Firefighters at the scene of a large brush fire at Seeley Lake Park at the 9100 block of Lakewood Drive. Fire under control, but firefighters are still on scene putting out hot spots. Cause under investigation. No injuries reported.
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Pierce Transit to Pause Bus Rapid Transit Project, Provide Enhanced Bus Service as Interim Measure
At an Aug. 14 study session, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners reviewed the agency’s Pacific Avenue/State Route 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plans and voted unanimously to pause the project for now, requesting that agency staff move forward instead with Enhanced Bus service along the Pacific Avenue/SR-7 corridor. Since the BRT project’s inception, estimated project […]
Yard Sale Signage Regulations
If you’ve spent the summer cleaning out your closets and garage and plan to hold a yard sale, be sure to follow the City of U.P.’s sign regulations. Designed to protect the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, these rules require that: In addition to promoting safety, these regulations also help reduce visual clutter in […]
Letter: I’ll Meet You at the River
“Soon we’ll reach the shining river,Soon our pilgrimage will cease;Soon our happy hearts will quiver,With the melody of peace.” It was the last stanza of the last hymn sung at his memorial service. It was chosen because his wife had once said to him “If I go first, I’ll meet you at the river.” Her […]
Kids say the darndest things
Kids in our Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) sure do say the darndest things! Slots available for children aged 3 and 4 in University Place.
Steeplejack inspection
From the Tacoma Historical Society Twitter/X account. Jack O’Brien, professional steeplejack, inspects his assignment on August 13, 1942: painting the flagpole on the Puget Sound National Bank Building. The 48 year old painter worked 400 feet above Pacific Avenue. Steeplejacks carried out a variety of building repair and maintenance at heights on tall buildings. Mr. […]
Good Boy Eddie!
On Monday August 8th, our deputies were dispatched to an armed robbery call at 162nd St Ct E and 66th Ave E. The initial information given was that a suspect had stolen the callers water truck and had been followed by the owner’s brother. The brother called 911 to advise the suspect shot at him […]
DuPont August 11 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council August 11 report by clicking here.
Obituary Notices – August 15, 2023
Fir Lane Memorial Park: Krisana Blow. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: William “Bill” James Redd.