Mountain View Funeral Home: Francis William Ahfook; Leta P. Bartlett; Morris Gills; Bruce Roger Ramey; Dennis Randall; Dale Wahlund. Scott Funeral Home: Leslie Gore; Ibrahim Torres.
To Know
Update on Village at Chambers Bay Parking Meters
The new parking meters in the Village at Chambers Bay have been installed and are being tested before becoming fully operational. Please check future issues of Headlines, the City’s Facebook and website for updates and status reports on when they will be activated.
Letter: Tuskegee Airman recalls tough military times as 100th birthday approaches
Submitted by Betty Anderson. For years he worked in what he called “a high-stress job,” sending pilots into the dangers of war, not knowing if they would return to the base. Even though he sent escorts for U.S. bombers fighting for the world’s freedom, he and his cohorts didn’t have the rights or respect of […]
Neighborhood Council Program Survey Open Now Through August 31
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to take a survey now through August 31 to provide feedback on the City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood Council program. With an ongoing focus on fostering deeper levels of community engagement, and supporting government transparency and accessibility, the City’s Neighborhood Council Standards and Guidelines are reviewed every five years along with possible amendments […]
Puget Sound Energy breaks ground on new Operational Training Center
Puget Sound Energy and development partner Trammell Crow Company, a global real estate development firm, are breaking ground on a new training facility, enhancing hands-on training for PSE field workers, first responders, engineers and project management staff. When complete, electric and gas utility workers and emergency first responders will receive high quality training in one […]
Be a Good Neighbor: Follow the City’s Yard Sale Signage Regulations
To ensure the streets and signposts of University Place do not become cluttered with out-of-date signs promoting seasonal yard sales, the City of U.P. requires: In addition to reducing visual clutter in U.P., these regulations also protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists by providing better visibility on streets and sidewalks. Fines of $100 […]
Summer outreach event offers back-to-school supplies, resources and local talent showcase
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and The Griot Party Experience are hosting “Summer Outreach Experience: Seeds to Garden,” a resource fair and youth talent showcase to support children and families as they prepare for back-to-school. Interested youth and families are invited to join us on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 12 – 5 p.m., at Edison […]
The Lakewood City Council August 12 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on August 12 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Understanding the Need for a Representative Payee
You may know someone who gets a monthly Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment and who also needs help managing their money. We can appoint a person or an organization to act as a “representative payee” responsible for receiving and managing a person’s Social Security benefits or SSI payments. When we assign […]