West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. On average, our crews respond to 35 water rescue calls every year on our many lakes and Puget Sound. On average, our crews respond to 35 water rescue calls every year on our many lakes and Puget Sound. While you’re out enjoying all our area has to […]
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Strickland Vote to Lower Costs for South Sound Families
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a founding member of the New Democrat Coalition’s Inflation Working Group, voted today to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill lowers costs for South Sound families, combats the climate crisis, reduces the deficit, and ensures that the largest corporations pay their fair share in […]
Increases in Business License Fees Likely to Take Effect in January
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Tacoma is proposing to increase business license fees this fall. While the City has characterized this as a “modest 20% increase,” for certain businesses the fees will increase by a startling 500% . The proposed fee structure is set out in the Fact Sheet attached below. Business with gross revenue less […]
Division and MLK Jr. Way intersection closure starting August 16th
Sound Transit announcement. Construction activities are occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area that include crews continuing to finish the roadway restoration, working on station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks in various locations along the Hilltop Tacoma Link project area. Please allow for extra travel time […]
The Steilacoom Town Council August 16 Meeting Agenda
The Steilacoom Town Council will hold a Regular Meeting on August 16 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Legendary Polynesian Artist and Performer Kap Tafiti Te’o performing at our Luau
Asia Pacific Cultural Center announcement. We are excited about this year’s Annual Polynesian Luau, August 27, 2022. Celebrating 25 years of incredible performances, food, and vendors for the whole family. This year is very special to us as we achieve a milestone with this event. A reunion of our friends and family, and we welcome […]
Summer Internships: Theater major learns from the best at a Seattle Theatre Company
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. In high school, Peyton Noreen ’23 loved participating in theatre productions. Noreen’s passion for the stage wasn’t something they were ready to give up on when they enrolled at Pacific Lutheran University. It’s why they chose to major in theatre and why they’re spending the… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Public Meeting on 10th ST SE Improvements Aug 17
City of Puyallup announcement. The City is hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, to discuss improvements to 10th ST SE (just south of E Main). The meeting will be held at 5:30 pm in City Hall in the Council Chambers. At the meeting, staff and consultants will go over the proposed improvements […]
Beware Jury Duty Phone Scam
Pierce County social media post. Be careful! The jury duty phone scam has returned to Pierce County. The court won’t call you and demand money from you for missing jury duty. If you have sent money to the scammers please contact your bank immediately and file a report with your local police department.