Pacific Lutheran University announcement. After a hiatus last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 65 undergraduate and 22 graduate students from Pacific Lutheran University were able to participate in January term study away trips this year. The program took PLU students all over the world, with courses designed and taught by PLU professors offered in […]
Puyallup’s Veterans Memorial Bridge is open
City of Puyallup social media post. Today, we held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the reopening of the Veterans Memorial Bridge. A big thank you to all of the project stakeholders and community members who came out to the Ceremony. The Veterans Memorial Bridge is officially open!
Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase in Puyallup
City of Puyallup announcement. In accordance with RCW 35A.21.152, notice is hereby given that rates charged by D.M. Disposal Co., Inc. for solid waste collection in the City of Puyallup will increase effective March 1, 2022, according to the following average aggregate increases: Residential = 5.8%, Commercial = 5.6%, Multi-Family = 5.7%, Yard Waste = […]
Lakewood City Council Summary: Monday, Feb. 28, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. Housing Program Manager Jeff Gumm briefed City Council on investments of federal CDBG and HOME program funds in Lakewood. CDBG and HOME funds support several critical programs: emergency rent & mortgage assistance, emergency home repairs, affordable housing development, small business assistance, and support for emergency shelter providers. The City’s Emergency Rental […]
Community Connection Place host a Saint Patrick’s Day Event
Submitted by Howard Lee, Community Connection Place. Community Connection Place (CCP) is a University Place nonprofit that provides activities for our citizens and is operates in the UP Senior/Community Center. CCP is located on Grandview Ave, just north of the 27th St/Grandview intersection. The event will include music by the Tacoma Banjo Club, corned beef, […]
Board of Health March 2 Meeting Agenda
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. The March 2, 2022 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Regular agenda and meeting packet are available for view on our website. Watch the meeting live on our website or through Zoom and entering Meeting ID: 852 6383 2261 and Passcode: 038473 when prompted.
Lakewood’s Summer Event Schedule Announced
Summer in Lakewood will be full of family fun. The City of Lakewood has announced its summer events schedule, featuring a lineup of exciting events bursting with culture, music, food, games, activities, and memories. Bookmark the City of Lakewood Events Homepage in your browser. SummerFest SummerFest is back! Thousands of visitors flock to Fort Steilacoom […]
DuPont’s Sarah Wilton earns local scholarship
Submitted by Eric Warn. Ms. Sarah Wilton of DuPont was recently honored for her outstanding community service accomplishments over the past four years at her high school, Harrison Prep. Her distinguished record resulted in a nomination by City of Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen for an Association of Washington Cities Quality Communities scholarship. Additionally, members of […]
Strickland, Kilmer Lead Roundtable on Impact of 6PPD-Quinone on Coho Salmon
Offices of Rep. Derek Kilmer and Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On Friday, February 25, 2022, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, led a roundtable discussion on the impact 6PPD-quinone, the toxic chemical from tires that is killing coho salmon in the Pacific Northwest. During the […]