TACOMA, Wash. – The South Frontage Road on / off ramp at Port of Tacoma Road will close for maintenance from 7 AM on October 25 to 7 PM on October 26. During this closure, crews will remove and replace the asphalt on both lanes of the ramp, and drivers will need to use detours […]
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Letter: Developer builds roads, destroys wildlife Habitat at Spanaway Marsh
Submitted by Kirk Kirkland, John Garner. On October 4, 2024, Pierce County Planning staff made an inspection of Wasmund Road near Spanaway and Audubon creeks. They were investigating the complaint about digging and excavation without a permit. They found that installation of two culverts in the road and extensive gravel added to the road and on JBLM property. See […]
Chief Leschi Schools selects 2025 Daffodil Princess
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Lailah Loucks was selected as the Chief Leschi Schools Daffodil Princess for 2025 on Oct. 16. Puyallup Tribal Council Members Anna Bean and Monica Miller were present to provide their support, alongside visiting princesses from other high schools, as well as Daffodilian volunteers. The selection event was organized by […]
Sunset Terrace Park to Get Upgrades
Beginning this week, the City of University Place will be making improvements to Sunset Terrace Park (1902 Seaview Ave. W.). The existing gravel parking lot will be paved and widened to improve accessibility from the lot to the park amenities. Although the playground will remain open during construction, the parking area and adjacent field will […]
DuPont October 18 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s October 18 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
Hazard Mitigation Planning
Through the end of November 2025, Lakewood, University Place, Steilacoom, and West Pierce Fire and Rescue (WPF&R) will be working on completing an update to our Hazard Mitigation Plans in partnership with Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. The Hazard Mitigation Plan is a way for the West Pierce Emergency Management Coalition (Lakewood, University Place, […]
Lakewood announces three hearings on Nov. 4
The City of Lakewood, WA City Council will be holding a public hearing for the 2024 Annual Development Regulation Amendments on November 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments or testify in-person or virtually during the public hearing. There are 3 proposed issues addressed by […]
City of Tacoma Working on Partnership Agreement With Metro Parks to Expand and Enhance Senior Services
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is working on a partnership agreement with Metro Parks to expand and enhance services for seniors aged 50 and older. This collaboration aims to leverage the resources and expertise of both organizations to provide a wider range of programs, activities, and resources for Tacoma’s growing senior population. “This […]
TAPCO Credit Union Wins Best Credit Union in Pierce County
Submitted by TAPCO Credit Union. TACOMA – TAPCO Credit Union is proud to announce its recognition as the Best Credit Union in Pierce County in The News Tribune’s Best of Pierce County Awards. This award, which is voted on by local residents, solidifies TAPCO’s position as a trusted financial institution within the South Sound community. […]