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 […]
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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.
Celebrating 30 Years: The Journey to Our Museum
In 1999, interested citizens wanted to begin to preserve the history of University Place and thus began the journey. Over the years we have worked on the concept of a museum in the city. We now have a site that has its own historical history, the Curran Orchard. In this coming year, we are excited […]
Steilacoom Museum Holiday Store Final Weekend
Historic Fort Steilacoom announcement. The last weekend for the Steilacoom Historical Museum Holiday Store will be December 7 and 8. Saturday hours are 10:00 to 4:00, and Sunday hours are 12:00 to 4:00. The Holiday Store is filled with ornaments, decorations and unique gifts. George Rybolt’s hand -crafted birdhouses are featured with their roofs of […]
Pierce County Ride Along
We are back in Parkland on day shift to ride with Deputy Harmes. See how his day goes as he responds to a suspicious vehicle, some w We share these videos with you so you have an actual look at what it is like to work a full shift as a deputy. Visit our profile […]