The DuPont Tree Advisory Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 9 (5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 9 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Oct. 9 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Deputies spot three stolen vehicles in one apartment complex, arrest two suspects
On Oct. 2, a Special Investigations Unit deputy spotted two suspicious vehicles parked next to each other in an apartment complex in the 11000 block of Waller Rd E in the Parkland area. The vehicles, both Kias, were occupied by what appeared to be juveniles. The deputy ran a records check on the license plates […]
September 2023 Alarm Summary
In September 2023, West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to 1,666 calls for service, which was an average of 50 calls per day. Nearly 70% of those responses were for emergency medical aid.
Free resource event for small business owners and entrepreneurs
Small business owners and entrepreneurs of Pierce County are invited to the free Thriving Together Resource Event happening Oct. 18 at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood. Hosted by the Pierce County Community Navigator team and the City of Lakewood, this event is an opportunity to connect and learn from local experts about the resources […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Land-Grant University Funding
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today, U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and U.S. Representative Alma Adams (NC-12), introduced the Land-Grant Research Equity and Accountability Act, a new bill that would help ensure states provide Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) 1890s land-grant institutions with their fair […]
Obituary Notices – October 7, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kenneth Lee Upton. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Christine Smith. Mountain View Funeral Home: Norman Braxton Jr.; Peggy Dixon; Gay Irene Kalning. Gaffney Funeral Home: Richard Lloyd Smith.
Wait ’til the end
By Brian Hardtke is the Chief of Staff on the Executive Team. In recent years, we have witnessed a technological revolution that is reshaping the way we work, communicate, and serve our community. At the forefront of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and large language models like ChatGPT. These advancements are not just changing […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator October 6 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s October 6 report to the Town Council by clicking here.