The Puyallup City Council’s next Regular Meeting will take place on March 11 (6:30 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
To Know
Employment Security: Federal worker unemployment claims double from previous year
Unemployment claims from recently laid off federal employees has doubled from this time last year, and new data shows where those federal employees previously worked and currently live. As of March 5, 952 federal employees have applied for unemployment benefits with the Employment Security Department since the start of 2025, compared to 472 at this […]
Lakewood YMCA “World Champion Three-peats”
Submitted by Submitted by Lakewood YMCA. Each year, the Lakewood YMCA participates in a worldwide competition, hosted by Expresso Bike, which is owned by Blue Goji. Competition cyclists can earn donations for each mile ridden. Each participating YMCA, worldwide, raises funds to support their chosen cause. The Lakewood YMCA, as it has the last several […]
Proposed state legislation could negatively impact cities trying to respond to homelessness
Like many local governments, the City of Lakewood struggles to connect unhoused individuals with shelter and available services. This connection is sometimes as simple as outreach and education. At other times, the solution is much more complicated. The Lakewood City Council adopted an ordinance in 2024 based directly off an ordinance out of Grants, Pass […]
Pierce County begins development of five-year homeless housing plan
Pierce County Human Services is leading efforts to develop a new five-year homeless housing plan. Required by the Washington State Department of Commerce, this plan will align with the state’s goals while serving as a guide for how Pierce County addresses homelessness. Required every five years by the Washington State Department of Commerce, the plan serves as […]
Strickland, Bacon, Warnock Push To Fully Restore Servicemember Housing Allowance
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Today (March 6, 2025), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) reintroduced the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Restoration Act to address the housing crunch that servicemembers and their families face. The legislation would ensure that the Department of Defense (DoD) restores the full BAH benefit […]
Home energy efficiency tips as you spring forward this March
The days are about to get longer while the nights get shorter. Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 9. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) knows this is the time of year most customers will begin home improvement projects. So, we have a few money-saving reminders as you prepare to move your clock forward an hour. Whether […]
Nisqually Tribe honors Chief Leschi in Lakewood
The City of Lakewood was honored to partner with the Nisqually Indian Tribe for its 2025 Leschi Honor Walk, held Feb. 28 inside Fort Steilacoom Park. The walk traveled the Nisqually Loop Trail, which will soon have interpretive sign markers installed to share the history of the land. The trail will speak to the importance […]
U.P.’s Johnson named to University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean’s List
University of Minnesota Twin Cities press release. University Place’s Elisabeth Johnson (Senior, College of Science and Engineering) has been named to the 2024 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the university announced today. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more letter-graded credits while attaining […]