The City is hosting a Van Lierop Park Master Plan Open House on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Pioneer Park Pavilion from 5 to 7 p.m. There, residents can meet the project team, ask questions, and learn more about the Park Master Plan. At the Open House, the project team will unveil three draft […]
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Prepare in a Year: October
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Classy Chassis’ Haunted Car Wash Supports Kids With A Terrifyingly Clean Time
Submitted by Classy Chassis. The legendary Classy Chassis Haunted Car Wash is returning to our community for the 4th year in a row! The Campbell family and Classy Chassis team invite you to come out and enjoy a one-of-a-kind, frighteningly fun experience: drive through a blacked-out car wash and property filled with spooky effects, laser […]
City of DuPont Receives a Clean State Audit
The Washington State Auditor’s Office performed the Financial and Federal Single Audit for 2021-2022. There were no findings in the audit. Auditors looked at internal controls, compliance with federal grants, and overall city financial condition from January 2021 through December 2022. “Congratulations to the DuPont Finance Team for the outstanding results from the 2021 and […]
Ramp meters set to activate on eastbound SR 16 in Tacoma Oct. 16
Travelers who use eastbound State Route 16 in Gig Harbor and Tacoma will soon see active ramp meters along the roadway. On Monday, Oct. 16, the Washington State Department of Transportation will turn on the ramp meters to eastbound SR 16 at the following locations in Gig Harbor: Ramp meters at the South Sprague Avenue […]
Clover Park School District September 2023 Board Review
At its Sept. 11 regular meeting, the Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors commemorated Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance by honoring West Pierce Fire and Rescue for their leadership and support in response to recent fires that affected CPSD families. Deputy Chief Mike Boltz and Battalion Chief Nic Britton, […]
Andrew Sisolak named Scout Executive and CEO of the Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Submitted by Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Executive Board of the Pacific Harbors Council has selected Andrew Sisolak as the new Scout Executive and Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Harbors Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Sisolak takes over from Karen Meier who is retiring after nineteen years […]
Obituary Notices – October 4, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Joyce Helen Parker; Linda Kalland. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ella Walters. Mountain View Funeral Home: Thomas Wayne Goodner; Kristin Heffernan; Maria Luisa Huecias; Jerrold B. Irwin Sr.; Douglas S. Rhine. Powers Funeral Home: Ann Hills; Irmingard “Irma” A Humiston; Donald J Sackman; Myrtle E Zumach; Denis […]
JBLM will conduct mortar training 4-5 Oct.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from Oct. 4 at 12 a.m. to Oct. 5 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.