Join us for Young Picassos Painting Camp, where kids in grades 1st-6th will create amazing artwork with a fun gaming twist! Campers will learn painting techniques, play interactive art games, and take home their masterpieces. Led by the fabulous artist Miss Kelly of Tangerine Tales. The camp will be held at the DuPont Community Center […]
Executive Mello applauds Council action on immigration enforcement
In his remarks to the Pierce County Council yesterday (April 29, 2025) regarding immigration enforcement, Executive Ryan Mello underscored the need for everyone in the County to feel safe. He spoke to Immigration Enforcement Resolution –R2025-139s, which passed the Council 4 – 3. The resolution follows Executive Mello’s directive in March that affirms the County’s commitment to upholding the state’s […]
Are you ready to bat clean up?
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. There are many shiny businesses in Lakewood, and then there is a business whose goal is to keep your car clean and shiny. September 2023, the Lakewood location of Classy Chassis suffered a devastating fire, which temporarily closed that location until January 2025. There are plenty of companies that just would […]
April Honored Elders: Frank Wright & Illa Wright
By Puyallup Tribal News Staff A Puyallup Tribal Member 55 years of age and older is recognized as the Honored Elder each month at the Elders Luncheon at the House of Respect on the Puyallup Reservation. Siblings Frank Wright and Illa Wright were chosen as the Honored Elders for the month of April. Frank was […]
Duck Daze is June 7! Parade Registration is Open
U.P.’s beloved rite of Spring, Duck Daze, will return on Saturday, June 7. Registration for the parade is now open. Don’t miss your chance to show off your club, business, school group or hot rod in this popular event that kicks off the day’s festivities. All parade registrations are due by Friday, May 23. Late registrations cannot be […]
Harry Todd Parking lot to close May 5-16, 2025
Starting Monday, May 5, 2025 the main parking lot entrance of Harry Todd Park will be closed to all vehicles. This closure will be in place until May 16. The lot will reopen for the city’s May 17 Kid Fishing Event. Between May 5-16, 2025 drivers visiting the park will be directed to a lot […]
The University Place City Council May 5 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council’s next Regular Meeting will take place on May 5 (6:30 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
City of Tacoma Launches Modernized Website and New Domain
On April 30, 2025, the City of Tacoma officially launched its redesigned website at tacoma.gov. This new domain and site reflect the City’s ongoing commitment to improving accessibility, usability, and digital security for all users. The newly launched tacoma.gov features several important upgrades: In the next phase of the project, beginning May 9, 2025, City […]
The Lakewood City Council May 5 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council’s next Regular Meeting will take place on May 5 (7 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.