The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Jan. 22 (8 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
To Know
Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen to Host “Coffeehouse” Resident Engagement Sessions
City of Lakewood announcement. Casual conversation sessions will be held bimonthly on Thursday evenings after work hours. Lakewood, Wash. – Lakewood’s new mayor Jason Whalen has announced bimonthly “Community Coffeehouse” conversation sessions to invite conversation with residents. Each session will be themed and will begin with a presentation from the mayor or a guest speaker before […]
New Program Helps First Responders When Seconds Matter
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Seconds matter during an emergency. First responders answer the calls of the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Now there is a better way to help those in need early on. South Sound 911’s new Emergency Health Profile system provides dispatchers with potentially life-saving information the moment a 911 […]
KBTC’s Northwest Now talks South Sound economy, tours Bates Tech’s new Center for Allied Health Education
Bates Technical College announcement. During a pandemic that’s crippled the world economy, caused supply chain and labor shortages, and skyrocketing inflation, you’d think that the misery would trickle down to the Pierce County economy, but in reality, the opposite has happened.In this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll have our annual checkup of the surprisingly resilient […]
Applicants sought for the Human Rights Commission
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights Commission is comprised of fifteen members serving three-year terms as representatives of the general public and the employer, labor, religious, racial, ethnic, disabled, and women’s groups in the city. The Commission studies, investigates […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. The latest State Department of Health (DOH) data shows vaccines offer protection against the worst COVID-19 outcomes. According to the DOH report, unvaccinated people make up more than 78% of COVID-19 hospitalizations and 75% of COVID-19 deaths. When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, or your booster if you’re already fully vaccinated, […]
Obituary Notices – January 20, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Logo Anthony Lilomaiava, Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: John Neil Borgert. Powers Funeral Home: Emma Geraldine Hirschmann. Hill Funeral Home: Marilyn Skidmore.
Correction: North Lakewood Neighborhood Association, Jan. 25
The next North Lakewood Neighborhood Association meeting with take place Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm via Zoom and meets the 4th Tuesday of every other month at the same time throughout the year. An earlier story had an incorrect date. Connect with the group on Facebook.
Lakewood Police Department Welcomes Class of 16 New Officers
City of Lakewood announcement. Chief Zaro welcomed a new class, promoted two officers, and presented two awards during Tuesday’s Commissioning Ceremony. The Lakewood Police Department welcomed a class of new officers during a Commissioning Ceremony on Jan. 18, 2022. 16 new officers joined the LPD ranks, including 10 entry-level officers and six lateral officers. Two […]