Officials have confirmed two people were killed and at least nine homes were destroyed and several more were heavily damaged in a brush fire in Lakewood’s Woodbrook neighborhood Friday afternoon, according to West Pierce Fire & Rescue. Crews were called to the scene of the fire in the Jamestown Mobile Home Park near 146th Street […]
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Pierce County Council seeks citizen member for Performance Audit Committee
The Pierce County Council is seeking a civic-minded individual to join Pierce County’s Performance Audit Committee to help improve the performance and accountability of Pierce County government. We’re accepting applications to fill an at-large position on the committee through Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Please apply online here. The Performance Audit Committee plans and coordinates performance […]
Speed emphasis: Slow down Lakewood
Last week the Lakewood Police Department’s traffic division conducted a two-day speed emphasis on Bridgeport Way between Pacific Highway and 112th Street SW. The emphasis was done to remind people to drive the posted 35 mile per hour speed limit. Below are the stats from the two-day patrol: Additional police action outside of the targeted area […]
The University Place City Council August 7 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on August 7 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Tacoma Open Data Launched August 4
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has launched Tacoma Open Data at cityoftacoma.org/tacomaopendata. The updated open data portal – which builds on lessons learned from the City’s work in data analytics – is designed to make it easier for people to access data from the City without legal restrictions on use or reuse. “The launch […]
The Lakewood City Council August 7 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on August 7 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town announces 2023-24 Season
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. The 2023-2024 Season of Classical Tuesdays in Old Town are as follows: FREE but donations are very much appreciated to sustain this series! More information at: http://classicaltuesdays.blogspot.com/
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tacoma Arts Live’s Regional Theater production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream features an ensemble cast and five interconnecting stories that follow four lovers, six actors, and a host of mischievous fairies who find themselves entangled in intrigue prior to a royal wedding ceremony. Director Deanna Martinez reinvents this whimsical romantic comedy by rooting it in a […]
The DuPont City Council August 8 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on August 8 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.