By Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive. Well, Monday was a tough day for Pierce County. As you undoubtably know by now, we’ve been moved back to Phase 2. The more restrictive rules go into effect April 16. Like many of our residents, I was frustrated by the rollback after all the work we have done […]
U.P. Chief’s Corner: Traffic, Traffic, Traffic
Submitted by University Place Police Chief Greg Premo. As I have noted in this column before and in my conversations with residents and business owners in U.P., the number one complaint our department receives deals with traffic safety. We certainly hear concerns around all types of criminal or suspicious activity as well, but the one […]
Pair of fundraisers seeks to help victims of Lakewood Apartment fire
A GoFundMe Spokesperson emailed me to share a pair of verified fundraisers to assist the victims of the April 13 Apartment fire in Lakewood. Community needs help after apartment fire please – https://gf.me/v/c/83xf/community-needs-help-after-apartment-fire-please Help After Apartment Fire – https://gf.me/v/c/83xf/q6n4cn-help-after-apartment-fire If you feel called to help, the above links are verified in support of those victims […]
Lakewood Police Department Releases Q1 2021 Crime Report
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood Police Department has released a report on criminal activity for the first quarter of 2021. The report reveals a 5.2% drop in total crime from the prior quarter and a 5.8% drop from the first quarter of the previous year. The department assigns crimes to three general categories: person, property, and […]
Meet TCC’s All-Washington Scholars for 2021
The annual All-Washington event celebrates two outstanding students from each community and technical college in Washington. The event, which will be celebrated online April 15, is hosted by South Puget Sound Community College. Gina Marie Jones and Katrina Wangen will represent TCC. Gina Marie Jones Maintaining a 4.0 GPA while working two jobs isn’t easy, […]
WSTC preparing for toll rate increases and holds local meeting in Lakewood next week
In response to reduced revenues due to a drop in travel during the pandemic, the Washington State Transportation Commission will conduct a work session next week as it prepares to increase toll rates this summer on the State Route 520 bridge and other tolled facilities. The commission will also host a local meeting virtually with […]
New Free Online COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Locator for Washington
Submitted by UnitedHealthcare of Washington. It’s a question that many are asking. Where can I or a loved one go to get the COVID-19 vaccine? With more vaccines becoming available, many people are anxious to learn where they can go to get the vaccine and when. To help make the process smoother, UnitedHealthcare has launched […]
Tacoma Power?Named 2021 Tree Line USA by Arbor Day Foundation
Tacoma – For the 17th year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has named Tacoma Power?a 2021?Tree Line USA in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider’s service area. Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and […]
Legislature approves Leavitt bill expanding education opportunities for incarcerated people
On April 14, the Legislature voted to send HB 1044 to the governor for his approval, the final step to expanding educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Washington state. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), creates pathways from prison to postsecondary and apprenticeship education, a proven method to lowering recidivism rates and […]