Starting Monday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 15, westbound Murray Road in Lakewood will be reduced to a single lane around-the-clock for approximately two weeks for wall construction. Early morning travelers are advised to give themselves extra time during their commute. … [Read more...]
The Lakewood City Council Dec. 9 meeting agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, Dec. 9 (7:00 PM) in the City of Lakewood’s Council Chambers (6000 Main Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499). Access the agenda on the City’s website. … [Read more...]
JBLM to train with mortars and artillery Dec. 9 to 13
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with mortars and artillery from 7:30 a.m. Dec. 9, to 11:59 p.m. Dec. 13. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs here. … [Read more...]
Overnight I-5 lane and ramp closures continue in Tacoma for HOV construction
TACOMA – Contractor crews finishing a project that builds connected HOV lanes between Interstate 5 and State Route 16 have overnight ramp closures scheduled for Monday, Dec. 9 for sign installation, striping activities and pavement sealing. … [Read more...]
Pierce College hosts Teaching Equity Conference Dec. 14
Pierce College is proud to announce a new and innovative conference for educators committed to equity and social justice in the educational system. The Teaching Equity Conference is happening Dec. 14 at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom. Join us in developing and supporting P-12 teachers who are actively engaging in educational transformation in local schools and early learning programs. … [Read more...]
Bates Technical College’s welding program brings Old Man Winter to life at Fantasy Lights
Thousands of twinkling lights will illuminate a frosted face at this year’s Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park. Bates Technical College welding students crafted an enormous Old Man Winter as part of the college’s contribution to the holiday drive-through gift of lights. The 14-foot tall creation will blow sparkles of snowflakes through the wintery landscape. The planning for the … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – December 7, 2019
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Indalecio "Dale" Garcia, Jr.; Doris Brannon; Doris Sherrill; Yukie Yumibe; Kimberley Winslow; James Kupinski. Mountain View Funeral Home: Evelyn J. Larrison; Carrie B. Pulliam; Steven Reninger; Frank B Rossiter. … [Read more...]
Steilacoom High School Junior Emeka Egbuka Named Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year
CHICAGO — In its 35th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Emeka Egbuka of Steilacoom High School as its 2019-20 Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year. Egbuka is the first Gatorade Washington Football Player of the Year to be chosen from Steilacoom High School. … [Read more...]
Steilacoom Town Adminstrator’s Dec. 6 Report to Council
Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – January 7, 2020, at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.Planning Commission – December 9, 2019 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall.Civil Service Commission – January 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Community Center.Preservation and Review Board – January 22, 2019 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall. … [Read more...]
Hundreds of ‘Trees for Troops’ available Dec. 7
Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation will accept a delivery of several hundred holiday trees donated by tree growers and their customers throughout the United States through the Trees for Troops program. … [Read more...]