By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. “A plethora of individuals in need throughout the Tacoma region garnered assistance on Dec. 7 at the annual Helping the Homeless event at the former Puyallup Tribal Administration Building on Portland Avenue. “The event, which kicked off at 10 a.m. on a rainy Saturday morning, saw hundreds of people […]
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November Alarm Summary
In November 2024, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,468 calls for service, which was an average of 49 calls per day. Approximately 82% of those responses were for emergency medical aid, where more than half resulted in transport to local hospitals. The post November Alarm Summary appeared first on West Pierce Fire & Rescue.
Hams for the Holidays
Submitted by Nourish Pierce County. Commencement Bank, along with Nourish Pierce County and the Tacoma Dome, invite you to come by the Tacoma Dome between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 19, to receive a delicious ham for your holiday dinner. Our generous sponsors and volunteers came together to provide hams (and limited […]
Fort Steilacoom Park H-barn Renovation A&E Services Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
The City of Lakewood (City) is seeking Request for Qualifications for qualified parties to provide professional architecture and engineering (A&E) services to support the renovation of a 120-year-old barn into a commercial multi-use event space. Click here to view the full RFQ. All proposals must be submitted to City Clerk Briana Schumacher via email at: bschumacher@cityoflakewood.us by the deadline […]
Congratulations Graduate!
We want to congratulate our Pierce County Sheriff Cadet Mckinley Willhite for all her hard work graduating the Seattle Teen FBI Academy! Mckinley joined our Cadet program this March and has been a valuable asset to our volunteer Cadet Program with her leadership and knowledge. “Being part of the Seattle Teen FBI Academy was such […]
Glass Recycling Still Available in U.P.
Although some local cities are no longer accepting glass bottles and jars for recycling, U.P. Refuse and Recycling is still accepting it in their residential curbside recycling bins as well as at their facility at 2815 Rochester St. (one block off 27th behind Cheers West). The recycling center is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. […]
Comment period begins on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension
Today (Dec. 13, 2024), Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration launched a 60-day public comment period for a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension project. The comment deadline is Feb. 10, 2025. The Draft EIS evaluates the alternatives for the location […]
Clark is Back
ange things are happening around the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. After a short investigation, Elf on the Shelf Clark is determined to have broken in, causing all the mischief. We want to remind everyone that the holiday season is upon us, and this is a time of the year where theft and break-ins increase. Be […]
Leavitt re-elected Deputy Majority Whip
Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, has been re-elected House Deputy Majority Whip. In this role, Leavitt will be responsible for assisting the majority whip with numerous duties, including tracking the attendance of representatives and conducting vote counts. “The public expects the legislature to show up to work, accomplish tasks efficiently, and listen to multiple perspectives,” […]