Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar and demolitions training from March 7 at 12 a.m. to March 9 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
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Pierce County Council to Expand Livestream Options for Council Meetings
Pierce County Council announcement. The Pierce County Council is pleased to announce that beginning Tuesday, March 7, the weekly 3 p.m. Council meetings will live-stream to the County Council Facebook page, in addition to the Pierce County TV (PCTV) YouTube channel and Comcast Channel 22. Meetings will also be archived on the Council’s new YouTube channel to make […]
The Puyallup City Council March 7 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on March 7 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency releases new Strategic Plan for next 7 years
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency announcement. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has officially adopted a new Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan aims to guide the strategic direction of the regional government agency through 2030 and addresses key climate and air quality issues, including disparities in air pollution between communities. The Agency’s new vision is “healthy […]
Kilmer, Schatz Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Federal Workers, Contractors, Their Families
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On March 2, 2023, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (HI) reintroduced legislation to protect federal workers and their families from foreclosures, evictions, and loan defaults during a government shutdown. The Federal Employee Civil Relief Act would enable government employees and contractors to postpone payment […]
Tacoma Traffic Officers Ask Drivers to Slow Down to Save Lives
Tacoma Police Department announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – In 2022, the Tacoma Police Department’s Collision Investigation Team responded to 45 callouts, including 21 fatality collisions and 24 serious injury collisions. In the first two months of this year, the team has already responded to 8 traffic collision callouts, including 6 traffic fatalities and 3 collisions resulting […]
Prepare in a Year: March
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until […]
Lakewood Youth Council member recognized
City of Lakewood announcement. Lakewood Youth Council member Brandon Elliott received a surprise Tuesday morning. And Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen and Deputy Mayor Mary Moss were there to celebrate. The city nominated Elliott for the University of Washington Presidential Scholar scholarship. Elliott’s mother joined him to hear the news. So did Clover Park School District […]
Testing, restoration, rail grinding and final touches continue through March
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area, including crews continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, testing systems, and repairing damages to the concrete and rail along the alignment. The contractor is also working on final checklist items, which come up at the end […]