Taking a walk is some wonderful exercise, anytime. But during winter, it is something that is a bit taxing as well. We have to layer us against cold and rain (if not snow), and the time window we have is narrow, as the days are so short. But once we are outdoors, it is extremely […]
License plate readers identify stolen vehicles in Lakewood
To equip Lakewood police officers with additional tools to assist in the recovery of stolen vehicles, the Lakewood Police Department uses license plate reading technology around the city. This summer the City of Lakewood contracted with Flock Safety to purchase and deploy the technology, including license plate readers at key locations across the city. The […]
Letter: Puget Sound Energy Wins LNG Permit Expansion
Submitted by Barbara Church. Broken Promises: Tacoma Planning Department Facilitates PSE’s Expanded LNG Fueling and Bunker Barging Without Environmental Review or Public Input Seven years ago, the Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department of the City of Tacoma, its director Peter Huffman and other staff, made a commitment to the public: They would ensure protection […]
DuPont December 8 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council December 8 report by clicking here.
Homicide in University Place, Suspect Arrested in Buckley
At 10:10 am (Dec. 9) our deputies responded to a welfare check call in Buckley. The caller stated their daughter left that morning to pick up her child in-common from his father in University Place. Instead of their daughter returning, the child’s father arrived at their house and dropped off the son. The parents were […]
DuPont City Administrator Announces Retirement
Mayor Ronald Frederick recently announced City Administrator Andrew Takata will retire in January. Mr. Takata will remain in his current position until a replacement is found, but his last physical day will be February 9, 2024. In a letter to the Mayor, Takata wrote, “Serving the community is a worthwhile endeavor, and as stressful as […]
The Lakewood City Council Dec. 14 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting with Pierce County Councilmember Hitchen on Dec. 14 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The University Place City Council Dec. 18 Meeting has been canceled
The University Place City Council Regular Meeting previously scheduled for Dec. 18 has been canceled. The next regular council meeting will be Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Obituary Notices – December 12, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Rosemarie Lewis; Margaret Smelt. Fir Lane Memorial Park: James W. Mueller; John M. Briggle. Powers Funeral Home: Earl Dean Hasenwinkle. Scott Funeral Home: Norda Geneivive (Hursey) Emile.