Lt. Patrick Burke, a 12-year veteran of the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD), will be the new chief of police for the City of University Place. He assumes the position from Greg Premo, who is retiring after nearly 30 years with the PCSD, the last four as U.P.’s police chief. Burke has been with the […]
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Mayor’s Community Coffeehouse
Come meet new Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith at Mayor Whalen’s Community Coffeehouse event, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6 p.m. Chief Smith joined the city in March 2023. Previously he served as Police Chief in Birmingham, Alabama and before that was a longtime member of the Los Angeles Police Department, serving in various […]
Tacoma City Council Member John Hines on Homeless Services and Strategy Update
“As some of you may recall, after months of research and discussion, I brought forward the ordinance that became Second Amended Substitute Ordinance 28831 last October. The ordinance prohibits camping and the storage of personal belongings in a 10-block radius around temporary shelters in Tacoma, as well as Aspen Court, and all public property within 200 feet […]
Lakeview Light & Power Features New Inclusive Website
Submitted by Lakeview Light & Power. After months of renovations, Lakeview Light & Power (LLP) is proud to reveal its new, inclusive website. LLP services 10 square miles of a very diverse customer base and recognized the need for a website that could be utilized by all of its members and customers, regardless of language […]
Tacoma Community College Recognizes Tony Lindgren as 2023 Distinguished Alumnus
Submitted by Tacoma Community College. Tacoma Community College (TCC) is pleased to recognize Tony Lindgren as its 2023 Distinguished Alumnus. Lindgren will be honored at Saturday’s 57th annual Commencement Ceremony. At TCC, Lindgren completed his Engineering program prerequisites and played on the 1996-97 Men’s Basketball team. After TCC, he earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Washington […]
Wildfire Prevention Safety Tips
With warm temperatures here to stay, West Pierce Fire & Rescue reminds residents to be fire safe. At this time last year, firefighters had responded to 10 brush fires in Lakewood, University Place and Steilacoom. So far in 2023, brush fire responses for WPFR have increased by more than 400% over the same time last […]
Juneteenth Festivities in Tacoma
Bring your family and friends to join in the Juneteenth festivities this upcoming week at Tollefeson Plaza, Wright Park, and Stewart Heights Park. Want to join in the festivities? Take a look below at 3 upcoming Juneteenth events: Juneteenth Freedom CelebrationPresented by the City of Tacoma Thursday, June 15, 2023; 5-8 pm Tollefson Plaza (1548 Commerce St.) […]
HopeSparks Lighting the Way Dinner and Auction Tickets Now on Sale
You are cordially invited to the 2nd Annual HopeSparks Lighting the Way Dinner and Auction Fundraiser taking place October 15 (5 pm) at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown. We’d love for you to join us as we envision the future together and celebrate our accomplishments. Ticket price includes: Reception with silent auction and appetizers, delicious dinner with […]
Local students graduate from Montana State University
Montana State University recently announced its list of graduates for spring 2023. Ceremonies were held May 12 at the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse in Bozeman. A list of graduates in your state follows, grouped by city and town. DuPont Puyallup Spanaway Tacoma Students with two asterisks after their names (**) graduated with highest honors, having earned […]