Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. On Dec. 12, at 5:51 p.m., a 911 caller reported that he had been shot during a road rage incident in the 1900 block of 112th St E in Parkland. Our deputies and Washington State Patrol troopers responded to the scene and provided first-aid until Central Pierce Fire & Rescue […]
RFP – Event Planning, Operation and Management
City of Puyallup announcement. The City of Puyallup (City) requests proposals (RFP) from qualified organizations (Organizations) to plan, operate and manage three traditional City-sponsored events, which occur annually in the City of Puyallup. These events utilize City-owned property or facilities and are open to the public. An organization may submit a proposal for any or […]
Wanda is ready. Are you?
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Wanda is two weeks ready…are you?! Check out ready.gov/kit for a list of items to include in your disaster kit. #WandaTheWestPierceElf
First Reading of Ordinance 28866 at Dec. 13 Council Meeting
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – District 3 Council Member Keith Blocker brought forward Ordinance 28866 for first reading at the Dec. 13, 2022 City Council meeting. Co-sponsored by Mayor Victoria Woodards and Deputy Mayor Catherine Ushka, Ordinance 28866 recognizes that the City Manager’s internal Office of Equity and Human Rights has been a leader in the […]
House Passes Kilmer Legislation to Improve Federal Government Efficiency and Save Taxpayers Money
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 13, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the House of Representatives passed his bipartisan Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The legislation aims to drive better implementation of recommendations from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to […]
High bacteria levels in Thea Foss Waterway
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. We recommend you don’t swim or wade anywhere in the Thea Foss Waterway. Lab tests found high levels of bacteria in the water, which increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you come in contact with it. The Blue Water Task Force collected the first samples that showed high bacteria […]
Obituary Notices – December 14, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Janice Lee (Krook) Kivela; Dale Lee Hirz. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jesse H Peebles. Mountain View Funeral Home: Kevin A. Hummel; Barbara Lewis; Gloria M. Powell. Hill Funeral Home: Michael E Sabey. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Roy Stanley Talmadge.
Wishing farewell to Council member Linda Farmer
City of Lakewood announcement. After three years with the Lakewood City Council, Council member Linda Farmer is leaving the city to lead the Pierce County Auditor’s Office as the newly elected county auditor. At its final meeting of the year, the Lakewood City Council took time to recognize Farmer and her contributions to the city […]
Daytime Closure of 4th St NW and W Stewart Ave Intersection Dec 14
Sound Transit announcement. Sound Transit’s contractor will close the intersection of W Stewart Avenue & 4th Street NW and 5th Street NW, between W Stewart and W Main Street, on Wednesday Dec. 14 for traffic signal work. When driving, please use an alternative route to avoid delays. When Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 7:00 a.m. to […]