Yesterday (March 14, 2024), our deputies were participating in multi-agency emphasis patrols when Washington State Patrol’s airplane, Smokey (also participating in the operation), spotted a motorcycle speeding westbound on SR-512. A trooper attempted to stop the motorcycle, but the rider flipped off the trooper and fled at over 100 mph, splitting lanes and using the […]
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Friends of Steilacoom Library Spring Book Sale
Submitted by John Ufford. The Friends of Steilacoom Library’s Spring Book Sale is Friday April 5 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturday April 6 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Steilacoom Community Center, 2301 Worthington St, Steilacoom, WA. Join us for a wide selection of fiction, non-fiction, cooking, gardening and other […]
Lahar Drill on March 21
The East Pierce Interlocal Coalition Emergency Management Team, surrounding school districts (Puyallup, Sumner-Bonney Lake, Orting, White River, Carbonado), and partners are coordinating a full-scale lahar evacuation drill. The exercise is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024. The drill is designed to test and improve the ability to evacuate students and staff in case of […]
The Board of Health March 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on March 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Kilmer Introduces Legislation to Reduce Polarization and Support Community Bridgebuilding
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA), bipartisan legislation to support communities in addressing sources of division by aiding local civic and community organizations. These efforts aim to confront contentious issues and, ultimately, bridge divides. A January 2022 NBC News poll revealed […]
‘Availability Survey’ for City’s 2024 Economic Disparity Study Now Set to Begin March 20
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has contracted with Keen Independent, an equity research firm, to embark on the process for a 2024 Economic Disparity Study designed to gather data about marketplace conditions and address any disparities there may be with City contracting. As a first step in the 2024 Economic Disparity Study, Keen […]
Governor signs Bronoske expanding access to anaphylaxis medication in schools
The governor has signed legislation that expands in-school access to life-saving anaphylaxis medication. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, House Bill 1608 passed both chambers unanimously. “Students already face health and safety challenges at school. We should do all we can to protect the kids in our schools,” said Bronoske. “Our schools do a great job eliminating allergens, so […]
Obituary Notices – March 19, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: John T “Jack” Best.
News about your Lakewood Library
Dirt is moving and the foundation is being built for the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library! If you drive by the site at Gravelly Lake Drive SW and Alfaretta St. SW, you will see work underway nearly every weekday. Contractors are installing temporary measures to control erosion, clearing and grading the site, and installing utility lines. Workers are […]