Tacoma Public Utilities social media post. A golden yard is ‘Au’some, and you may not be the only person in your neighborhood with one! Allowing your lawn to go dormant in the summer can save you water and is good for the environment. When conditions are better in the fall the grass should grow back […]
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$4 million to support homeless housing services
Pierce County Human Services is announcing a Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) for an estimated $4 million to support homeless housing services. Apply online before Monday August 28.
Puyallup Library installing hold lockers
If you have been to the Puyallup Public Library lately, you may have noticed some construction activity going on near the parking lot. Very soon, the library will install hold lockers, which will allow patrons 24/7 access to materials. Click here for more information.
JBLM will conduct demolitions and artillery training Aug. 8-11
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions and artillery training from Aug. 8 at 8:30 a.m. to Aug. 11 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Obituary Notices – August 7, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Richard B. Merrin; Carolyn Ann Addison; Samuel Tumaliuan Tiam; Estella Yvonne Begeman. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Melody Ann Simpson; Ann Margaret Simon; Byron Chinneth. Mountain View Funeral Home: Stracey “Jim” James Beals Sr; Tom E. Riley. Hill Funeral Home: Roy Albert Jellison.
KING5: Two killed, nine mobile homes destroyed in Lakewood fire
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 […]
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.