The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on March 1 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Applicants Sought for the Sustainable Tacoma Commission
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four seats on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission, including one youth position (ages 16-18). The purpose of the Commission is to bring community accountability to the implementation of Tacoma’s 2030 Climate Action Plan and to support public involvement in sustainability issues. The Tacoma City Council is looking […]
Obituary Notices – February 27, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Manuela Wachter. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jack V Grah, Teresa Marie Johnson; Robert Stewart. Hill Funeral Home: Martin Leroy Kotzke.
Color it UP. Student Art Contest
City of University Place announcement. The City of University Place is looking for talented young artists to help transform bland utility boxes into vibrant pieces of art. University Place students in grades 5-12 are invited to create designs that reflect community pride or happiness. Winning designs will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around utility […]
Northbound N. I Street closure at North 2nd Street starting February 28
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. Crews are continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, testing systems and repairing damages to the concrete and rail along the alignment. Also, the contractor is working on final checklist items, which come up at the end […]
Overcoming Adversity film series presents final free movie for caregivers
Pierce County announcement. Millions of Americans–including thousands in Pierce County–take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver is a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is hosting the final free movie at the Grand Cinema as part […]
February 28 City Council Noon Study Session and 5 PM Meeting Currently Anticipated to Take Place at Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The City Council’s noon study session and 5 PM meeting on February 28 is currently anticipated to take place at Tacoma Public Utilities’ Ground Floor Auditorium (3628 S. 35th St.), while work is ongoing to address the technical issues that had emerged last Tuesday at the Tacoma Municipal Building […]
Speed reduction and lane shifts on southbound I-5 in Fife begin Feb. 28
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. A lower speed limit and shifted lanes on southbound Interstate 5 in Fife will help protect highway construction crews on the State Route 167 Completion project and people driving through the work zone. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 28 drivers will encounter a temporary 50 mph speed limit and lanes moved toward the right shoulder […]
Video: Council Perspectives with Mayor Victoria Woodards: Our Investments as a City
City of Tacoma video. We adopted the 2023-2024 budget in November 2022. Public safety and affordable housing form the core of the budget, enhancing Tacoma’s livability with innovations and investments to address these critical needs. Learn more about Mayor Victoria Woodards’ perspectives on the budget. For additional information on Tacoma’s biennial budget, visit cityoftacoma.org/budget.Show less