A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Dower Elementary School fifth grader Gideon Dycus. His favorite subject is science because it allows him to collaborate with his friends and classmates. “I like doing experiments and getting to make stuff with others,” he said. Gideon enjoys drawing in his […]
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Costella’s, the Italian restaurant, has closed permanently
Costella’s, the Italian restaurant with an attached deli and market, has closed in South Hill. The restaurant didn’t quite make it to its one-year anniversary. “We just weren’t doing the volume and my partners wanted out,” said owner Mike Rubel via message this week. He confirmed: Another restaurant is slated for the space. However, he […]
Applicants Sought for the Planning Commission Apply by Nov. 10
City of Tacoma press release. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the Development Community position on the Planning Commission. Applicants seeking the Development Community positon must be a resident of Tacoma and preferably, but not necessarily required to, have some experience, knowledge or involvement in land use planning and permitting; real estate; […]
Proposed warehouse in Lakewood’s Springbrook neighborhood subject of re-notice of original notice
City of Lakewood press release. A notice of application was posted onsite and mailed to properties within 100 feet of the subject property on May 14, 2021 through May 28, 2021. Unfortunately, the applicant did not provide a notice board on the property subject to Lakewood Municipal Code (LMC) 18A.20.330.F. While not substantive, the City […]
Multi-jurisdiction partnership funds property purchase
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 press release. The first of many steps Council plans to take to end street homelessness and provide supportive housing in Pierce County occurred Friday with the announcement of a hotel purchase in Tacoma. This model has been successful in other areas of the country and it […]
Obituary Notices – November 1, 2021
Mountain View Funeral Home: Susan Carlton; Diana Hayden Chick; Janice (Jan) Hopkins Farning; Charlotte Franklin; Calvin Leroy Larson; Theda Stepp. Hill Funeral Home: Dennis Norton Gibson; John A. Wilson.
Woodards, Ushka statement on Arrest of Suspect in Multiple Homicides
City of Tacoma press release. TACOMA, Wash. — On October 21, we grieved the tragic loss of four lives in the Eastside community. On Oct. 29, Tacoma Police Department detectives, with the assistance of the department’s Special Weapons and Tactics team, took a suspect into custody without incident. While an arrest has been made, we […]
The University Place City Council Nov. 1 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 1 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Grassi Memorial Service
City of University Place press release. A memorial service for Ken Grassi is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. The service will be at OURChurch, located at 5000 67th Ave. W. in University Place. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Council Member Grassi passed away on Sept. 26. He had served […]