A press release from MultiCare. Pierce Transit is planning the South Sound’s first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along a 14.4-mile portion of Pacific Avenue/SR-7 between downtown Tacoma and Spanaway. Today Pierce Transit and MultiCare Health System announced that MultiCare will support the agency’s work to ensure residents along the route have easy access to […]
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CPSD Superintendent turning wrenches
A social media post from Clover Park School District’s Twitter. Superintendent Ron Banner visited the district’s transportation department today and spent some time with our mechanics who keep our fleet going strong every day. Thank you to our amazing transportation team for all you do to help us create promising futures! #BetterTogether
Lakewood releases latest CAPER
A press release from City of Lakewood. The Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER), which describes the status of the City of Lakewood’s Fiscal Year 2020 (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act programs is available for public review online here or at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main […]
State Active Transportation Plan journey continues with Part 2
A press release from Washington State Department of Transportation. People in Washington are invited to comment on the next phase of the state active transportation plan. The Washington State Department of Transportation published Part 1 (PDF 12MB) in May 2021 and has released a draft of additional chapters in Part 2 for public review and comment. These chapters […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 14
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 14, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 23-Sept. 5 is 667.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 16.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 376 COVID-19 cases and 7 […]
Obituary Notices – September 15, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Mark Donald Peterson; Mildred Irene Shapard. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Agnes Louise Johnson; Jeremy Thomas Clark; Daniel Howard Sycks; Ann Lynn Lemieux.
Open House to discuss Canyon Road bridges and roadwork
A social media post from Pierce County’s Twitter.
When to stop for a school bus
A social media post from Pierce County Sheriff’s Twitter. “Remember: Passing a school bus w/ red lights flashing is dangerous AND many school busses have cameras and you could end up w/ a $422 ticket!”
Nominations Close Sept. 24 for Lakewood’s 5th Annual Larry Saunders Service Award
Larry Saunders served our country and the City of Lakewood with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, and serve as our first chief. Returning from Iraq, where he re-joined the Army to establish a police college in Baghdad, Larry embraced Lakewood with tireless community service: our Boys & Girls Club, Rotary […]