Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation department will provide about 640 free Christmas trees to military families Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Active-duty servicemembers with ranks E-1 through E-5 and their spouses can pick up a tree at the Carey Theater parking area off Liggett Avenue. Recipients must show a valid military […]
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Update on Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Fees
The City of University Place has performed a capital and operational needs assessment of its surface water management system and developed a 20-year financial model that includes a recalculation of annual storm drainage and surface water management fees as well as a new “System Development Charge” to account for inflation. The last inflation adjustment occurred […]
Free Winter events at the Conservatory, Salmon Saturdays, Holiday Blast at Norpoint and Jingle Bell Run next weekend
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Battle of the Badges Returns in January
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is out for blood…literally. After losing to the U.P. Police Department in last year’s “Battle of the Badges” blood drive, the firefighters are ready to take the title back. You can help them do so—or help UPPD maintain their bragging rights—by donating blood on Jan. 7 and 8 from 10 […]
Sound Credit Union Finalizes Acquisition of Washington Business Bank
Submitted by Sound Credit Union. TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union, headquartered in Tacoma, announced the completion of its acquisition of Washington Business Bank based in Olympia, Washington. The transaction, finalized late last week, includes Sound acquiring all assets and assuming substantially all liabilities of Washington Business Bank. With the addition of Washington Business Bank, […]
Town Hall With Deputy Mayor John Hines on December 7
TACOMA, Wash. – Deputy Mayor John Hines will host a town hall on December 7, 2024, from 10 AM to noon, at the Eliseo Senior Living Main Campus (1301 N. Highlands Parkway). The event is a “Senior Summit” focusing on senior issues and aging in place in Tacoma. All are welcome to attend and share […]
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library parking lot temporary closure
The Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library parking lot will close at noon on Saturday, Dec. 7, for the City of Lakewood’s Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting. The parade route starts outside the library building on Alfaretta Street SW and continues along Gravelly Lake Drive SW.The library’s hours of operation (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) are […]
City Council Approves Funding to Enhance Senior Services in Proposed Partnership With Metro Parks Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council has demonstrated its commitment to the well-being of Tacoma’s seniors aged 50 and older by unanimously approving a request from Council Member Sandesh Sadalge for $30,000 in Council Contingency funding to support a smoother transition in senior services. The proposed plan involves partnering with Metro Parks Tacoma to leverage […]
JBLM will be conducting demolitions training Dec. 4-12
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. to Dec. 12 at 11:59 p.m. (Conclusion times could change for various circumstances). Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.