Pierce County Sheriff’s Department story. At 5:09 pm, on Sunday August 28th, our deputies responded to a security check at a home in Puyallup for possible squatters. The house was vacant and deputies contacted several people inside. Deputies gave them time to grab their things and leave, but what they didn’t take were the five […]
9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies Scheduled
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. In honor of the 21st anniversary of September 11, West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold two public ceremonies in remembrance of the 2,977 victims lost on that date in 2001. Those victims included 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and 55 military personnel. The first ceremony will be held […]
Banned Books Scavenger Hunt
City of Puyallup announcement. Learn about books that have been banned or challenged in the US by participating in our Banned Books Scavenger Hunt. There are three versions featuring books for kids, teens, and adults. Participate anytime this month and get a small prize when you finish. Check in at the Puyallup Public Library for more […]
Notice Street Closures for Rodeo Parade – September 9
City of Puyallup announcement. Notice is hereby given of upcoming street closures in the Puyallup downtown on Friday, September 9th for the 2022 Cattle Drive and Rodeo Parade. The primary closure will be of Meridian from Stewart to 7th beginning at approximately 8 am. Detour routes will be marked. Streets closed for the parade will […]
We Are So Grateful
Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County announcement. Thanks to you, we met our match! Our third annual Day of Giving was a big success! Because of generous animal lovers in our community, we raised a record breaking $65,691, making a huge difference for more than 8,000 pets that will come through our doors this […]
DuPont August 26 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council August 26 report by clicking here.
Beyond the Bell Session 1 Registration is Open
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Clubs, Activities, and Sports at Your School – and Field Trips to Fun Destinations! Tacoma Public Schools and community partners have come together to offer Beyond the Bell to let you choose from more activities at your school than ever before. Choose from options offered before and after school, on data days, and during school breaks. Everything […]
Obituary Notices – August 30, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Lyubov V. Shcherenkova; Lily B. Hughes; Darron Elwood Nelson; David Sekou Sebowa Hylton. Powers Funeral Home: Fred Hiroshi Yaguchi.
Pierce Transit Runner will now serve Spanaway, Parkland and Midland
Pierce Transit press release. On August 29, Pierce Transit launches Spanaway Runner, bringing on-demand transportation service to Spanaway, Parkland and Midland. Spanaway Runner provides a link to fixed route transit and a quick and car-free way to access work, appointments and resources. This service will be especially valuable to seniors and those with special needs who […]