In an effort to support animal welfare in the community and help the hardest-to-adopt shelter animals find loving homes, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County partnered with Tacoma Subaru to host a “Fall in Love” adoption event. This event was a part of Subaru Loves Pets, a national initiative to impact the lives […]
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Community Survey Seeks Input on U.P.’s Comprehensive Plan Update
The City of University Place is working on a major update of its Comprehensive Plan, the document that outlines the community’s vision for the future and provides policies to help guide many aspects of life in the City, including transportation and growth as well as U.P.’s social and economic character. Citizen input is vital to this […]
Washington’s GET Prepaid Tuition program opens enrollment
Submitted by Washington Student Achievement Council. Washington’s popular Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program opens Wednesday, November 1 for a new enrollment period, providing families a fresh opportunity to start saving for future education and career training costs while their children are young. The 2023-2024 enrollment period runs through May 31, 2024, and provides a unique opportunity to […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 6 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Statewide draft Highway System Plan available for public comment through Dec. 18
A draft plan outlining investment recommendations for preserving, maintaining, improving and operating state highways for the next 20 years is now available for public review and comment. Comments on the draft Highway System Plan will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 18. The Washington State Department of Transportation last published the plan in 2007. The new […]
Obituary Notices – November 4, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Isabel Jones. Mountain View Funeral Home: Cecelia Berg; Wilfred E. Berube; Torrance Boyd; Harold Ray Doran; Mike Francis; Donna Jean Sacco; Joe Santamaria; Richard “Dick” Henry Shaw; Jesus M. Villahermosa Sr.; Elizabeth Ella Wisher. Powers Funeral Home: Frank L Fobes; Aiden Timothy Campbell.
In Another’s Shoes
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I’ve said many times that the Employee Incentive & Recognition evening is one of my favorite events of the year. Who and what you celebrate as an organization says a lot about your culture and values. This year’s event delivered the goods! On Wednesday night, I had the honor […]
30 Years and Counting
Lakewood Community Foundation Fund announcement. In the beginning, in 1993, there was $0.00. 30 years later, there is over $1.2 Million. The first big contribution to the Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (LCFF) was from the estate of a little-know citizen of Lakewood who loved her community and wanted to make it better going forward: Marianna Shaw left the […]
November is Military Appreciation Month at Classy Chassis
Submitted by Classy Chassis. November is Military Appreciation Month, and Classy Chassis honors those who serve with extra discounts all month long — plus a FREE CAR WASH on Veterans Day, Nov 11, open to close. Veterans, retired and active military personnel and their families will all receive the discounts. Due to the great success last year, we are once again partnering with […]