City of Lakewood news story. The contractor has commenced work along the section of Gravelly Lake Drive between Veterans Drive and Washington Boulevard. They are moving along with the final segment of water main along Gravelly and will be spending the next two weeks completing the main, testing, tying it in to the existing mains, […]
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Pierce Transit CTAG Nov. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on Nov. 18 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
The Board of Health Nov. 17 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Nov. 17 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
New trustee, Clemencia Castro-Woolery, appointed to Pierce College
Pierce College announcement. As the newest member of Pierce College’s governor-appointed Board of Trustees, Clemencia Castro-Woolery looks forward to supporting the college’s efforts in building an anti-racist institution. As the daughter of a physician and a lawyer, she understood the power and importance of education from a young age. “I’ve always believed that education is […]
Puyallup Council to discuss interim zoning for homeless facilities
City of Puyallup announcement. The Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., on the interim zoning controls adopted by Ordinance No. 3240, to accommodate facilities for homeless individuals consistent with House Bill 1220. This public hearing will be open to the public and will occur […]
Leaders Throughout Northwest Washington Praise Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. Tacoma, WA – On Nov. 12, leaders from across Washington’s sixth congressional district voiced their strong support for Congress passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Jobs and Investment Act -the largest long-term investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. The bill, which U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support on […]
Obituary Notices – November 15, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Philip Gavilanes. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Lionel Gunn Harris Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Richard Anderson; Kaquan Jackson; Mary Johnson; Eunice Loreen Kowalski; Alphonso Melton; Dean Cromwell Pickel; Thomas Raynor; Judy Ann Root; Robert F. Weber; Roselyn Knox.
Curb and gutter and paving continue along the route
Sound Transit press release. Crews continue installing curb and gutter on Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Division Avenue and Commerce St. Because of stormy weather, some concrete work and paving was rescheduled. The contractor plans to complete this work on Commerce St. from S. 7th St. to I-705 and open this area on Nov. 19. […]
TNT: Clover Park board member censured after calling equity officers ‘race pimps’
The Clover Park school board voted to reprimand a board member Monday night after racist comments he made in an email became public. Read more at The News Tribune.