Fife City Manager Steve Worthington announced his resignation this month after 12 years of service to the city. He will finish the remainder of the year. Read more...

Barbecue cook-off to benefit Myron family
The Fife business community has stepped up to offer comfort to the victims of a recent tragedy in Gig Harbor. On May 14, Pierce County sheriff’s deputy Allen Myron fatally shot his mother- and father- Read more...

Flood district could impact locals
County council declares no new taxes – “yet,” say city officials
Officials from the city of Milton are concerned over an ordinance passed by the Pierce County Council last month to create a flood control district with the authority to create a new tax. Read more...

Fife Police Chief awarded Medal of Valor
While Fife Police Chief Brad Blackburn was driving home on North 30th Street in Tacoma on April 5, he what appeared to be a burning house. As smoke poured from the home’s windows, Blackburn did what most others wouldn’t have done – he ran into the house. During this ordeal, the police chief managed to pull one woman from the flames and directed Tacoma firefighters to the location of the second woman, who was then pulled to safety. Read more...
Local pet salon unleashes one solution for oil spill
Barbara Morrison has always considered herself a giver. Read more...
Fife, tribe solidify economic development plans
The Fife City Council received an update on future property and economic development within the Puyallup Tribe of Indians at their May 18 study session. Read more...

Fife hosts barbecue cook-off to benefit Myron family
The Fife business community has stepped up to offer comfort to the victims of a recent tragic incident in Gig Harbor. On May 14, Pierce County sheriff’s deputy Allen Myron fatally shot his mother- and father-in-law and then himself. Read more...
Milton will hold meetings on fire levy
City will provide details on funding and increased services
Over the next two months, Milton officials will hold three town hall meetings to discuss a proposed levy lid lift for expanded citywide fire and emergency serves. Read more...

Flood district could impact locals
County council declares no new taxes – “yet,” say city officials
Officials from the city of Milton are concerned over an ordinance passed by the Pierce County Council this month to create a flood control district with the authority to create a new tax. Read more...

Fife regional chamber welcomes new director
The Fife Regional Chamber of Commerce recently announced the appointment of Aaron J. Williams as executive director. He will replace the current chamber director, P.K. MacLean, who will retire the end of June. Read more...
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