City of University Place announcement. Many U.P. diners have missed the home-cooked fare and family-friendly environs of the Pine Cone Café at 7912 27th St. W. ever since it closed in 2020. But local restauranteurs and U.P. residents Dana Claar Verellen and her husband Dave Verellen are busy making plans to reopen the eatery sometime […]
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CPSD Staff Spotlight: Nathan Bates
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Information Technology System network technician Nathan Bates. This is his seventh year working in the district. His position has him working behind the scenes to make sure technology systems work, connect and are set up properly for student and teacher use. “Everything […]
Still rising: 4-week moving average for regular initial and continued claims increased over the month
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. For the 4-week moving average ending Jan. 1, 2022, compared to the previous 4-week moving average: Regular initial claims increased by 1,826 to a total of 7,490. As with the previous 4-week moving average, the increase is likely due to seasonal layoffs, primarily in the construction and agriculture industries. Regular continued claims increased […]
Obituary Notices – January 8, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Rosemary Jean Nebeker. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Patricia “Patty” A. Alicea. Powers Funeral Home: Clifford Earl McNutt. Hill Funeral Home: Willmar Moe Jr. Scott Funeral Home: Gustavus “Gus” Larry Lawlar Jr.; James B. Thomason; Sekove Bale Vosabeci; Mother Mercedes Mazique.
State of the City – University Place
City of University Place announcement. Prior to turning over the mayor’s gavel to new Mayor Steve Worthington, outgoing Mayor Caroline Belleci took a few minutes during the first City Council meeting of 2022 to review some of the accomplishments of the City during 2021. These included: Improved Communications The City launched hybrid Council meetings that […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 7 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 7 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin: Jan. 7, 2022
Jason Whalen Appointed as Mayor of Lakewood On Jan. 3, 2022, Jason Whalen was appointed by the Lakewood City Council to the position of Mayor. Mary Moss was appointed to the position of Deputy Mayor. Whalen is Lakewood’s fifth Mayor since the City’s incorporation in 1996. At the time that we were sworn in 12 […]
Curran Orchard Tree Adoptions Now Available
Submitted by CORE. Start off the New Year right by adopting an apple tree at the Curran Apple Orchard Park located at 3920 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Adoption applications for the 2022 harvest season are now being accepted. There are two adoption categories: Pruning Adoptions ($45 available through March 31) and Orchard Supporter […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Jan. 10
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting on Monday, Jan. 10, at 6 p.m. It will be held at the district’s Student Services Center and live-streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend in person. Individuals can attend online […]