Treatment of Waughop Lake successfully concluded this week. Prior to treatment visitors who walked the paved path around the lake could smell the algae from the water. Now the smell is gone. The water clarity is also dramatically improved. Before treatment visibility into the lake was only 0.5 meters deep. After the final treatment Thursday, […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance Applauds Launch of Zero-Emission Truck Collaborative
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), the marine cargo partnership between the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, applauds the launch of the Puget Sound Zero-Emissions Truck Collaborative (Collaborative). The Collaborative – which meets for the first time on Friday, June 30 – brings together representatives from more than 25 key stakeholder groups, […]
Obituary Notices – July 3, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Marcylyn Ann Kleinberg; Clyde Lionel Kent Jr.; Lamberto Gallardo Casal. Mountain View Funeral Home: Virgie Marie Harris. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Frances M Rosoto.
Steilacoom Historical Community Gardeners Visit Fort Vancouver’s Heritage Garden
Submitted by Steilacoom Historical Community Garden. Earlier this week a group of our gardeners and SHCG friends journeyed to historic Fort Vancouver along the Columbia River for a personalized tour of their heritage garden, provided by Mary Rose, Executive Director of the Friends of Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, and volunteer gardener extraordinaire Nancy Funk. […]
Celebrate Safely on July 4
The 4th of July is around the corner and West Pierce Fire & Rescue would like to remind residents to celebrate safely, as this is the busiest day of the year for firefighters. With warm temperatures and dry vegetation, fire safety is especially important this year. Please consider the following tips to enjoy your holiday: […]
Refresher: Traffic Circles
As the number of traffic circles, also called roundabouts, around Pierce County grows, it is wise to brush up on the rules of the road on the topic. Thanks for the idea Dan.
Teen Night Out – Trash Can Nachos
Grab some friends and join us at Eagles Pride (1529 Mounts Rd SW, DuPont) on July 14 (6:30-8:00 pm) for an overload of fixins’ on this colossal snack! Build your own trash can nachos! After your mile-high nachos, partake in raffles and simulator games at Eagles Pride. The $10 registration fee includes food, games, and […]
Pierce Transit Operating on Sunday Schedule for July 4
Independence Day occurs on Tuesday, July 4. In observance of the holiday, all Pierce Transit routes will operate on a Sunday schedule that day. To see a route’s Sunday schedule, customers may visit PierceTransit.org/Pierce-Transit-Routes, select a route number, and click on the “Sundays” tab. Pierce Transit’s Customer Service center at Tacoma Dome Station will also be […]
Pierce County Library System closed Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.mypcls.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.