Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On March 16, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act, bipartisan legislation he introduced with Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14), was signed into law as part of the twelve-bill spending package to fund the federal government. The legislation, which passed the House in October 2021, […]
Payroll employment growth surges in February
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy added 31,700 jobs in February. In February, the preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.3%. “The February increase in state employment was the largest monthly increase since last July,” said the Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Economist Paul Turek. “The gains were broad-based with just […]
Obituary Notice – March 19, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Bruce Arden Smith.
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Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department SWAT Team is really more like a family. They represent “the best of the best” of our deputies and train extensively as a team. Like a family, they have each other’s backs. They also have special equipment, tactics and personnel – including negotiators, a […]
5th ST NW and 7th ST NW Rail Crossing Closures March 18-20
City of Puyallup announcement. Starting on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 5 pm the rail crossings at 5th ST NW and 7th ST NW will be closed. BNSF will be repairing and rehabilitating the crossings to improve the ride quality for vehicles and trains. Work is estimated to be completed on Sunday, March 20, at […]
Lakewood Weekly Headlines: March 18, 2022
Lakewood Launches Emergency Notification System: “Lakewood Alert” Subscribers will receive crucial text or email alerts in the event of an emergency. The City of Lakewood has activated a new emergency alert service: Lakewood Alert. In the event of an emergency, subscribers will receive alerts and updates by text or email. Subscribers may also elect to […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator March 18 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s March 18 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen on Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Dom Calata
City of Lakewood announcement. Two Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies were shot serving a felony warrant yesterday. Sergeant Rich Scaniffe is in stable condition. Deputy Dom Calata did not survive his injuries. He is survived by his wife and young son. Calata grew up in the area and graduated from PLU. He served in the Army, […]
Afghan Family Rescue Update
By Dorothy Wilhelm with Tim Ham. “The Taliban came into the gallery,” Timothy Ham reported, sharing the latest obstacle put in the way of the gifted Afghani artist that Tim Ham (with his associate Carl Highland) are trying desperately to rescue from Afghanistan. The two men Tim and Abdul, the artist – touch in twice a […]