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 help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
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National Trails Day Event with Rep. Strickland, June 3
By Larry Leveen, ForeverGreen Trails. TACOMA – ForeverGreen Trails is hosting a National Trails Day event with Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland this Saturday, June 3rd, at 10 AM, in Edgewood (Edgewood Interurban trailhead* located at 20 114th Ave E, Edgewood, WA 98372). ForeverGreen Trails will be presenting Rep. Strickland with a Trail Award for her efforts […]
Twisted Cider 5K Returns on July 29
City of University Place announcement. After its hugely successful debut in 2022 that drew upwards of 550 participants, the Twisted Cider 5K run and 1K kids walk will return on Saturday, July 29. Both events will begin at the Curran Apple Orchard. The 5K course meanders through University Place, offering glimpses of the Tacoma Narrows […]
City of Tacoma to Receive $100,000 ‘Our Town’ Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma will receive a $100,000 “Our Town” grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support creative placemaking in McKinley. This is one of 57 grants awarded nationwide, totaling $4,175,000, that the NEA has approved in the “Our Town” category. Creative placemaking grants support projects that integrate […]
Why there will probably be roadwork during the event you’re going to this summer
It’s our most common question during the busy summer construction season: “Why did you have to do this work when (Fill in the blank MAJOR EVENT!!!) was happening??!!!” Fair question, with a pretty easy, basic answer. There are ALWAYS major events happening in the summer. It’s virtually impossible to find a weekend – heck, even […]
The Lakewood City Council June 5 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 5 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The University Place City Council June 5 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 5 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Resources offered at virtual 2023 Pierce County Caregiver Conference
Pierce County announcement. Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver can be a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. On top of normal stress, the isolation created by COVID-19 is still creating incredible challenges for care takers […]
Obituary Notices – June 3, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Sylvia Kay Durkee. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: James W Stroh. Scott Funeral Home: Tyleir Lesean Roulds.