DUPONT – If the weather cooperates, the project making upgrades to Interstate 5 through DuPont and Joint Base Lewis-McChord will enter into a new phase of construction. During the evening of Wednesday, Oct. 23, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will shift northbound lanes of I-5 between Mounts Road and 41st Division Drive […]
To Know
JBLM will be conducting mortar training Oct. 22-25
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar training from Oct. 22 at 12 a.m. to Oct. 25 at 11:59 p.m. (Conclusion times could change for various circumstances). Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Phones are down at West Pierce Fire & Rescue
Due to a planned network outage, the phone system will be down at West Pierce Fire & Rescue October 22 and 23, 2024. During that time, please email communications@westpierce.org and someone will respond as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Tribal Member featured in local theater
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. Puyallup Tribal Member Araquin Boome isn’t shy to say he had trouble making friends in middle school and high school. He would even go as far to tell you it got to a point that his school began to worry about him. Read the rest of the story at […]
Department Spotlight – Little Wild Wolves Youth and Community Center
By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News. Whether it’s afterschool programs, youth culture activities, community dinners or trips to family fun centers, it all starts with the Little Wild Wolves Youth and Community Center. The youth center is specifically focused on providing opportunities for Puyallup Tribal youth, whether that be fostering a safe place for kids […]
Work Begins on Homestead Park Improvements
On Oct. 9, U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.P. Mayor Javier Figueroa and Mayor Pro Tem Ed Wood were joined by U.P. City Councilmembers Denise McCluskey, Melanie Grassi and Stan Flemming as well as the Park Commission Chair Amy Wolfe, Vice Chair Alecia Cunningham and Park Commissioner Kristi Jones at the groundbreaking for improvements at […]
APCC HEAL Capacity Building Grant Opens October 23, 2024 – Apply Now
Please help us spread the word about our upcoming APCC’s HEAL Capacity Building Grant Application opening next week, October 23, 2024! APCC was one of six organizations that received funding from the Washington Department of Health Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Capacity Grants in July 2024. APCC and four of our community-based organization partners- Front & Centered, N’aah Illahee […]
It’s A Wonderful Life – Meet The Director
The next show in the Lakewood Playhouse’s 86th Season is IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY directed by Brittany D. Henderson. Brittany D. Henderson (she/they) is grateful for the opportunity to direct again at Lakewood Playhouse. Brittany holds a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Puget Sound and is the Dean […]
You Sure This Bike is Not Stolen?
At 11:30 am, on Tuesday October 15th, one of our dayshift deputies noticed a motorcycle with no license plate driving on 92nd Ave and 224th St E. He initiated a traffic stop and this time the driver pulled over. The deputy asked the rider to turn the bike off and the rider was telling him […]