A bill to expand anti-discrimination protections in Washington’s public schools passed the Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 5123, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), updates state law to explicitly protect students based on ethnicity, immigration or citizenship status, homelessness, and neurodivergence. It also separates sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression into distinct protected classes, ensuring greater clarity […]
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Grants for watershed improvement projects open now
Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, regional nonprofits, local governments, and other entities to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the county. The 2025 cycle will award more than $70,000 total to projects in four watersheds: Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands, Chambers-Clover Creek, Puyallup-White River, and Nisqually. […]
The Lakewood City Council March 10 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council’s next Study Session will take place on March 10 (7 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
Social Security and Scam Awareness
Social Security imposter scams continue to be widespread across the United States. Scammers use tactics to deceive you into providing sensitive information or money. If you receive a suspicious letter, text, email, or call, do not respond. We will NEVER: We only send text messages in limited situations, including: If you owe money to […]
Lakewood City Manager March 7 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) March 7 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Vice Chair testifies for state vehicle sales bill
By Puyallup Tribal News Staff. Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller testified on Feb. 21 in support of a bill that would simplify car sales to Tribal members in Washington state. The bill, HB1525, would provide a sales and use tax exemption for a motor vehicle sold to a Tribe or Tribal member. Rep. Amy Walen of […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator March 7 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s March 7 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Senate passes Nobles bill advocating for stronger school funding
A bill to address critical funding gaps in Washington’s K-12 schools passed the Senate Thursday. Senate Bill 5192, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would increase funding for materials, supplies, and operating costs (MSOC) in schools while tying future adjustments to a specific inflation model. The proposal ensures state funding reflects the actual costs districts face […]
County Hearing Examiner denies any responsibility to protect Bald Eagles
Environmental Coalition of Pierce County news story. The Pierce County Hearing Examiner denied responsibility for protecting a bald eagle nest despite acknowledging violations of regulations. The examiner ruled that the applicant’s actions violated state regulations but not federal regulations, and that the county’s code allows for work within the nest’s boundaries as long as a […]