Today (October 26) the Council entered its budget deliberations. A lot has transpired to get us to this point. The process began Sept 19 with County Executive Bruce Dammeier presentation of his 2024-2025 Budget Proposal. Thereafter, the Council heard from Gary Robinson, the County’s Finance Director, on Thursday, Sept. 28, when he provided an in-depth overview of […]
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Obituary Notices – October 28, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Norman Franklin Forsythe Jr.; Nancy Jean Gunn. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jeffrey J. Curtin; Margaret E. Milliern. Powers Funeral Home: Gary Joseph (Joey) Layton; Gale Merwyn Rhoades. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Brandon “Bird” Keith Burckhalter.
Lakewood City Manager October 27 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 27 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Spooky Season
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It’s that time of year when scary stories and horror movies aim to give you nightmares and steal your sleep! At Pierce County we have a fun and not-so-spooky way for kids and adults to enjoy a few chills and thrills together. Our annual Haunted Headlights drive through display […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator October 27 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s October 27 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Study Reveals Economic Impact of Tacoma’s Nonprofit Arts and Culture Sector is Nearly $163 Million
TACOMA, Wash.– Last year, Tacoma’s nonprofit arts and culture sector generated nearly $163 million in economic activity, according to the newly released Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) study. That economic activity, which includes $75.9 million in event-related spending by audiences and $87.1 million in spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations, supported 2,065 jobs […]
Curbside Oversize Brush Pickup
November 6 – 17, 2023 Pile Limitations: 1 per household no larger than 6′ wide by 6′ long by 6′ high The Oversized Brush Pickup is available to all residential customers of University Place Refuse and Recycling, even those without yard waste service. The pickup day for your area will be the same as your curbside recycling […]
Plan additional travel time for night road work on southbound I-5 in Tacoma Oct. 28
Nighttime travelers who use southbound Interstate 5 in Tacoma will want to plan for one night of lane and exit closures. People are encouraged to add additional time to their travels to help prevent delays. 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 The night lane and ramp closures allow crews to […]
The Lakewood City Council October 30 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on October 30 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.