Submitted by Nancy E. Henderson and Liz Grasher. Many volunteers contribute their time and talents to make the Town of Steilacoom a highly desirable place to live. Every 4th of July their welcome contributions transform the holiday into a showcase event with a family-friendly street fair, parade, and captivating fireworks display, attracting visitors from near […]
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DuPont July 5 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s July 5 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
Clover Park Rotary Lakewood to sponsor fundraiser in support of wounded warriors
Submitted by Paul Webb. LAKEWOOD – For the seventh time, Clover Park Rotary will sponsor their annual golf tournament at American Lake Veterans Golf Course on August 10th 2024. “Funds raised at the tournament are used in support on-going maintenance and improvements for the course, which is designed to accommodate veterans and wounded warriors, who […]
Pierce County awarded $1.8 million for households to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs
After submitting a joint application, Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and Planning and Public Works (PPW), were awarded $1,833,000 from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) grant. These funds will be used for rebates and incentive programs for home electrification such as high efficiency heat pumps, water heaters, and necessary […]
Hearing: Proposed vacation of portion of 100th St SW
On Monday, August 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., or soon thereafter, the Lakewood City Council will hear public testimony on the proposed vacation of a portion of 100th Street SW lying west of Dekoven Drive and east of Steilacoom Lake, a street end abutting a body of water, pursuant to RCW 35.79.035. The area is […]
Obituary Notices – July 9, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Terry Andre Charles JR.
Tropical Reef Aquarium: Before & After
The Tropical Reef Aquarium at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium reopened in June after extensive restoration and repair of critical animal-care structures, habitats, and life support systems. The 15,000-square-foot aquarium, previously known as the South Pacific Aquarium, is an oasis of warm-water marine beauty, with vibrant, tropical fish and new shark additions in a refreshed space. The […]
Pierce Transit Offering Free Rides to Cooling Centers
The Puget Sound is expecting high temperatures for the next several days. To help those who need access to transportation to get out of the heat, Pierce Transit is partnering with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free bus or SHUTTLE rides (for registered SHUTTLE customers) to cooling centers and shelters. The […]
America’s First Corps change of responsibility ceremony
America’s First Corps will host a change of responsibility ceremony July 9 at 10 a.m. at the I Corps Headquarters building on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Command Sgt. Maj. Sean F. Carns will relinquish his responsibilities as I Corps command sergeant major to Command Sgt. Maj. Nema Mobarakzadeh (Mobar). Carns began as I Corps command sergeant […]