City of University Place announcement. During its first meeting of 2022, the U.P. City Council voted to elect its member Steve Worthington to serve as the City’s mayor for 2022 and 2023. Council Member Javier Figueroa was elected to serve as Mayor Pro Tem and Council Member Ed Wood was chosen to lead the City’s […]
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Tacoma Animal Shelter Updates Public Hours
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. As of January 1, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has changed its hours of operation to the public. The shelter is now open daily from 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with the Adoption Center closed on Mondays. From Tuesday to Sunday, anyone interested […]
Puyallup Congratulates Corrections Officer McDaniel
Puyallup Police announcement. “Today we get to recognize Corrections Officer McDaniel and her 25 years of service with the Puyallup Jail. We are grateful to have such a dedicated and proactive officer who is committed to serving the Puyallup Community. Thank you for your continued service Officer McDaniel!”
Pierce County Council chooses council leadership for 2022
Pierce County Council announcement. At its first meeting of the year, the Pierce County Council again elected a bipartisan slate to serve as Council leadership for 2022. Councilmember Derek Young, D-Gig Harbor, was re-elected Council Chair for 2022 by his peers at the Jan. 4 regular meeting. This is Young’s final year on Council. Council […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed January 4
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Today’s data shows increased case rates and hospitalizations in Pierce County. Omicron is more contagious than other variants. Our case rates and hospitalizations have tripled in recent weeks. In time, we’ll know if people are getting sicker. In the meantime, we all need to protect ourselves and one another. […]
Obituary Notices – January 5, 2022
Mountain View Funeral Home: Laurie Ann Gravseth. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Joan C. Wagoner. Hill Funeral Home: Laurie Ann Gravseth. Gaffney Funeral Home: Thomas Patrick McDonough.
Curb and gutter work starts near Tacoma General Hospital
Sound Transit announcement. Crews continue building the Tacoma General Station and will start the curb and gutter work on the east side of MLK Jr. Way from 6th Avenue to S. 3rd St., starting today, Jan. 4. Access is open to hospitals, medical centers and the emergency department. To access Tacoma General and the Emergency […]
Lakewood’s 2021 in Photos
2021 was a year that many of us might remember for its challenges. We experienced sweltering heat and shivering cold. Construction and a sewer collapse restricted traffic on two of our most-traveled roads. The pandemic dragged on. Despite the difficulties of the year, there was much to celebrate. 2021 was a step towards a return […]
Garbage service disrupted in Lakewood
City of Lakewood social media post. Most customers will observe a 1-day delay in their garbage service (i.e. Tuesday pickups will occur on Wednesday). Check with Waste Connections (253-875-5053) with questions.