The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 19 (6:30 P.M.) remotely. Access the agenda and participation instructions on the City’s website.
Lakewood City Council April 19 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 19 (7 PM) remotely. Access the agenda and participation instructions on the City’s website.
Cliff Quisenberry Ends Tenure on Planning Commission
After 16 years of serving on the City’s Planning Commission, most of which as chair, Cliff Quisenberry is “retiring” from his volunteer post. During his tenure, Quisenberry participated in a significant number of City planning efforts including a major update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program, amendments to the zoning code regarding signs, […]
Rainier War to increase aircraft activities
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 62nd Airlift Wing’s Exercise Rainier War is scheduled April 19-30. During the two-week exercise, there may be an increase in aircraft activities. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs, 62nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs at 253-982-5638 or the Wing Commander’s Hotline.
JBLM to train with mortars, artillery and demolitions April 19-23
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with mortars, artillery and demolitions from 6:30 p.m. 19 April to 23 April 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Strickland Joins Peters in Reintroducing Legislation to Help Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Representative Scott Peters (CA-52) as an original cosponsor in introducing an updated version of H.R.2483, the bipartisan Build More Housing Near Transit Act, to encourage the construction of low and middle-income housing in transit-served, walkable locations. The bill, which reflects language included in last year’s H.R. 2, the Moving Forward […]
The Y urges community to stick to a healthy routine
“Staying active improves your mood, boosts energy and supports good health,” says Charlie Davis, President and CEO of the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. “We all need more of that right now!” All nine YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties centers from Bremerton to Sumner and across Tacoma remain open. With more than 30,000 […]
Kilmer Votes for Paycheck Fairness Act
On April 15, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted in support of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963, help eliminate the gender wage gap, and guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination. Rep. Kilmer has co-sponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act in every Congress since he […]
Bill to create a statewide database of police use-of-force incidents passes Legislature with overwhelming bipartisan support
With an overwhelming bipartisan 46-2 vote, the state Legislature today took a final vote on a bill Attorney General Bob Ferguson requested to create a database of police use-of-force incidents so the public, policymakers, researchers and law enforcement can access the data. Currently in Washington state, there is no central repository for use-of-force data. Sen. […]