TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill eight positions on the Equity in Contracting (EIC) Advisory Committee: The Equity in Contracting Advisory Committee is an advisory panel to staff as it pertains to the City’s EIC policy. The Committee is responsible for monitoring compliance with all provisions and regulations […]
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The Lakewood City Council May 28 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 28 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Successful Work Parties in Steilacoom
Submitted by Nancy Henderson. Three successful work parties in one week to spruce up our Town parks and pathways sets a new record for parks and trails volunteerism. Native roses along the 5th St Waterway, long hidden from view, were liberated from strangling blackberry vines by a determined group of volunteers on Monday, 13 May. […]
Student Media publication, The Pinnacle, brings home Best in Show honors from the Associated Collegiate Press
In its first year back in production since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Pierce College’s student media publication, The Pinnacle, brought home two “best in show” awards from the Associated Collegiate Press conference. Over 500 universities and community colleges from across the nation attend the ACP conference and compete for their publications to be recognized by […]
WA Tribes to Receive $39.4 Million to Remove Fish Barriers, Restore Salmon Habitat
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Today (May 22, 2024), U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) announced that the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced $39.4 million in funding for nine projects in the State of Washington to remove fish passage barriers like small dams and culverts, open salmon and steelhead migration routes, and allow […]
Kilmer Announces Historic Investment in Tribal Housing Across Washington’s Sixth Congressional District
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (May 22, 2024), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a total of more than $21.5 million in federal funds through the Indian Housing Block Grant Program to Tribes in Washington’s Sixth Congressional District to support Tribal housing projects. […]
Obituary Notices – May 25, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Edna Malie Baker; Ester Haeyoung Oh. Powers Funeral Home: Virginia Rae Sutherland. Hill Funeral Home: Tommie Charles Mathews.
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Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. We have a new addition to the team, and I’m delighted to introduce you to Vacsquatch – one of the most unique “employees” at the County. You may remember we just finished a public truck naming process and Vacsquatch was the winner by a landslide! As with all our Planning […]
Lakewood City Manager May 24 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) May 24 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.