City of University Place announcement. I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. I wanted to take a moment to share my gratitude for the support so many of you showed your Police Department throughout 2021 and share some insight into what’s to come in 2022. The officers here in U.P. continued to […]
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Mission Critical: Designing the 911 Center of the Future
South Sound 911 announcement. Ten years in the making and three years in the works, see how South Sound 911’s new home finally came together in 2021!
Asberry House Confirmed as City Landmark
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council confirmed the recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission to designate the Henry J. and Nettie Craig Asberry House a City Landmark during the City Council meeting on January 4 through the passage of Resolution 40898. “The addition of Asberry House to our City Landmarks is an important […]
January is National Blood Donor Month – Please schedule your donation and roll up those sleeves
Submitted by Ty Cordova, State Farm. Blood supplies across the country are running critically low. To do our part to ensure lifesaving blood, plasma, and platelets are readily available for patients in need, State Farm is helping raise awareness about National Blood Donor Month. We are encouraging everyone to schedule their American Red Cross blood […]
AG files 36 criminal charges against Electron Hydro company and COO for polluting Puyallup River
Washington State Attorney General’s Office announcement. TACOMA — On January 10 the Washington Attorney General filed 36 gross misdemeanor charges against Electron Hydro, LLC and its Chief Operating Officer, Thom A. Fischer. Electron Hydro operates a hydroelectric dam on the Puyallup River. Each of the 36 charges, filed in Pierce County Superior Court, are against both […]
Obituary Notices – January 11, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: James Arthur McAvoy; Eloise (Miller) Schinnell. Powers Funeral Home: Linda Louise Clerget.
No injuries reported
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. A Cut Above Dog Grooming hit by out of control vehicle.
Pierce County Library System Board discusses 2022 work plan and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss the Library System’s 2022 work plan and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 853 3159 8218, passcode: 305939 Zoom with a Zoom […]
Construction brings overnight I-5 lane and ramp closures week of Jan. 10 in Fife and Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Construction crews building the East L Street bridge and the southbound Interstate 5 Puyallup River Bridge in Tacoma have overnight closures planned for the week of Jan. 10. The overnight closures are located on city streets and interstate lanes and ramps. The work includes guardrail repair, electrical […]