Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. Some say the best things in life are free. If you’re age 18 or younger, that will soon include a ride aboard Washington State Ferries. Starting Saturday, Oct. 1, youth will board for free as a result of this year’s Move Ahead Washington transportation package. The law directs transit […]
Introduction of the proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council will get its first look at the city’s proposed 2023-2024 Biennial Budget at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 at 7 p.m. City Manager John Caulfield will present the budget at the end of the meeting as part of his City Manager updates. Council will hold […]
Audit Advisory Board Applications Due October 10
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants with experience in government performance and financial auditing, public administration, and government financial and fiscal practices to fill the “community member” position on the Audit Advisory Board (AAB). The AAB supports the City Council’s Government Performance and Finance Committee (GPFC) in carrying out […]
Obituary Notices – October 1, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Thomas Canny Wright. Mountain View Funeral Home: Georgia Betty “Peach” Robinson. Powers Funeral Home: Ruth Elda Lewis.
The 300
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. With apologies to Gerard Butler and his gladiators, a different kind of 300 has created a bit of history here in Pierce County. Almost six years ago, I was newly elected as the Pierce County Executive – coming from my work in the State Legislature. I knew it would […]
Lakewood City Manager September 30 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 30 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator September 30 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s September 30 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
SHMA Welcomes Back “Christmas at the Orr Home”
Submitted by Steilacoom Historical Museum Association. The Steilacoom Historical Museum Association is excited to once again open the Orr Home, decorated for the holidays, to the public for tours – Christmas at the Orr Home. This year we’ll be open for the special event on November 12 and 13 (Saturday, Sunday). The theme is “Celebrate […]
Abandoned Dog Found in Bag Now Needs Critical Care at Tacoma Animal Shelter
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On Sept. 27, 2022, a good Samaritan found a 12-year-old chihuahua dumped in a bag by the side of their car. The dog was brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County where she is currently receiving urgent medical care. The dog is suffering […]