TACOMA, Wash. – The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is temporarily closed to vehicular traffic due to mechanical issues caused by cold weather. As a precaution, City of Tacoma crews have raised the bridge to allow uninterrupted access for shipping traffic. The bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic until the […]
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Tacoma Humane Society Hosts Sixth Annual ‘Poorly Drawn Pets’ Fundraiser
Submitted by The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County announces its sixth annual virtual “Poorly Drawn Pets” fundraiser, launching on the organization’s website on Tuesday, Jan. 21. For a donation of $25, participants can submit a photo of their pet through an online form and receive […]
Pierce Transit Offering Free Rides to Warming Centers
The Puget Sound area is expecting very cold temperatures for the next several days. To help those who need access to transportation to get out of the cold, Pierce Transit is partnering with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free bus, Runner and SHUTTLE paratransit (for registered SHUTTLE customers) rides to local […]
The University Place City Council Jan. 21 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 21 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Rep. Leavitt celebrating students and talent of 28th
Represented Mari Leavitt noted how well the 28th District was represented this week at two significant legislative events, showcasing the exceptional talent and spirit of its community. Legislative session in Washington State started Monday, January 13. On the first day of festivities, veteran and former firefighter, Cornelius Winesberry, performed a stunning solo during Opening Day […]
The Lakewood City Council Jan. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 21 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
CPSD Learning in Motion – Tillicum Elementary School Therapy Dog
Clover Park School District’s Learning In Motion video series peeks inside schools to see what students are learning across the district. In this feature, we visit Tillicum Elementary School where Addie the Therapy Dog joins students each Friday. Addie was raised and trained to be a certified service dog by the school’s Dean of Students Paula Gayson. […]
Flag Raising – January 20, 2025 (Inauguration Day)
Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be raised to full-staff on Monday, January 20, 2025, in honor of Inauguration Day. Flags should return to half-staff at sunrise on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, and should remain at half-staff until the close of business or sunset on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in continuance of […]
MultiCare launches MultiCare Cancer Institute
TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System has launched its MultiCare Cancer Institute, a new initiative designed to offer high-value, tailored oncology services and advanced cancer research to patients across the Pacific Northwest. The institute will focus on developing subspecialty disease programs and centers of excellence to expand on MultiCare’s existing cancer services. The goal of […]