The final episode of the season brings Seattle columnist Knute Berger. He may be the single biggest expert on not only the history of Seattle, but also of a lot of the city’s pop culture as well. … [Read more...]
Youth Firefighting Academy Now Accepting Applications
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is hosting the 2nd annual Youth Academy the weekend of July 28-29, 2018 and are currently accepting applications. This two-day academy will teach teens interested in a career in the fire service about what it means to be a firefighter. The weekend will be filled with lots of hands-on learning (taught by WPFR personnel) and will allow students to understand how … [Read more...]
Steilacoom Town Administrator May 18 Council Update
Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – June 5, 2018, at 6:30 PM at Town Hall Planning Commission – June 11, 2018, at 6:30 PM at Town Hall. Preservation and Review Board – June 27, 2018, at 6:30 PM at Town Hall. Civil Service Commission – June 7, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the Community Center. … [Read more...]
CPTC Welcomes High Schoolers for Annual Career Conference
Clover Park Technical College welcomed more than 2,000 high school students to its Lakewood Campus for the college’s annual Career Conference on May 10. The event spanned the campus, with the college’s 44 programs opening the doors to their labs and classrooms and putting together interactive displays to offer attendees insight into the learning experience. … [Read more...]
Archer named new Pierce County Human Resources director
Following a nationwide search, Pierce County has selected Judith C. Archer to be director of Human Resources. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – May 19
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Deborah Ann Galler; Randy Shane Hagen; Patrick Daniel Kinnaman; Marcus Jordon Fagnant; Ruth Adella De Vose; Frank Robert George, Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: June Aline Lazik; Joan Anita Williams. … [Read more...]
ROAD ALERT: Gravelly Lake Drive detour planned
Work began this week on the planned non-motorized trail that spans just under 1 mile along Gravelly Lake Drive to increase pedestrian connectivity and safety in the neighborhood. As part of that work contractor NW Cascade took down a number of diseased trees along the roadway which were identified as public safety hazards. During removal cars were stalled while the lanes of travel were closed for … [Read more...]
Titans Host NWAC West Super Regionals This Weekend
Join us at Minnitti Field as Titan Baseball hosts the NWAC West Super Regionals this weekend! The winner goes on to the NWAC Championship. Building on a historically strong program, the Titans are coming off a great season ranked #2 in the NWAC West Region.[more] The Titans play their first game in the double-elimination tournament Friday at 4 p.m. See bracket for full schedule. Admission is … [Read more...]
Flag Lowering to honor Victims in Santa Fe school shooting
Submitted by Gov. Inslee's Office Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation, I hereby direct that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Friday, May 18, 2018, in solemn respect for those affected by the shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Friday, May 22, 2018. … [Read more...]
Construction brings night closures of eastbound SR 16 ramp to northbound I-5 this weekend
TACOMA – Contractor crews building direct connect HOV lanes between State Route 16 and Interstate 5 will implement a second weekend of overnight ramp closures to remove an old southbound I-5 overpass to make way for connecting HOV lanes between the two highways. Drivers are encouraged to plan for extra travel time during the early morning hours this weekend. Signed detours will be in place. … [Read more...]