City of DuPont announcement. Little did we know back in March of 2020, the City of DuPont would have to shut our Council Chambers and resort to remote/virtual meetings for so long. To allow citizens to participate in a full functioning “hybrid meeting,” the Council Chambers has been upgraded. What are “hybrid meetings?” Hybrid meetings […]
Kilmer Earns Statewide Recognition for Commitment to Help Students Succeed
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Monday, April 4, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) received the 2022 Stanley O. McNaughton Leadership Award from the Board of Directors of the Independent Colleges of Washington for his work to expand financial aid for students and help prepare the next generation of students to succeed in the […]
PLU and UPS announce new graduate admission partnership
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Last week, officials from the University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding that will streamline the process for both universities’ current students and alumni applying to select graduate programs at the partner institution. Most notably, the agreement waives the […]
West Pierce Fire releases 2021 Report
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. The 2021 Annual Report is now available on our website. Visit https://www.westpierce.org/about/annual-report/ for all of the details!
City of Lakewood to improve Springbrook neighborhood park
City of Lakewood announcement. Project Permit Applications have been filed with the City of Lakewood Community and Economic Development Department that includes improvements to the existing Springbrook neighborhood park. Improvements include relocation of community garden, pre-cast concrete pump track, basketball court, loop pathway, off-leash dog area, new picnic tables, removal of invasive plants, native planting, […]
Claiming Space: The Bricks That Lay Our Foundation
Tacoma Historical Society announcement. In conjunction with our new exhibit, Finding Home: LGBTQ+ Communities in Tacoma, Tacoma Historical Society’s Communications Manager Kim Davenport interviews Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound board members Oliver Webb and Skye Locke about their organization’s history and work in the community.Join us (Monday, April 11 – 7pm – Virtual Program) on our Facebook page or […]
Construction project on section of Canyon Road East will start April 11
Pierce County announcement. Construction on a project to enhance safety and relieve traffic congestion on Canyon Road East from 400 feet north of 84th Street East to 72nd Street East will start April 11. The project is expected to be complete in Fall 2023. Crews will work 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. […]
The Lakewood City Council April 11 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 11 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Kilmer Votes to Support Washington’s Restaurants and Small Businesses
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On April 7, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Relief for Restaurants & Other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act – which aims to deliver $55 billion to replenish funding for local Washington restaurants and establish a new program aimed at supporting other small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 […]