TACOMA – In a 4-3 vote, the Pierce County Council failed to override County Executive Bruce Dammeier’s veto of the Community Needs Fund (Ordinance No. 2023-68). The Council requires a supermajority to override a veto, where at least five members vote to override the Executive’s action. The program would have authorized the Council to provide funding […]
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Obituary Notices – November 17, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Ella Dolores Koch. Mountain View Funeral Home: Narciso Franco Balatbat; Yvonne A. Martinec.
What is Lakewood doing to address public safety concerns?
This summer, Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and City Manager John Caulfield convened a meeting of Pierce County mayors and city administrators to address the pressing issue of public safety in the region. At the meeting it was agreed the alarming increases in crime experienced across the state has a negative impact in all our communities. […]
Holiday Store at Steilacoom Museum
The annual holiday store at the Steilacoom Historical Museum opens Saturday, November 18 and will run weekends until December 10. Saturday hours will be 10:00 to 4:00 and Sunday hours will be noon until 4:00. The store will feature Christmas items such as advent calendars, ornaments, decorations and many gift items. There will be fine gifts, […]
City of DuPont Earns Risk Management Award
At its October 17, 2023, Annual Meeting, the AWC Risk Management Service Agency (RMSA) recognized the risk management efforts of its members that contributed to an improvement in their liability claims experience over the past year. The awards acknowledge the hard work and dedication RMSA’s members put into proactively managing their risks and keeping their […]
Celebrate the holidays in Lakewood: Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting is December 9
The holidays are just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than by sharing the festive spirit with neighbors and loved ones? The City of Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights and annual Christmas Tree Lighting is Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Festivities kick off at Lakewood City Hall at 4 p.m. There will be […]
Current Lakewood Library Services
The Pierce County Library offers pop-up libraries and services with community partners throughout Lakewood. You may check out books, movies and other materials as well as participate in classes and events at the pop-up libraries and community places. Visit lakewoodlib.pcls.us for up-to-date info on services and locations. Following is a menu of some of the classes and events: LEGO TimeFriday, Nov. 17, […]
City Seeking Applicants for AWC Scholarships
The City of Puyallup is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to pursue post-secondary education in fall 2024. […]
City of Tacoma Awards Contract for Economic Disparity Study
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma has contracted with Keen Independent, an equity research firm, to gather data about marketplace conditions and to identify any disparities there may be with City contracting. The study will make recommendations on policy and programmatic direction the City may adopt to achieve equity in contracting and support of […]