The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting with the Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) on Friday, January 24, 2025, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Pierce Transit Training Center Building, Rainier Conference Room, located at 3720 96th Street SW, Lakewood, Washington. The meeting may also […]
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Nobles bill to support incarcerated families heard in committee
OLYMPIA — A bill aimed at improving resources for incarcerated individuals and their families was heard in the Senate Human Services Committee Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Senate Bill 5182, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), seeks to expand access to parenting programs, enhance maternal health care services for incarcerated individuals, and update language in state […]
South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets Closed for Maintenance January 24-31
TACOMA, Wash. – South 49th, 50th and 51st Streets – between South Pine Street and South Oakes Street – will be closed for maintenance January 24 – 31, from 8 AM – 5 PM. This work is part of the Residential Street Restoration Program. It is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members […]
Middle Housing Survey Deadline Extended to February 28, 2025
Please share your thoughts by taking the Middle Housing Public Outreach Survey. The deadline has been extended another month until February 28, 2025. Additionally, paper surveys are being mailed out to all Fircrest households. You may also pick up a copy of the paper survey at City Hall or the Roy H. Murphy Community Center […]
Lakewood Police respond to suspicious person, shots fired
At approximately 9:07 a.m. Lakewood police officers were dispatched to the area of the Pick and Pull, located at 2416 112 St S, for a suspicious person/possible burglary suspect. While officers were responding the person of interest scaled a fence topped with razor wire onto JBLM property and proceeded north through the field toward commercial […]
Interest in Ballet Surges Among Teens and Adults in the Area
Submitted by Sarah Witherup, Dance Theatre Northwest. A growing trend is sweeping communities nationwide as interest in ballet, particularly among teens and adults, has soared in recent years. According to the Royal Academy of Dance, there has been a 75% increase in adult ballet participation, and local studios are feeling the effects of this movement. […]
Courtney Acoff named TPC Habitat’s new Policy and Advocacy Manager
Submitted by Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. “Action and change start small, and for Courtney Acoff a career in community outreach and local government has been about advocating for her local community and addressing pressing social issues. “With deep roots in Tacoma, where she was born and raised, Courtney has always been a component within […]
Lakewood Elks Offering Wedding Venue Packages
Submitted by Lakewood Elks Lodge #2388. For those looking for a local wedding venue, the Lakewood Elks Lodge now offers Wedding Packages that include: ADD ON OPTIONS:Catering, Beverage Service, Projector, Sound System with Microphone and more. Pricing starts at $5,000. Call Lodge Office Manager for details: 253-588-2388The Lakewood Elks Lodge and Event Center6313 75th ST. […]
Nobles bill to expand pregnancy-related workplace accommodations heard in committee
A bill aimed at expanding workplace protections for pregnant and postpartum workers was heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee Monday. Senate Bill 5217, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), extends existing requirements for employers to provide reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and postpartum needs to all employers regardless of size. The bill also newly […]