The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 12 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Lakewood City Council Dec. 13 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Dec. 13 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County Library System Board holds second hearing for 2024 budget
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill conduct its second public hearing for its 2024 proposed budget, learn more about the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, continue to review updates to policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative […]
WorkForce Central releases Annual Report
Submitted by WorkForce Central. As the steward of Pierce County’s workforce development system, WorkForce Central saw a successful program year serving job seekers and businesses. An array of services and programs were provided to more than 10,000 community members, including workforce support services, work experience internships, training and upskilling opportunities, hiring events, and more. We […]
Obituary Notices – December 11, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Paul David Carlson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jamila A. Birdine; Rick Larue Lynch; Debra M. Overby; Robert Ramsey; Curtis Savage; Kris Orlando Durr.
Santa is coming to Steilacoom, Dec. 15
Santa is planning a pre-Christmas stop in Steilacoom on Friday, December 15. He’s planned a tour of the town. See his planned route below on download a map by clicking here.
Advent Calendar December 11: Christmas Markets
Has anybody of you ever been to a European-style Christmas market? One that is built like a small town of cozy huts decorated to the nines and located in a town center, not inside a building? It was one of my annual joys to go see the small-town ones around my native town of Stuttgart, […]
West Pierce Fire Commissioner Recognized for 45 Years of Service
At Tuesday night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) had the opportunity to recognize Commissioner Dan Rankin for his years of service to the community. Commissioner Rankin spent more than 20 years in the US Air Force and became a volunteer firefighter for the University Place Fire Department in January […]
Letter: Even If
“She’ll never graduate from high school. Never get married. There will be no more birthdays or Christmases. She died.” I was doorbelling for my campaign for the school board and the fellow uttering these words was angry for soon as I mentioned “school” that was his trigger. He had lost his young daughter. He was […]