Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. We’d like to share with you a commendation that Deputies Doug Maier and Bill Brand received for their lifesaving actions following an October 2022 shooting in University Place. Our department provides police services for University Place, and Deputies Maier and Brand are assigned to the University Place Police Department. The […]
Loop Trail Getting a New Crosswalk
City of Puyallup announcement. The Puyallup Loop Trail is a four-mile wonder, wandering through old-growth trees, streams, a community garden, and historic neighborhoods. For the most part, the trail has been Puyallup’s little secret for many years. But in recent years, word has gotten out. It is not uncommon to see visitors and locals enjoying […]
Lakewood Heroes: Video Series (Martin Olmos)
City of Lakewood social media post. Martin Olmos is an outreach coordinator with West Pierce Fire & Rescue and volunteers to support youth. He passed down that spirit to his grown children, who also volunteer. Hear why he believes it’s important to give back in our Lakewood Heroes video series: youtu.be/t_fynLLr394
Encampment Near Lowes
City of Fircrest announcement. The City of Fircrest is aware and closely monitoring the encampment near Lowe’s on Orchard Street. We share Orchard Street with the City of Tacoma. The Anchor Church property and Lowe’s happen to be in Tacoma, therefore, not in our jurisdiction. Fircrest only owns the parcel where the water tower is […]
Public Hearing – City of Lakewood Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board
City of Lakewood announcement. City of Lakewood Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. The City of Lakewood landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board has received an application requesting a type II certificate of appropriateness for the proposed interior/exterior work and 2nd story addition to the Carriage House associated with the […]
PCTV: Inside Pierce County – Traffic Signals
Pierce County announcement. Have you ever wondered how traffic signals really work? Go behind the scenes at the Pierce County Sewer & Traffic Operations (STOP) Facility to learn about the technology behind the lights and how workers keep our intersections operating dependably and safely–24/7. To report traffic sign or signal issues, please call (253) 798-8000.
Obituary Notices – January 17, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Waneta Lorene Leighty Joslyn. Mountain View Funeral Home: Reese Widman. Powers Funeral Home: Frieda Pea Bostwick. Scott Funeral Home: Lila M Stinson; Rev. Marcus Glen Edmond.
United for University Place meeting Wednesday, January 18
Submitted by Chris Saunders. United for University Place will meet on Wednesday, January 18th at 11:30 to 1 pm at University Place Presbyterian Church at 8101 27th Street West in University Place. Our speakers this month will be presenting the challenging life of parents with adult children with disabilities. This is also a great opportunity […]
Sewer project kicks off in Spanaway
Pierce County social media post. Ph 6 road closure for B Street Sewer Interceptor project in Spanaway begins Tuesday, 1/17. 8th Ave E between SR 7 and 197th St C E will be closed during this period. Detour signs will be in place to direct drivers to an alternate route. PierceCountyWa.gov/BStreet