Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced today it is developing the Beaver Creek wind farm, a utility-scale wind project that will be located on the high plains in Stillwater County, Montana. The Beaver Creek wind farm is the latest addition in a growing list of renewable energy resources that PSE is acquiring […]
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The DuPont City Council Dec. 12 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 12 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Lakewood City Council Dec. 13 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Dec. 13 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
WorkForce Central releases Annual Report
Submitted by WorkForce Central. As the steward of Pierce County’s workforce development system, WorkForce Central saw a successful program year serving job seekers and businesses. An array of services and programs were provided to more than 10,000 community members, including workforce support services, work experience internships, training and upskilling opportunities, hiring events, and more. We […]
Obituary Notices – December 11, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Paul David Carlson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jamila A. Birdine; Rick Larue Lynch; Debra M. Overby; Robert Ramsey; Curtis Savage; Kris Orlando Durr.
West Pierce Fire Commissioner Recognized for 45 Years of Service
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) had the opportunity to recognize Commissioner Dan Rankin for his years of service to the community. Commissioner Rankin spent more than 20 years in the US Air Force and became a volunteer firefighter for the University Place Fire Department in January […]
Hipkins Road to close Dec. 11 for construction
Road improvement work begins Monday, Dec. 11 on Hipkins Road. The road will close in segments so work can go faster. The first segment to close is between Angle Lane and Steilacoom Boulevard. The detour will route people around the closure using 104th Street, Hipkins, Angle Lane, Elwood Drive and Steilacoom Boulevard. The first part of […]
City of Tacoma Activates Expanded Shelter Capacity
TACOMA, Wash. – For acute inclement weather events, like the potential flooding anticipated through tomorrow evening, the following locations will open this evening to provide 120 additional beds: Tacoma Rescue Mission also began operating a shelter at Holy Rosary Church starting November 15, 2023. Through the end of March 2024, this shelter will provide 50 beds for […]
Reimagining Cirque Park
The City of University Place is studying possible expansions of recreation opportunities at Cirque Bridgeport Park, a 22-acre community park in the heart of the city, more commonly known as Cirque Park. As a popular local amenity, the park is already much loved and well used. It was identified in the 2020 Parks Recreation and […]