A press release from Pierce County. Executive Bruce Dammeier presented his proposed 2022-2023 biennial budget to the Pierce County Council today. The nearly $3 billion budget prioritizes funding for public safety and justice, attainable housing, and behavioral health. “Since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in our community in March 2020, we have battled to […]
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Washington State Redistricting Commission publishes four state legislative district map proposals
A press release from Washington State Redistricting Commission. Each of the four voting members of the Washington State Redistricting Commission (WSRC) published their proposed map for state legislative districts today. The public can access the proposed maps on the WSRC website (redistricting.wa.gov) and comment directly on specific areas of each proposed map. “The Commission looks […]
SR 512 ramp to southbound I-5 closed Thursday night, Sept. 23 for asphalt repair
A press release from Washington State Department of Transportation. LAKEWOOD – Travelers who use the westbound State Route 512 on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5 will need to plan for extra travel time overnight Thursday, Sept. 23. Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the ramp from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, Sept. […]
Stadium Way closes southbound from Broadway to I-705 for paving, starting on Sept. 22
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will mill and pave on the west side of Stadium Way from Division Avenue to I-705, starting on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Stadium Way will close to southbound traffic from Broadway to I-705, and S. 4th St. will close between Broadway and Stadium Way for this work. Access will […]
Southbound I-5 traffic shift in Tacoma rescheduled for Thursday night, Sept. 23
A press release from Washington State Department of Transportation. TACOMA – With dry weather in the forecast, construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will shift all lanes of southbound Interstate 5 near Portland Avenue into a new, temporary location. To put this traffic shift in place, crews will close multiple southbound […]
PLU climbs eight spots in 2022 U.S. News & World Report college rankings
A story from Pacific Lutheran University. Pacific Lutheran University climbed eight spots, from 22nd to 14th, on U.S. News & World Report’s annual college ranking of the best regional universities in the West. PLU was one of only three Pacific Northwest universities ranked in the top 15 of the highly competitive category that includes universities […]
South Hill is getting its first poke bar. It also has boba tea
South Hill is getting its first poke bowl restaurant. Mix Poke Bar and its companion business Sip + Spoon will open in South Hill’s Sunrise Village later this year. “When we opened in Tacoma it was because customers at our Bellevue location would tell us, ‘Please come to Tacoma.’ They were traveling to Bellevue from […]
Pierce Transit hosts live, virtual Bus Rapid Transit update Sept. 23
A press release from Pierce Transit. Pierce Transit is planning the first phase of Stream service, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along a 14.4-mile portion of Pacific Avenue/SR-7 between downtown Tacoma and Spanaway. The corridor is currently served by Pierce Transit’s Route 1, which has the agency’s highest ridership. On Thursday, Sept. 23, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Pierce Transit will […]
Eviction, Utility Shutoff Moratoriums Expire 9/30
An announcement from City of Lakewood. Several important moratoriums are due to expire on Thursday, Sept. 30. Utility shutoff moratorium Eviction bridge moratorium Utility assistance is also available from the county. Pierce County rental assistance is still available, and renters must apply for assistance before the moratorium expires to avoid eviction. Landlords have some newer resources that may […]