henneberg. Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Service: Randy R. Fisler.
Lakewood City Council Adopts Statement on Equity
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood City Council adopted a statement on equity on April 19, 2021. Resolution No. 2021-05 commits the Lakewood City Council to take measures to identify and eliminate systemic racism. Issues of social justice have been magnified by recent events. The statement reflects the Lakewood City Council’s consideration of the influence of government on […]