Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s October 20 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
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A Memorable Meet-Up
When Don Cooper, a valued and dedicated volunteer with the University Place Police Department (UPPD), passed away in 2021, his wife Barbara generously donated $10,000 to help purchase a new K9 dog for the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), of which UPPD is a contract agency. During the National Night Out festivities in August, Deputy […]
Northbound I-5 in Tacoma reduced to a single lane Saturday night
TACOMA – Nighttime travelers who use northbound 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. 21 to 8 a. m. Sunday, Oct. 22 The night lane and ramp closures […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Oct. 23
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, Oct. 23, at 5:30 p.m. in room 4 of the Student Services Center located at 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. The meeting will also be live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting […]
Recognizing Lakewood Police
Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith recognized Lakewood police officers and administrative staff at the start of the Lakewood City Council meeting Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. The recognition included Police Chief’s Commendations, Medal of Meritorious Service, Distinguished Service Medal and Life Saving Award. Police Chief’s Commendation: Officer Stephen Moffitt Officer Stephen Moffitt was recognized for […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking, and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Oct. 22, […]
West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition Launches New Website
The West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (WPEMC) has launched a new website, which will have information on local hazards and be utilized during large-scale emergencies to share information. www.westpierceemergency.org This website will be another communication tool for incidents that greatly impact the community, such as when evacuations are necessary. The information shared will be in addition […]
City Council Recognizes 10-Year Anniversary of Tacoma FIRST 311 Customer Support Center
TACOMA, Wash. – On October 17, the City Council recognized the tenth anniversary of the establishment of the Tacoma FIRST 311 Customer Support Center and the more than 650,000 requests for service that were processed by the City over the past 10 years. “Better access to City services continues to be one of the Council’s […]
Payroll employment grows in September; unemployment rate holds steady
gton’s economy gained an estimated 7,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained constant at 3.6% in September. “Jobs grew at a faster pace than the prior month,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “The demand for workers has been resilient, although the trend toward more modest job growth remains […]