University Place, WA – On April 9, Rodney Robinson announced his campaign for University Place City Council Position 4. Rodney has spent his career serving the community as a nonprofit leader and human services provider. In 2017, following the arrival of his youngest child, he and his wife moved their young family to University Place […]
The DuPont City Council April 13 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 13 (7 P.M.) remotely. Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Pierce County Caregiver Conference goes virtual
Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver can be a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. On top of normal stress, the isolation created by COVID-19 has resulted in incredible challenges for care takers and caregivers’ well-being […]
Application filed for 15 townhomes in Lakewood
112th Street Townhomes has filed a Project Permit Application with the City of Lakewood to construct 15 townhomes style dwelling units with 23 structured and open air parking spaces, landscaping, open space and associated site improvements at 4808-4812 112th Street SW. A public comment period is open until April 23, 2021. Learn more at the […]
Obituary Notices – April 12, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Roberta Lucinda Feggans-Norman; Karen Jarvis. Mountain View Funeral Home: Phyllis Jean Atkins; Janice M. Baker; Donald H. Coolidge; Craig Anthony Fawcett; Ernie Franklin McAtee Jr.; Joanne Haftle McCarthy; Patricia Margret Nagley; Brian P. O’Reilly; Godwin I. Okoye; Josephine Lottie Roberts; Benny T. Velasquez. Powers Funeral Home: Daniel Milton […]
Oakbrook Hosting 50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration
Oakbrook Elementary School is hosting a virtual 50th anniversary night on Monday, April 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Join us for a night of celebration, memories and fun online. The event will include a slideshow of Oakbrook through the years, guest speakers and fun prize drawings for those in attendance. If you would like […]
2021 Lakewood Summer Event Schedule Announced
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood’s 2021 summer event schedule has been announced. Headline events include the Lakewood Farmers Market, Summer Nights Concert Series, Parks Appreciation Day, Drive-In Movie Nights, and Truck and Tractor Day. Public health guidelines will be observed at all events. The Lakewood Farmers Market will operate at Fort Steilacoom Park from 2 […]
Infoblox Renews Lease in Tacoma
The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County announces that Infoblox is retaining its Center of Excellence and hiring hub in Tacoma for six more years. The company will remain at the Horizon Pacific Center in the city’s Old Brewery District. The company has increased from 45 employees to more than 225 since 2016 when it selected Tacoma for its […]
Legislature approves Bronoske bill to provide protections for emergency volunteers
A bill by Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) to provide immunity protections to emergency services volunteers has received unanimous support in both chambers of the Washington Legislature. The bill passed the state Senate on Monday after receiving approval by the House of Representatives in March. This is the first bill by the new representative to pass the legislature. House […]