Executive Bruce Dammeier presented his proposed 2024-2025 biennial budget to the Pierce County Council today. The more than $3 billion budget is based on community input and prioritizes funding for public safety and justice, transportation and roads, homelessness and attainable housing, economic opportunity, and sustainability. Most of the County’s budget is dedicated to keeping residents […]
Enjoy Fall Festivities at Zoo Boo Oct. 14-15
TACOMA, Wash.—Happy Howl‐o‐ween! Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s Zoo Boo weekend returns Oct. 14‐15. The annual fun, fall‐themed weekend is always a hoot among families. There will be plenty of ghostly games and arts and crafts. Make your own bat wings to wear, inspect teeth up close to identify the animal, go on a spooky […]
Letter: The Chase Bank maples are dying
Submitted by Bob Warfield. Let me say that again: The Chase Bank Maples, once glorious, are dying from shameless neglect. Well before Lakewood became a city, I remember local community excitement as we watched this once handsome building, with its gorgeous bronze tulip fountain, rise at its centrally prominent location. To this day, it remains a valued […]
The Board of Health Sept. 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Sept. 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Sound Transit kicks off Rail Safety Week
In conjunction with national Rail Safety Week, Sound Transit is kicking off a campaign this week to educate and empower the public about the importance of making safe choices around trains and tracks. This annual weeklong event, which first began in 2017, is a collaborative effort among Operation Lifesaver, Inc., state Operation Lifesaver programs and rail safety partners […]
Lakewood United: Homeless and Foster Care Students in CPSD
Jesus Villegas Rivera – Support Specialist CPSD/CPTC will address the Lakewood United General Meeting on Sept. 20 (6:00-7:30 pm) at Pierce College, Fort Steilacoom Campus, Olympic Bldg., Room 102. The public is invited. Homeless & Foster Care Students in CPSD: Attention:
Be careful around wild animals and dead birds
You’ve likely heard of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. We’ve had cases in Pierce County in recent years in backyard flocks and wild birds. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a news release last week about recent cases in the Puget Sound, including at the Port of Tacoma. Bird flu doesn’t pose a major […]
DuPont to host Fall Famers Market
The City of DuPont Parks and Recreation Department invites you to attend the 2023 DuPont Fall Farmers Market. This year’s fall market is scheduled for Sunday, September 24, from 12-4 p.m. at Clocktower Park. Our fall market will feature quality vendors selling an array of items, including local fresh produce, honey, flowers, and much more. […]
Community Members Invited to Participate in Activities Celebrating Green Tacoma Day and Tacoma’s Arbor Day on October 14
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma, along with others involved in the Green Tacoma Partnership, invites community members to participate in Green Tacoma Day and Tacoma’s Arbor Day events on Saturday, October 14, from 9 AM to noon. Participants can volunteer to plant trees, and remove weeds and litter, while connecting with other likeminded […]