Submitted by Greg Premo, Chief of Police, City of University Place. Beginning this Sunday, July 25, several of the new laws around police “reform” that were passed by your state legislature and signed into law by your governor will go into effect. While I think the lawmakers meant well, I am not of the opinion […]
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City of Puyallup to Launch Monthly E-Newsletter
A press release from City of Puyallup. Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is excited to announce the launch of it’s first-ever monthly e-newsletter. Called the Puyallup Connection, this electronic newsletter will be the official source of information about the City. Launching in August 2021, this marks the City’s first concerted effort to create […]
Lakewood hearing on Development Regulation Amendments
The Lakewood City Council will be holding a public hearing for the 2021 Annual Development Regulation Amendment Package on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. regarding Title 18A Land Use and Development Code. Title 18A: 18A.10.125 – Inserting map to portray where JBLM flight patterns overlap with Lakewood 18A.10.070 (C) and (N) – Updating text […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 22
On July 22, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 30-July 13 is 93.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.1 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 118 COVID-19 cases and no deaths. Our totals are 52,303 cases and 630 […]
Obituary Notices – July 23, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Helen F. Surber; Ute Hoffmann; Carmen R. Dinglasan; Willis Grant Myers. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Margaret Dora Woodbury. Mountain View Funeral Home: Carl Matthew Rogers.
JBLM Soldier found deceased off-base
A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. On July 21, 2021, at approximately 2 p.m., following an extensive search led by the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s office, 1st Lt. Brian Yang was found deceased along a run route near Mt. St. Helens. Yang was a platoon leader assigned to 513th Transportation Company, 13th Combat Sustainment Support […]
Toxic algae caution advisory issued for Spanaway Lake
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On July 21, we issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. You should avoid areas of the lake where you see algae because they can pose health concerns. You’ll see signs posted at the lake to let you know about the advisory. When you see […]
University Place to Chipseal Neighborhood Streets Next Week
The City of U.P. Public Works Department will be chipsealing eight miles of neighborhood streets from July 29 through July 31. On-street parking on affected roads will be prohibited that day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the roads will be closed during the actual chipseal application. Motorists will be able to access the […]
Water Assistance through LASA for Eligible Lakewood Residents
Submitted by Irene Coco, LASA Case Manager. LASA is currently helping eligible Lakewood residents with water assistance. Up to $100 of one-time annual assistance for overdue bills Seniors are eligible for $300 in assistance for overdue bills Income must be lower than 80% of Lakewood’s median income Call 253-581-8689 to make a Tuesday morning application […]