My wife, Peg and I love live theater. I grew up in Lakewood, and studied speech, acting, television production and radio commentary at Clover Park High School. After graduating, I took acting classes at Olympic College and the University of Puget Sound. Peg and I met at UPS. We’ve lived in Tacoma’s Northend for most […]
City of Tacoma City Council Agenda for June 13, 2023
Submitted by Tacoma Sun. The Tacoma City Council will hold a Study Session on June 13 at 5:00PM.Webinar Link: http://www.zoom.us/j/84834233126 Passcode: 349099 CONSENT AGENDA INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS: RES41209 – A resolution authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the State of Washington and various Pierce County towns and cities, for the creation of a regional […]
May 2023 Alarm Summary
In May, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 1,525 calls for service, which is an average of 49 calls per day. This included a plane crash, which is a rare, high-risk response. The last plane crash WPFR responded to was on Ketron Island in August 2018.
JBLM will conduct demolitions training June 12-16
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from June 12 at 12: a.m. to June 16 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Congratulations to talented Pierce County Library card design contest winners
COUNTY, Washington – Congratulations to Lilly Frick, age 11, a Buckley resident, and Annika Shearer, age 12, a Gig Harbor resident, for their winning designs in the Pierce County Library System’s Card Design Contest! Frick won in the category for ages 5-11, and Shearer won in the category for ages 12-18. More than 3,000 people participated […]
$10K Fund Drive to Leverage $3 Million Grant for Local Trail
By Larry Leveen, ForeverGreen Trails. ForeverGreen Trails, a nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce an online fund drive in support of the City of Edgewood’s Interurban Trail.“Edgewood has received a $3 million preliminary grant award from Washington State for their project. However, it is contingent upon providing local match funds, including donations from the community,” […]
The DuPont City Council June 13 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 13 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Puyallup City Council June 13 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Study Session on June 13 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce Transit June 12 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on June 12 remotely at 3 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.