New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nelli V. Kruchinina; Carol Diane Geeson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Deane Arfman; Allen Cole; Johnathan “John” Little; William J. Schwehm; Stephanie Smith. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Edwin J. Drury.
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Criminal charges filed against Pierce County sheriff Ed Troyer
Washington State Attorney General’s Office press release. Today the Washington Attorney General submitted charging documents filing misdemeanor charges against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Troyer is charged with one count of false reporting, and one count of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant. Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed these charges in Pierce County […]
Puyallup Extends Outdoor Dining Program
City of Puyallup press release. Puyallup, WA – The Puyallup City Council, at their September 28, 2021 meeting, approved extending the City’s Outdoor Dining Program for another year. Additionally, the Council approved making the City’s Food Truck Pilot Project into a permanent program. These decisions mark a key milestone towards enhancing dining options in Puyallup. […]
Online Auction to Help Save Thousands of Homeless Animals in Pierce County
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting their annual Raise Your Paw Online Auction on Oct. 20-29, an event that animals in need rely on every year. Every dollar raised from the winning bids goes directly to supplies, food, and medical care for […]
Lakewood Sewer Main Repair Starts in November
A press release from Pierce County Planning and Public Works. Pierce County’s project to replace the broken sewer main and remove the bypass equipment in Lakewood along Steilacoom Boulevard is expected to begin within the next month. The project is designed, and the materials and equipment have been ordered. The estimated arrival time of the […]
Be An Informed Voter in U.P.
A press release from City of University Place. Before you cast your ballot in the Nov. 2 General Election, be sure to learn more about candidates running for open positions in Pierce County, including those running for U.P. School District and U.P. City Council Positions. The Pierce County Voters’ Pamphlet provides information about candidates Edward Wood and […]
CPSD offers $50 daily increase for certificated substitutes
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — Clover Park School District will now pay certificated substitutes $50 more each day to serve as substitutes in CPSD classrooms which will help alleviate pressures on schools. Certificated substitutes in CPSD can now earn up to $225 each day they work. Base rate of pay for […]
New detours coming to Lakewood’s Nyanza, Gravelly Lake Dr
A press release from City of Lakewood. DETOUR REVISION. Beginning Friday October 22, Nyanza Road will close for a short duration. During this timeframe, crews will tie the new roundabout at Gravelly and Nyanza to the existing roadway along Nyanza. The detour route will be along Gravelly Lake Drive as shown above. Drivers are advised […]
Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: Architect (One Position):Open to an individual who is currently or has been in the past a professionally certified architect. At-Large (Two Positions):Open to an individual with a demonstrated interest in historic preservation who […]