The City of University Place has contracted with Pierce County to perform chipsealing in the areas indicated on this map during the week of July 22. The following week (Aug. 5-9) fog sealing will be applied to the newly chipsealed streets. Chipsealing preserves the structural integrity of existing roadways by putting a layer of asphalt […]
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Introducing—Glassy & Pearly
Hilltop Artists announcement. Since it’s our 30th anniversary, we couldn’t help but imagine what would happen if one of our beautiful glass creations became friends with a pearl (the traditional 30th anniversary gift, and also a beautiful, shimmering creation made in the sea…) and also from similar raw materials as glass! So without further ado, […]
Female Arctic Fox Joins Sven
Sven, the Arctic fox, has returned to exploring his habitat in the Arctic Tundra area of the zoo, now accompanied by a new female companion! One-year-old Freya joined Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in late spring. While construction was underway in their area, Sven and Freya have been acquainting themselves behind the scenes. According to […]
City of Lakewood Small Works Abatement Roster
The City of Lakewood is accepting applications for a Small Works Abatement Roster for both federally and non-federally funded residential and commercial demolition of dangerous buildings, lead abatement, asbestos abatement, hazardous materials abatement, and methamphetamine abatements within the city limits of Lakewood. Contractors needed include: All contractors must be licensed, bonded and insured in the […]
South Tacoma Historic Property Walking Tour on July 18
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to join staff from the City’s Historic Preservation Program on a walking tour highlighting the history of the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center on July 18. The walking tour will include a presentation of the historic property survey findings for the South Tacoma Way Mixed-Use Center and will […]
Obituary Notices – July 15, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Bernice Selma Gomsrud; Sue Olinger; Donald Gerald Wentick; Michael Paul Lofing. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Mone Vongsayarath.
No Lakewood Farmers Market or Summer Concerts for two weeks
The Lakewood Farmers Market and Summer Nights at the Pavilion Summer Concert are on hiatus the next two weeks. There will be no market or concert July 16 or 23. The pause is so the City of Lakewood can prepare for and recover from SummerFEST, happening July 20 at Fort Steilacoom Park. The market and […]
Tickets on sale now for Family Fun Night at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Ticket sales are open for one of Fort Nisqually’s most popular summer events. On Friday, July 19 Family Fun Night takes over the Fort’s main lawn from 6 to 9 p.m. for an evening of laughter, entertainment and sweet treats. Historical interpreters will lead kids and adults in friendly competition and revelry enjoyed by the […]
DuPont Boxcar Fundraiser – DuPont Historical Society
The DuPont Historical Society is currently raising money to restore the last remaining boxcar from the DuPont Plant that was located in town. It will be restored by Historic Railway Restoration Inc. to look as close to its original condition as possible. DHS has received numerous donations and grants from organizations including the City of […]