Submitted by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. TACOMA – Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity (Tacoma Habitat) is providing FREE Homeowner Orientation Sessions for those interested in exploring affordable homeownership in Pierce County. Through Tacoma Habitat’s Homebuyer Program, Pierce County residents can own an affordable home through an innovative restricted resale/land lease model. This program aims to […]
To Know
Do You Know When to Stop For a School Bus?
You will be seeing a lot of school buses on the road as school starts this week. It’s a good time to review when you should stop for a school bus. The most common misunderstanding is when there is a center turn lane, and vehicles are traveling in the opposite direction, you do not need […]
Park Board votes to sell 2.3 acres for new fire station in South Tacoma
TACOMA: Metro Parks Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Monday to authorize the surplus and sale of about two acres of undeveloped property on the SERA Campus for a new fire station to serve South Tacoma. The Board’s decision comes after a year-long assessment following a request from the City of Tacoma. The request followed a […]
Village at Chambers Bay Parking Meters Go Live Sept. 3
Parking meters along Market Place West in the Village at Chambers Bay go live at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The meters will be active from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. Parkers can pay with coins, credit card or the PaybyPhone app to cover the cost of $1 for an […]
Pierce Transit Service Changes start Sept. 1
On Sunday, September 1, Pierce Transit weekend bus schedules will change on nearly all routes (except for routes 57 and 214) to improve service. Some changes will also be made to select routes on weekdays: Pierce Transit’s changes and Pierce Transit-operated Sound Transit service changes happen on Sunday Sept. 1, while many other transit systems’ service […]
Obituary Notices – August 29, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Virginia May Holt; Inge Ivey; James Webber. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Jurgen L. Weidmann; Charlie Lealaitafea. Scanlin Cremation & Burial: Jennifer (Babe) Morrow.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum Launches Sweepstakes Featuring a Pristine 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III Roadster
Submitted by LeMay – America’s Car Museum. LeMay – America’s Car Museum is thrilled to announce its latest sweepstakes, offering a rare opportunity to win a beautifully restored 1964 Austin Healey 3000 Mk III 2+2 Roadster. This exciting campaign not only provides participants a chance to own a piece of automotive history, but also supports […]
City Celebrates College Appreciation Week Starting August 31
Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is hosting College Appreciation Week starting at Noon on Saturday, August 31st, 2024, at the Washington State Fair. Watch the BIG game on a BIG screen at the Fair as WSU takes on Portland State. Before kick-off, the City will host a VIP event as part of the […]
Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
The Tacoma City Council is looking for qualified applicants, who are residents of the City, to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: The Commission oversees the establishment and regulation of landmarks, local historic districts, proposed name changes for public facilities, and certain property tax incentives. Non-voting ex officio members may be appointed […]