Mountain View Funeral Home: Christopher J. Woods. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Ronald L. Crocco. Gaffney Funeral Home: Dennis J Coleman.
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A Statement of Pride from Pierce College
Happy Pride, Raiders! Pierce College is dedicated to ensuring everyone in our community feels valued, respected and inspired to achieve their goals. We provide a brave space for Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA2S+/QTPOC, students with disabilities, and all students and staff to seek refuge, and an opportunity for them to cultivate their […]
New Street Racer Laws
The WA State Legislature passed new laws on reckless driving or “street racing” which will aid law enforcement in deterring unsafe behavior on our roadways. RCW 46.61.530 Racing of Vehicles on Highways-Reckless Driving has been updated to include reckless driving on any “off-street facility” It also states Any person or persons who willfully compare or […]
Are you signed up for emergency alerts?
In the event of a large-scale emergency, we need to reach you. Signing up for emergency alerts is crucial. Please visit our Emergency Alerts page if you live or work in Lakewood, University Place and/or Steilacoom. Emergency alerts are used in addition to social media platforms and news media interviews during large-scale incidents. Please consider following us on social […]
City of Lakewood 2025-2026 Human Services Grants
The City designates 1 percent of its general fund to support human services in the Lakewood community. It does this through its biennial Human Services Grant cycle. The city is accepting applications for the 2025-26 Human Services Grants. Applications must be submitted electronically to sbennett@cityoflakewood.us by the Friday, August 9, 2024, 4p.m. deadline. Applicants must be a non-profit health […]
Pierce County Homeless Memorial
Shiloh Baptist will host a service to remember those who died – Spring 2024 – at 5 pm, June 30. Shiloh Baptist is located at 1211 South I St., Tacoma. Each year between 150 and 300 people on the street, homeless. Their deaths go unnoticed. These people were invisible during their lives. We as a […]
Pierce County Community Navigator Program
In partnership with seven community organizations, the Navigator program is designed to reach underserved small business owners in Pierce County. Meet 1:1 with a Community Navigator and discuss your business needs and learn about tailored resources available, including support for rural businesses. The program is funded by $2.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding. Contact […]
Obituary Notices – June 27, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Franklin Fonda Ross. Mountain View Funeral Home: Cư Tan Nguyen. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Milo Gene Rogers.
Beat the Heat: Pet Safety Tips for Hot Weather
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. As our area experiences high temperatures and hot weather advisories, it’s essential to ensure our furry friends are safe and comfortable. Here are a few essential tips recommended by the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County to help keep your pets safe in the heat: […]