The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 16 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
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Tacoma Business Council May Meeting Summary
Submitted by Tacoma Business Council. Thank you to everyone who attended our General Meeting this past Monday. We covered a lot of ground. Some asked for a link to our Town Hall. You can find it at the button below. Here is a brief summary of action items that came out of our meeting: Website – […]
Sound Transit CEO Selection Committee meets on May 16
Sound Transit announcement. The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene the sixth meeting of its CEO Selection Committee on Monday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The committee will hold an executive session to discuss the qualifications of CEO applicants, as authorized under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g). The meeting will take place as […]
Kilmer Receives “A” Rating
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) received an “A” rating on the 2022 legislative scorecard released this week by End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund. The scorecard tracks Members’ support for legislation to reduce the role of big money and special interests in politics, restore ethics in Washington, and […]
The Lakewood City Council May 16 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 16 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
New ORCA system launches on May 16
Sound Transit announcement. Starting Monday, May 16, hundreds of thousands of ORCA transit customers across the Puget Sound region will have access to a new website, smartphone app, and real-time value loading for their ORCA cards. Over the coming months, new ORCA card readers and vending machines will be installed at transit locations throughout the region. All current ORCA cards, […]
Obituary Notices – May 14, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kenneth Harold Rasnick; Eleanor Margaret Coffel. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Arthur James Witsmeer. Mountain View Funeral Home: Marcia Josephine Kent; John Boardman Noble; James Reinsvold. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Alfredo Quidlat Nadayag.
The Promise of Play
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Kids need to play. We all instinctively know it. If you Google the importance of play you will find many studies validating it, saying things like “Play allows children to use their creativity while developing their imagination, cognitive dexterity, and emotional strength.” “Kids Need to Play” was the aptly […]
KIRO: An up-close look at law enforcement in Pierce County: Doing more with less
“PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department has been dealing with unprecedented crime levels coupled with a smaller police force. “KIRO 7′s Aaron Wright rode along with a Pierce County deputy to get a close look at what the force is up against daily. “Our first stop riding with Pierce County Sergeant Darren […]