The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 13 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
To Know
Senate passes Nobles bill continuing program to improve active transportation connectivity in overburdened communities
A bill to continue a statewide program to improve active transportation connectivity in overburdened communities unanimously passed the Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 6283, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would eliminate the expiration date for the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, which is set to end in 2027. Williams, a Black community organizer and advocate, worked […]
Local students named to Dean’s Honor Roll at Wichita State University
Steilacoom’s Kaylor Walker is one of 3,686 students named to the Wichita State University Dean’s Honor Roll for fall 2023. To be included on the dean’s honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. About Wichita […]
DuPont ARPA-LFRF Small Business Recovery Grant Program accepting applications starting Mon. Feb. 12
DuPont ARPA-LFRF Small Business Recovery Grant Program is accepting applications starting Monday, February 12. Applications can be submitted through email or mail starting Monday, February 12 – Monday, March 4 at 4:00 p.m. Submissions will be reviewed by the order date received. Learn more and apply at the Business Information page. Additional Info…
Local Students named to George Fox University Fall Dean’s List
Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the fall 2023 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list. Anderson Island DuPont Fircrest Lakewood University Place George […]
Friendships and Connections via Transportation in the Port of Tacoma
A little over a year ago, I had coffee with an old friend, Duane Vincent. We had been third grade students together at Stanley Elementary School in Tacoma. After school we played on the hills of the Wilkeson reservoir, ate the plums off his family’s tree and always enjoyed each other’s company. In the fourth […]
Vehicle theft suspect leaves her child in stolen car while attempting to evade arrest
Yesterday (Feb. 6, 2023), at 1:00 p.m., a patrol deputy spotted two suspected stolen vehicles enter an apartment complex in the 500 block of 108th St S in Parkland. A backup deputy arrived and the two entered the parking lot to contact the suspects. As deputies approached the vehicles, the occupants quickly exited. A female […]
City Receives Award of Excellence in Financial Reporting
For the 26th straight year, the City of University Place has earned the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Award of Excellence for meeting high standards in financial reporting, transparency, and accountability for its 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Criteria include demonstrating a clear understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), providing comprehensive financial information, […]
Pierce County Library Board holds public records hearing and does other business
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing for the Library System’s fees associated with its proposed public records request policy, continue reviewing updates to policies, hear about progress for the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, and address additional business. The meeting will be […]