Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Dec. 5 unveiled the Honoring Promises to Native Nations Act, historic legislation to address chronic underfunding and barriers to sovereignty faced by Indian Country as a result of the federal government’s failures to meet its trust and treaty […]
The Board of Health Dec. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 6 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Public notice of Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) accreditation visit
Bates Technical College announcement. Tacoma, Wash. — As part of the regular cycle for reaffirmation of accreditation, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will conduct an accreditation visit to Bates Technical College (BTC) on April 19-21, 2023. BTC has been accredited by the NWCCU since 1998 and was last reaffirmed in 2013. The […]
Obituary Notices – December 6, 2022
Mountain View Funeral Home: Marquis DeLorenzo McGown; Neva Joyce Rasmussen. Gaffney Funeral Home: Michael J. McDonough, MD.
Lakewood Police Chief finalists announced, public meet and greet set
City of Lakewood announcement. After conducting a national search, the city of Lakewood identified six individuals as finalists for the Lakewood Police Chief job. The finalists come from across the United States, including Alabama, Illinois, South Carolina, Texas and Washington. They include: Lakewood Police Chief Mike Zaro announced his retirement earlier this year. Zaro’s last […]
Letter: Warehouses Threaten Our Future
Submitted by Michelle S. Mood. The community might not be entirely aware of a proposed set of warehouses in Pierce County that could radically intensify traffic congestion, air pollution and health inequities. I’ve been following most closely the mega-warehouse planned for South Tacoma just south of TPU – a 2.5 million square foot monstrosity that […]
The Steilacoom Town Council Dec. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Steilacoom Town Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 6 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Puyallup City Council Dec. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 6 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
CPSD Promising Future: Marcel Hurst
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Clover Park High School senior Marcel Hurst. Marcel is excited for all the possibilities that await him after graduation, but he’s not quite ready to think of himself as an adult. “I love it here at Clover Park with my friends […]