Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On March 31, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and William Timmons (SC-04) introduced the Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act – bipartisan legislation aimed at driving better implementation of recommendations from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to help improve government efficiency and save taxpayers more money. The legislation is co-sponsored by […]
The University Place City Council April 4 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 4 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Congressional delegation secures $220 million for fish passage on the Green River, TPU’s primary drinking water source
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. Tacoma Public Utilities’ (TPU) Federal delegation led by U.S. Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, Derek Kilmer, Marilyn Strickland and Adam Smith secured $220 million in funding to complete design and begin construction of downstream fish passage at the Howard Hanson Dam on the Green River, […]
The Lakewood City Council April 4 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 4 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Sign Up Now for Free Natural Yard Care Webinars
City of University Place announcement. The annual Natural Yard Care series is back! Free, as it has always been, this year it’s a virtual webinar that you can watch from the convenience of your own home. Three webinars will comprise the series: The Changing Garden with Marianne Benetti You will learn timely advice on gardening […]
Distracted Driving Rate Falls in Washington
Submitted by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission. Pierce County – Washington’s distracted driving rate fell in 2021, from 9.4 percent in 2020 to 6.9 percent, according to the Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s (WTSC) Annual Distracted Driving Observation Survey. Officials said the decline was welcome news to mark the beginning of April as Distracted Driving Awareness […]
Covid-19 Testing Site in UPSD
University Place School District announcement. The District Testing Site will be closed April 1 through April 8. We are collaborating with a new testing company and hope to resume services after Spring Break. We will post more information soon about days and time of operation. If you would like to have testing available over Spring […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. If you’re 50 or older, you’re now eligible for a second COVID-19 booster shot. Younger people who are immune compromised are also eligible. If you’re in one of those groups, you can get your booster at any of our vaccine clinics except South Hill Mall. That clinic will offer boosters for […]
Obituary Notices – April 2, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Podruchny; Sandra Mae Harder. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Paul A. Stracke; Vladislav Lazarov. Mountain View Funeral Home: Thomas Gillihan; Gaylen Harris; Arnold William Joringdal; Dolores J. Olson; Rita S. Pangelinan; Lauraine A. Pendleton; Denise F. Sheaffer Snider. Scott Funeral Home: Gladys Elaine Grant.