Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Travelers who use State Route 167 and Interstate 5 in Tacoma will want to plan for extra travel time during overnight hours the week of Nov. 15. Construction crews will close ramps and lanes of I-5 for bridge pier work in the middle of I-5 for the […]
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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Nationally Recognized for Hospital Safety
Tacoma – Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was recognized as a leader in patient safety in Washington state with five ‘A’ safety grades across the system, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report. The national distinction recognizes Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “As […]
Vice Chair Strickland Addresses Discrimination in Federal Rail Contracting
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, questioned witnesses at a hearing on discrimination in federal passenger rail contracting. Strickland’s questions reinforced the need for equity and focused on witnesses’ experiences with racial […]
Nighttime 5th Street NW closures in Puyallup
Sound Transit press release. Nighttime road closure of 5th Street NW between W Main and W Stewart Ave for installation of utilities. When Monday 11/15 through Thursday 11/18, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Where 5th Street NW between W Main and W Stewart Avenue. More Signed detours will be in place. The work may […]
Pierce College Seeks Nominations for 2022 Distinguished Alumni Celebration
Pierce College announcement. Do you know an exceptional alumnus from Pierce College? Now is your chance to recognize that special person as the college prepares to celebrate the success of our students during the annual Distinguished Alumni event. Every year, the college honors its Distinguished Alumni based on achievements in academics, business, community or humanitarian […]
CPSD Promising Future: Moses Thompson IV
A Clover Park School District story. Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Custer Elementary School fifth grader Moses Thompson IV. His favorite subject is writing. He enjoys being able to grab a pencil and a piece of paper and let the words, ideas and stories flow out of his brain and onto the […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 15 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Cheers UP Bar & Grill turkey giveaway Nov. 21
City of University Place announcement. Cheers UP Bar & Grill will hold a special holiday turkey give-away on Sunday, Nov. 21 at its location at 7102 27th St. W. Turkeys will be given on a first-come, first-served basis from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or until all 500 turkeys are gone. There is a limit […]
Lakewood seeks to fill three Planning Commission vacancies
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood is accepting applications to fill three (3) vacancies on the Planning Commission. DESCRIPTION: The role of the Planning Commission is to assist the City Council in the following areas: Planning Issues: Assists City personnel in preparing a comprehensive plan for the City in accordance with state law […]