Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. FIFE – Starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, Guy F. Atkinson Construction will close a segment of 20th Street East in Fife under Interstate 5 around the clock through Jan. 23. During the closure, crews will remove sections of the old northbound and southbound I-5 Puyallup River […]
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Lakewood launches Weather & Emergencies page on website
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood has created a one-stop resource for all things weather and emergencies on the City’s website. It can be accessed at https://cityoflakewood.us/emergency/. It’s accessible from the front page of our site. We’ll post any necessary situational awareness info on any event of significance there. Might be something to […]
Pierce County Library System closed Jan. 1, New Year’s Day
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Saturday, Jan. 1, New Year’s Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 29
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Case rates are rising and expected to continue to rise. A booster dose of vaccine gives you the best possible protection against COVID-19. Everyone 16 years and older should get a booster shot. Find your dose at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. As of Dec. 25, 60.9% of all Pierce County residents are fully […]
Obituary Notices – December 30, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: William Robert Thompson. Powers Funeral Home: Gertrud Rose; Michael Lloyd Hough; Mary Louise Moore.
TCC Moves Classes Online for First Two Weeks of Winter Quarter
Tacoma Community College announcement. Due to the prevalence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 in the community, Tacoma Community College (TCC) will hold most classes online for the first two weeks of winter quarter, which starts Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. TCC will monitor the situation with the goal to resume in-person classes on Tuesday, Jan. 18, […]
Statewide Flag Lowering to honor Sen. Harry Reid
Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of former United States Senator Harry Reid. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on the day of his interment, which will be […]
Dec. 30 Inclement Weather reporting instructions for JBLM Service Members and Civilian Personnel
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Due to poor weather and hazardous driving conditions, these hazards warrant changes in reporting at JBLM for Thursday, Dec. 30. Reporting Instructions: Army Service Members – Only mission essential Service Members (as defined by O6-level Commanders and above) are required to report for duty. Early morning physical […]
Ride Along with a Lakewood Salt Truck
City of Lakewood announcement. Just after 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, Lakewood’s snow fleet returns to the maintenance yard. It’s been a long day. Each truck is hosed off, material is refilled, and drivers can finally go home. They’ll be back tomorrow. Six inches of snow fell on Sunday, and freezing temperatures created patches […]