The Board of Health’s next Regular Meeting will take place on Feb. 5 (3-5 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
To Know
Nobles bill to address student mental, behavioral health heard in committee
A bill to create a statewide framework for school-based mental and behavioral health services was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 5126, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would establish a coordinated network to ensure students across Washington have equitable access to mental and behavioral health resources. It […]
Hearing: Permits for new McDonald’s restaurant, Feb. 18
The City of Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department will be holding a public hearing for permit numbers 13614 and 13600 – Conditional Use Permit and Design Review Permit for a new McDonald’s restaurant. The proposed project consists of a new drive-through and dine-in restaurant on a vacant parcel near the intersection of San Francisco […]
JBLM will conduct demolitions training Feb. 4-7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from Feb. 4 at 8 a.m. to Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs at the following URL: https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances.
Tribal Member completes WaterCorps internship
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News For some, fishing is a relaxing weekend hobby, but for Puyallup Tribal Member Christopher Lage, it’s a way of life. While Lage was growing up, his family instilled in him a deep respect for the land and its resources. Paired with his growing appreciation for fishing, this led him […]
Champions of Commerce Awards & Annual Meeting Set for February 21, 2025
Submitted by the Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Puyallup, WA – The Puyallup/Sumner Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Champions of Commerce Gala & Annual Meeting, taking place on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Pioneer Park Pavilion in Puyallup. This premier event celebrates excellence among local businesses and organizations while also serving as the […]
Applications for 2025-2026 Tacoma Creates Funding Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Creates is now accepting applications for its sixth year of funding, supporting programs and events to be presented between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026 by non-profit organizations whose primary purpose is to advance and/or preserve arts, culture, heritage, and/or science. There are two funding categories – Comprehensive Organizational Support […]
DuPont’s Heirloom Orchard near Fort Nisqually, March 23
The DuPont Historical Society is hosting a presentation as a part of our lecture series on March 23, 2025. The presentation is on DuPont’s Heirloom Orchard near Fort Nisqually and the different varieties of trees growing there. Local habitat expert Mike Farley will be giving the presentation to inform people on the history of the […]
With gratitude…
After many years of volunteering their time and talents, Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC) members Ron Kent and Rick Larson completed their terms of service this month. Kent began his service as a member of the EDAC in 2011 and was a key contributor and valued adviser to the City Council on a number of […]