West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Pierce County Library System Board holds first public hearing for 2024 budget
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Nov. 8, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill conduct its first public hearing for its 2024 proposed budget, hear an update on 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 […]
Strickland Calls on Feds to Investigate Financial Impact of Digital Store-Issued Coupons on Seniors, Low-Income Shoppers
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Nov. 1, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led 13 House colleagues in a letter to Samuel Levine, Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection, urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate the potential financial impacts of digital store-issued coupons on seniors, low-income persons, and others without […]
Over 70 Local Shelter Pets Find Homes During October Adoption Event in Partnership With Tacoma Subaru
In an effort to support animal welfare in the community and help the hardest-to-adopt shelter animals find loving homes, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County partnered with Tacoma Subaru to host a “Fall in Love” adoption event. This event was a part of Subaru Loves Pets, a national initiative to impact the lives […]
Community Survey Seeks Input on U.P.’s Comprehensive Plan Update
The City of University Place is working on a major update of its Comprehensive Plan, the document that outlines the community’s vision for the future and provides policies to help guide many aspects of life in the City, including transportation and growth as well as U.P.’s social and economic character. Citizen input is vital to this […]
Washington’s GET Prepaid Tuition program opens enrollment
Submitted by Washington Student Achievement Council. Washington’s popular Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program opens Wednesday, November 1 for a new enrollment period, providing families a fresh opportunity to start saving for future education and career training costs while their children are young. The 2023-2024 enrollment period runs through May 31, 2024, and provides a unique opportunity to […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 6 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Statewide draft Highway System Plan available for public comment through Dec. 18
A draft plan outlining investment recommendations for preserving, maintaining, improving and operating state highways for the next 20 years is now available for public review and comment. Comments on the draft Highway System Plan will be accepted through Monday, Dec. 18. The Washington State Department of Transportation last published the plan in 2007. The new […]
Obituary Notices – November 4, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Isabel Jones. Mountain View Funeral Home: Cecelia Berg; Wilfred E. Berube; Torrance Boyd; Harold Ray Doran; Mike Francis; Donna Jean Sacco; Joe Santamaria; Richard “Dick” Henry Shaw; Jesus M. Villahermosa Sr.; Elizabeth Ella Wisher. Powers Funeral Home: Frank L Fobes; Aiden Timothy Campbell.