DUPONT – Weekend travelers who use Interstate 5 approaching the Nisqually River will want to plan for a series of lane closures. Southbound Travelers will see southbound I-5 reduced to one lane at Mounts Road during overnight and early morning hours for pavement repairs. The ramp from Mounts Road to southbound I-5 will also close […]
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Sandesh Sadalge Sworn in to Tacoma City Council District 4 Position
TACOMA, Wash. – Sandesh Sadalge has officially sworn in to the Tacoma City Council District 4 position, for a term to expire December 31, 2025. Council Member Sadalge is the first person of South Asian descent to serve on the City Council. “I am humbled and honored to be selected for appointment to the District […]
Obituary Notices – July 25, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Elpidio Biscocho Banez Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Clifford Yarborough III. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Doris J. Bartlett.
Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach: Advisory Lifted
The water at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach is safe to enter. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach. The health department issued the advisory July 17 because of high bacteria levels. Results from water samples collected July 22 indicate the public health concern […]
Summer Zoolympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics are starting this week, and our animals are joining in to show off their unique skills and talents. See who we think would win gold in the Zoolympics! Professional sports climbing is a newer sport in the Olympics. These goat kids were born experts at climbing and jumping to new heights. […]
Public input sought for Primley Park improvements
The City of Lakewood is making improvements to Primley Park and wants to hear from park visitors and neighbors what they want to see. Members of the Lakewood Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will be at the park Wednesday July 31 from 5:30–7 p.m. to share information about the status of improvements at Primley Park. […]
South Orchard Street Grind and Overlay Project & Watermain Upgrade
Construction is set to begin July 24th, 2024. Expect traffic congestion throughout the project. During the first week the intersection at Ramsdell St and Orchard St will be closed. This project includes paving the two southbound lanes, and ADA compliant upgrades to curb ramps spanning the length of the project area from Regents Blvd to […]
‘Equity in Action’ Case Studies Showcase the City of Tacoma’s Successes and Positive Progress Using Equity Index
TACOMA, Wash. – Today (July 23, 2024), during the City Council study session, the City of Tacoma’s Office of Strategy presented a collection of case studies showcasing the City of Tacoma’s successes and positive progress with a tool it developed and launched in 2018 called the Equity Index. The collection – entitled “Equity in Action: Tacoma […]
This Week: MOSAIC in Wright Park, Pierce County Trails Day, Homespun Happy Hour and more
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