City of DuPont announcement. The City of DuPont is implementing new technology to enhance public safety. The city is in the process of installing both remote-view cameras on various city properties and automated traffic-enforcement systems in intersections and school zones. Both systems should be fully operational and in use by spring 2023. “The paramount […]
In the Book Nook with … Toni Kief
Author Toni Kief from Marysville, Washington, spent 43 years as an independent insurance investigator and is now retired. Near her 60th birthday, she was dared to write and started with short bios and Flash fiction. Her novel “Mildred in Disguise with Diamonds” from the Mildred Unchained the unexpected series received the 2019 Apple Book Award […]
Community Risk Reduction in Schools
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Community risk reduction programs are a vital part of the community’s success. At West Pierce Fire & Rescue, the Prevention Division focuses on a variety of fire and injury prevention programs. This type of education provides families with the knowledge to make educated choices about fire and life safety […]
Public Safety Community Meetings
City of University Place announcement. Are you interested in getting more information on crime in University Place? Want to ask your Public Safety team questions on how they can help make their neighborhoods safer? Make plans to attend one—or several—of a new series of monthly Public Safety community meetings. These meetings will provide residents with the opportunity to […]
Celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) is CPSD February Calendar Feature
Clover Park School District announcement. This year’s theme for the Clover Park School District calendar is “Imagine.” Students approach everything they do without limitations, knowing they can achieve any goal they have for their future. This February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, and we are celebrating the importance of CTE to CPSD students […]
Pierce Transit Feb. 13 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on Feb. 13 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
Kilmer to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Tacoma
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. TACOMA, WA – To hear from constituents about the issues that matter to them, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) will hold a public town hall meeting in Tacoma later this month. “I work for the people I represent, and it’s important that I get opportunities to hear directly from you,” said […]
WTSC reminds football fans to make a game plan to get a sober ride home
Washington Traffic Safety Commission announcement. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is reminding Washingtonians to plan their post-watch party route home on February 12. Most people in Washington (78 percent) don’t drive after drinking. Still, Washington road deaths are predicted to have reached a 30-year high in 2022 with a projected 745 fatalities. More than […]
PSE, Chelan PUD Announce Long-Term Clean Energy Contract
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) today executed a contract for renewable hydropower from the PUD’s two projects on the Columbia River. The 20-year contract increases Puget’s carbon-free resources toward its future renewable energy goals, as well as contributes flexible capacity to identified needs in Washington. The competitively priced […]