Recently our Search and Rescue Team had the opportunity to train our SWAT Team on some high angle rope skills. They had a specific incident which sparked this training so the next time we have a bad guy stuck on a hill SWAT can take the lead to go get him! At the end of […]
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Gardens Galore
When you envision a day trip to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, you may imagine meeting the playful polar bear sisters, exploring the newly reopened Tropical Reef Aquarium, or taking a spin on the antique carousel, a bag of cotton candy in hand. You may not realize there is a world of other adventures and […]
The Puyallup City Council July 2 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 2 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Applicants Sought for Tacoma’s New Urban Design Board
The new Urban Design Board (UBD) is seeking passionate community members to fill the inaugural slate of members in seven key positions. This is your opportunity to join the new board and influence the future of Tacoma’s urban landscape, ensuring that our built environment reflects our rich culture, dynamic community, and vibrant neighborhoods. Positions available: […]
Register for the National Night Out Caravan by July 26
your neighborhood starts to make plans for its National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 6, don’t forget to register your event with the City’s public safety team so that it can be included on the Public Safety Caravan schedule. Members of the U.P. Police Department, West Pierce Fire & Rescue, City Council members and […]
Pierce County Business Assistance Programs
Manufacturers Industrial Assessment Centers (IAC) Implementation Grants Program: IAC grants are available to small- and medium-sized manufacturers to improve energy and material efficiency, enhance cybersecurity, increase productivity, deploy smart and advanced manufacturing technologies, and reduce waste and pollution. Grant awards are up to $300,000 per manufacturer (covering one or multiple projects) per funding round, at […]
The Lakewood City Council July 1 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 1 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Ready to retire? Apply online with Social Security
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement and our online tools can help. Go to www.ssa.gov/myaccount to access your personal mySocial Securityaccount to get an estimate of your retirement benefits based on your earnings record. Once you have an account, you can use our Plan for Retirement tool to see how your benefits […]
Obituary Notices – June 29, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Fred Hoskins. Mountain View Funeral Home: Nanette L. Jahner; Suzuko Nolan; Robert Wynan Skidmore. Powers Funeral Home: Jeanine Maureen Corey.