Joint Base Lewis-McChord social media post. I Corps hosted a tree decorating event for Gold Star Families at Waller Hall Dec. 10, providing an opportunity to gather and remember their fallen family members by placing an ornament on the tree.
Council Corner: Dec. 12, 2022 Study Session
City of Lakewood announcement. In its final meeting of the year, Council kicked everything off on a bittersweet note. The meeting was Council member Linda Farmer’s last meeting not just of the year, but also with the Lakewood City Council. Farmer will leave the City Council later this month for her new role as the […]
Holiday Food Drive
City of Puyallup announcement. Do you have spare canned or packaged goods in your pantry? Consider bringing a food donation the next time you stop by. Help the Puyallup Food Bank provide for your neighbors in need this holiday season–and all year long! The Puyallup Public Library is located at 324 S. Meridian.
Detectives seeking tips in apparent road rage shooting
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. On Dec. 12, at 5:51 p.m., a 911 caller reported that he had been shot during a road rage incident in the 1900 block of 112th St E in Parkland. Our deputies and Washington State Patrol troopers responded to the scene and provided first-aid until Central Pierce Fire & Rescue […]
RFP – Event Planning, Operation and Management
City of Puyallup announcement. The City of Puyallup (City) requests proposals (RFP) from qualified organizations (Organizations) to plan, operate and manage three traditional City-sponsored events, which occur annually in the City of Puyallup. These events utilize City-owned property or facilities and are open to the public. An organization may submit a proposal for any or […]
Wanda is ready. Are you?
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Wanda is two weeks ready…are you?! Check out ready.gov/kit for a list of items to include in your disaster kit. #WandaTheWestPierceElf
First Reading of Ordinance 28866 at Dec. 13 Council Meeting
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – District 3 Council Member Keith Blocker brought forward Ordinance 28866 for first reading at the Dec. 13, 2022 City Council meeting. Co-sponsored by Mayor Victoria Woodards and Deputy Mayor Catherine Ushka, Ordinance 28866 recognizes that the City Manager’s internal Office of Equity and Human Rights has been a leader in the […]
House Passes Kilmer Legislation to Improve Federal Government Efficiency and Save Taxpayers Money
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 13, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the House of Representatives passed his bipartisan Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The legislation aims to drive better implementation of recommendations from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to […]
High bacteria levels in Thea Foss Waterway
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. We recommend you don’t swim or wade anywhere in the Thea Foss Waterway. Lab tests found high levels of bacteria in the water, which increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you come in contact with it. The Blue Water Task Force collected the first samples that showed high bacteria […]