The Lakewood City Council is currently seeking volunteers to fill three (3) vacancies on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The terms of the vacant positions are for three years through September 19, 2024. The roles and responsibilities, meeting times, and terms of the vacant positions are described in the Notice of Vacancy. Interested applicants can submit an application form […]
Obituary Notices – August 9, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: David F. Dearing; Dreama Sue Overn. Mountain View Funeral Home: Angela B Gnirk; Darin Sauer.
Jessica Lynne Witty next up in Steilacoom Summer Concert Series Aug. 11
The 2021 Summer Concert Series will again take place in Pioneer Park (1700 Commercial St., Steilacoom, WA 98388) from 6:00-7:30 pm. August 11, Jessica Lynne Witty (Country) August 18, 3 Legends Tribute (Jackie Wilson, James Brown and Michael Jackson) August 25, Michael Powers (Smooth Jazz) The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by the Town of […]
Multi-Family Housing Tax Exemption Program Spurs New Investment in U.P.
A story from City of University Place. Since it was first used in 2015 by the developers of the Latitude Building in the Village at Town Center, the City of University Place eight-year Multi-Family Tax Exemption program has helped spur close to $120 million in private investment. The program is open to developers of multi-family […]
Pierce County to provide vacation leave to employees for vaccinations
The following was sent via email on August 6 to all Pierce County employees. As COVID-19 cases have rapidly increased in recent weeks, it is critical that we make every effort to minimize exposure to the virus – both for your health and to ensure we continue serving our residents. The Delta variant is spreading […]
City of Lakewood “Means Business” Regarding Tree Preservation
A story from City of Lakewood. What is the City of Lakewood doing now to protect trees? Chapter 18A of the Lakewood Municipal Code regulates land use and development, and section 18A.70 Article III regulates tree preservation. The City also observes LMC Title 14, Environmental Protection and the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA). The removal of “significant” trees is regulated, and […]
The Lakewood City Council August 9 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on August 9 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce Transit JBLM Runner service rebranded, open to full capacity
A press release from Pierce Transit. On July 1, Pierce Transit began operating the JBLM Runner service at full capacity. Since September 2020 the service was running at 50 percent capacity due to pandemic social distancing mandates. The service also has a newly rebranded vehicle and a new name, the JBLM Runner (formerly known as the JBLM […]
LTAC Applications for 2022 Grant Awards
A press release from City of Lakewood. The City of Lakewood is soliciting project proposals that support and encourage tourism and cultural activities in Lakewood, WA. The source of monies from which projects will be funded is the City’s share of taxes collected on overnight stays at hotels, motels and short‐term rentals, including such activities […]