TACOMA, Wash. – Starting February 15, the Hylebos Bridge over the Hylebos Waterway (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6 AM to 6 PM daily for essential repairs. Outside of these hours, the bridge will be fully operational. Detour signage will be in place while […]
Obituary Notices – February 13, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Helen C Portuondo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Charles C. Marecle; Albert “Sonny” L. Brigge. Powers Funeral Home: Jeffrey Scott Packer. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Donald Richard Sellers.
JBLM will conduct artillery training Feb. 13-15
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery training from Feb. 13 at 12 a.m. to Feb. 15 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Sanitary Sewer Expansion Under Consideration
The City has received funding from the federal government to study, design and construct new sanitary sewers in areas of the city that are not currently served by sewers. Five areas are under consideration for the new sewer lines. Unfortunately, funding is not enough to add sewers to all the areas. This study period will […]
Is Waughop Lake experiencing a toxic algae bloom?
The city recently fielded concerns from residents that Waughop Lake was experiencing a toxic algae bloom. Previously the lake experienced these blooms in the late summer months when temperatures remain high. The city has applied alum treatments to the lake in recent years to reduce toxic blooms. In response to the worry that the lake […]
Letter: Lakewood
Submitted by Greg Rediske. We’re better than DuPont, right?!? Well let me tell you a story: DuPont has had a baseball program, for years, and businesses there stand in line to sponsor a team. They do it year after year, and their program is thriving. Lakewood? Not so much. I’ve gotten the service clubs to participate […]
St. Patrick’s Day Pickleball Tournament at 23 Kitchens
Calling all Pickleball enthusiasts of all levels. Registration is now open for the City of DuPont’s first Annual Pickleball tournament. Registration is just $25 and includes tournament play, prizes, snacks, and raffle prizes! https://www.dupontwa.gov/195/Events
The Magic Toilet
We had been long time neighbors. Our daughter babysat Mr. Johnson’s wife as the couple grew older. After the wife died, we watched out for the aged gentleman. He was still active. Mr. Johnson met with his old buddies for breakfast at McDonald’s almost every single morning. I saw them several times a week as […]
Former Commissioners Honored by Council
At the U.P. Council Meeting of Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, the City Council recognized several departing Commissioners for the outstanding contributions they supplied while serving in their roles. The work of these persons contributed to significant City efforts as they served as key contributors and valued advisers to the City Council. Thank you to the […]