A successor has been appointed to complete the remaining term of Rosie Ayala’s elected position on the Board of Park Commissioners. The Board voted unanimously at its regular meeting Monday, selecting Pete Reyes from six finalists who were interviewed the week before. Reyes is a licensed practical nurse supervisor for Comprehensive Life Resources and has […]
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Honor women with stories and voices at the Pierce County Library
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Honor the contributions and achievements of women throughout history and society through women’s stories and voices. Visit the Pierce County Library System for classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays as the nation celebrates Women’s History Month. Pierce County Library celebrates the accomplishments and works of women from diverse […]
2024 U.P. Business License Report
Year-end data reveals that University Place continues to be an attractive “place” to do business. As of Dec. 31, 2024, there were a total of 1,685 licensed businesses in U.P. Of those, 755 were storefront businesses and 930 were home-based. During the calendar year, 394 new business licenses were issued in U.P., including 84 storefront […]
Update: Point Defiance Park Sexual Assault Case
TACOMA, Wash. – On the evening of Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Tacoma Police Department received a report from an adult female who alleged she was attacked and sexually assaulted by an unknown male suspect while walking her dog near the Point Defiance dog park. Detectives and crime scene technicians immediately responded, launching a comprehensive […]
Bill Strengthening Public Safety Measures for Sexually Violent Predators Advances to the Senate
House Bill 1133, a measure aimed at enhancing public safety by refining the civil commitment process for sexually violent predators (SVPs), has passed the Washington State House of Representatives with strong bi-partisan support and is now headed to the Senate for further consideration. The bill passed 95-0. This is a critical step for community safety. Sponsored […]
City of Tacoma to Host Information Sessions on Tacoma Streets Initiative II
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department is holding Tacoma Streets Initiative II information sessions scheduled for March and April. This initiative focuses on enhancing Tacoma’s arterial streets, sidewalks, and multimodal infrastructure through improvements, maintenance, and repairs. Proposition 1 is part of the Tacoma Streets Initiative II and, if approved by voters, […]
Work to manage roadside vegetation starts March 24
Vegetation management work along road shoulders in unincorporated Pierce County will kick off this spring, with crews applying herbicides March 24 through May 30. Herbicides are applied to combat weeds and eliminate vegetation from road shoulders. Targeted noxious weed and brush control herbicide applications will also be made through late November, as needed. Only […]
Video: “I’m Sorry” Pursuit
On March 6th, just past midnight, our graveyard deputies were patrolling Canyon Road when they observed a white sedan driving at a high rate of speed. What would have been a civil speeding infraction turned into much more. Watch as our deputies successfully stop this high-speed vehicle and take the driver into custody. An interesting […]
Black Wellness Expo
Submitted by Tacoma (WA) Chapter of the Links Incorporated. This community event is designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle for people from all cultures, ethnicities, and communities. Doors will open at the STAR Center at 10:00 AM on March 15. It is located at 3873 South 66th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409. The Expo is from […]