Submitted by Morgan Alexander. In light of the recent talk of the Tacoma City Council getting pay raises, the Tacoma Sun thought it would be interesting to see exactly what the council has accomplished so far this year. The results will shock you! At the time of this writing, 17 resolutions have been passed this […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on Aug. 28
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, Aug. 28, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom webinar link or the district YouTube channel. Attendees will be asked to provide the […]
The Puyallup City Council August 29 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on August 29 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Hold onto your handlebars, we’ll soon charge ahead with e-bike programs
We know you are “wheelie excited” for the e-bike incentive programs funded in the 2023-25 transportation budget to roll out, and we are too! The incentives will provide rebates and lending library/ownership programs so it’s easier for people to try or buy e-bikes. With their boost up that hill and their help for tired legs hauling kids […]
Behavioral Health Service funding in Pierce County
Pierce County Twitter/X post. Over $29M has been awarded for behavioral health services in Pierce County. Successful programs and services will focus on community education, prevention, crisis services and rural health services. Learn more here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6170
Obituary Notices – August 25, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Jonathan Michael Chamberlain; Elliott McBurney; Hildegard Carter. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Adrienne Marie Angelosante; David Stiner. Mountain View Funeral Home: Timothy Robert Housewright. Powers Funeral Home: Stephen Lee King; Carnell Shinaul; Kenneth Grey Haukenberry Jr; Marjorie May Neal; Judy Lynn Warner; Victoria Ann Borovich; Leonila Majaba Villaflor. Gaffney Funeral Home: Joanne […]
Future of Retirement Town Hall set for Aug. 28 in Steilacoom
Submitted by Office of State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti. The Future of Retirement Security Town Hall – With State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti will take place Monday, August 28, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Steilacoom Town Hall, 1718 Lafayette St, Steilacoom. The Treasurer, one of nine elected executives serving a four-year term in our state, is going to hear […]
Friends of the Lakewood Library Book Sale: Successful For us All!
Submitted by Friends of the Lakewood Library. On Saturday, August 19, the Friends of the Lakewood Library held their first book sale in over a year. (The last sales were held in May 2022, at the Lakewood Library, days before the library closed its doors.) This year’s sale was held at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church […]
Check Out New Puyallup Library Podcast
Do you love podcasts and your local community? Well, you are in luck! Our resident radio star, Debi, brings you interviews with fascinating local personalities and newsworthy neighbors, plus new reading ideas and book reviews, with regular audio episodes on YouTube and many podcast apps. Shush with Debi Library Podcast