The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Jan. 23 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Nighttime closure of Stewart and 4th intersection, 5th Street
Sound Transit announcement. On Monday, Jan. 23, Sound Transit’s contractor will close the intersection of W Stewart Ave and 4th St NW as well as 5th St NW between W Stewart Ave and W Main for asphalt work. See map for entire closure area. Please use an alternative route to avoid delays. When Where More
State payroll employment increased moderately; unemployment rate rose slightly
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,500 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in December. Job growth was highest in the following industries: Leisure and hospitality, other services, education and health services, professional and business services and financial services. Washington’s monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.0% to 4.2% in December. “Job growth appears […]
Obituary Notices – January 21, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Ray Lewis. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ralph Ulrich Klose. Mountain View Funeral Home: Karen Lee Rideout. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Miguel R. Anaya; Joanne E. Rieke; Mildred J. Vosburg. Gaffney Funeral Home: Robert James Burns.
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 20 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 20 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Connections
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. The iconic naturalist John Muir once famously said, “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” Those of us blessed to live in this region can appreciate Muir’s sentiment. We look at Mt. Rainier and the Cascades each day (when the clouds allow), and many of us answer the […]
Tacoma Housing Authority Breaks Ground on Housing Hilltop Affordable Housing Project
Pierce County Council announcement. Council Chair Ryan Mello (District 4) joined Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA 10th District) and Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-WA 6th District) at the Housing Hilltop Groundbreaking Ceremony, Friday, Jan. 20. Housing Hilltop is an affordable housing project from the Tacoma Housing Authority (THA) that will bring 231 affordable housing units to Tacoma’s […]
Lakewood City Manager January 20 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) January 20 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
2022 Saw Most Traffic Deaths on Washington Roads Since 1990
Washington Traffic Safety Commission announcement. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission’s (WTSC) initial data for 2022 shows the greatest number of deaths on Washington roads and highways since 1990. Preliminary reports show that 745 people were killed in crashes last year. Impairment by drugs and alcohol is involved in more than half of fatal crashes. According […]