Tacoma Arts Live, in partnership with Latinx Unidos del South Sound (LUSS), is pleased to announce the seventh annual Festival Latinx on Saturday, October 14 from 12:00-5:00 p.m. Festival Latinx is a celebration of the Latinx communities of the South Sound with music, dance, art, crafts, and more. This event is FREE to attend. This year’s theme is Alegría (Happiness). Attendees will […]
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Celebrating 88 years of social security
For 88 years, Social Security has provided income protection to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, dependents, and families that lose a wage earner. This year, we will administer more than $1.3 trillion in benefits and payments to more than 70 million beneficiaries. In addition, we issue millions of Social Security numbers each year, maintain […]
Steilacoom Historical School District Board of Directors Interviews for Position 2 Vacancy
Following Steilacoom Historical School District Board member Victor Hogan’s resignation, twelve applicants now hope to fill the vacancy. Applications for the position closed at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 5, 2023. The Board of Directors will hold a Special School Board Meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. to conduct interviews of qualified candidates […]
The DuPont Tree Advisory Commission Oct. 9 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont Tree Advisory Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 9 (5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 9 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Oct. 9 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Deputies spot three stolen vehicles in one apartment complex, arrest two suspects
On Oct. 2, a Special Investigations Unit deputy spotted two suspicious vehicles parked next to each other in an apartment complex in the 11000 block of Waller Rd E in the Parkland area. The vehicles, both Kias, were occupied by what appeared to be juveniles. The deputy ran a records check on the license plates […]
September 2023 Alarm Summary
In September 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,666 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Nearly 70% of those responses were for emergency medical aid.
Free resource event for small business owners and entrepreneurs
Small business owners and entrepreneurs of Pierce County are invited to the free Thriving Together Resource Event happening Oct. 18 at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood. Hosted by the Pierce County Community Navigator team and the City of Lakewood, this event is an opportunity to connect and learn from local experts about the resources […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Land-Grant University Funding
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and U.S. Representative Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced the Land-Grant Research Equity and Accountability Act, a new bill that would help ensure states provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) 1890s land-grant institutions with their fair […]