The City of Lakewood’s annual Lodging Tax application period is now open. Groups that organize activities and projects to encourage tourism and cultural experiences in the City of Lakewood should apply. If selected, the projects will be paid for by the city’s share of lodging tax collections. Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. Monday, […]
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Tacoma City Attorney Bill Fosbre to Retire on October 1
TACOMA, Wash. — After 33 years of dedicated public service, Tacoma City Attorney Bill Fosbre has announced that he will retire on October 1. “Serving the City of Tacoma in this role has been an honor and a privilege,” said City Attorney Fosbre. “I am grateful to have had this opportunity to work so closely […]
Obituary Notices – August 2, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Donna Rae Brock; Quiency Howie-Jones; David Alan Kalinski; Joseph Franz Lange; Dale Warren McCarty; Joan Mooring; Patrick Henry Weems. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Nancy C. Hoey; Sheree L. Heil; Jacobie F. Leumuava. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Donald Arthur Trapnell.
Do You Own an Investment Property?
Making energy efficient upgrades to your rental property is a win-win for you and your tenants. Your property’s value could increase and will be more appealing to renters, while tenants save money on their utility bills. Plus, TPU will help you pay for them! TPU will help pay for the following upgrades: Find the right […]
Letter: Free Movie Tickets for ‘The Sound of Freedom’
Submitted by Pad Finnigan. Young children in Pierce County have been and can be snatched up and stolen from their families, then sold into slavery, sexual and otherwise. It is part of a national and international organized crime wave that some say is bigger than the illegal drug trade. A film called “The Sound of […]
Why Lip Care is an Important Part of Your Oral Health Routine
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Lips are one of the most sensitive organs in the body composed of more than a million nerves; yet they are often neglected and not treated properly. Without healthy, fully functioning lips, your everyday life would look very different – that is why it is so important to take the […]
Parkland/Brookdale Sewer Interceptor Phase 3 Update
The contractor working for Pierce County successfully installed the 123-foot-long sewer pipe across state Route 7 at 129th Street South in Parkland this past weekend. Between July 28 and 31, crews placed the entire span of the 72-inch-diameter sewer pipe inside a 96-inch-diameter steel casing across SR 7. They also completed all the underground work […]
Pierce County Library Board to learn about First Amendment in virtual spaces
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill learn how the First Amendment is applied in virtual spaces, review proposed updates to the Board’s bylaws and other policies, and address additional topics. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at […]
WSDOT seeks comment on Statewide draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan
The public is invited to comment on Washington State Department of Transportation’s draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan, which covers topics such as safety, financially sustainable operations, customer experience, truck parking and resiliency. The last strategic plan was updated in 2008 – nearly 15 years ago – and the needs of travelers have changed and […]