The demolition of an old bridge will reduce southbound State Route 99 in Fife to a single lane for 42 hours beginning Jan. 21. From 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, through 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 the left lane of southbound SR 99 will be closed from 70th Avenue East to approximately the Wapato Way […]
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DuPont’s 2025 State of the City
In the address, Mayor Frederick, Deputy Mayor Winkler, and Councilmembers Ballard, Elliott, Bassaw, Walton, Gasak, and Wargo noted the past year’s accomplishments and what they are looking forward to in 2025, with a special acknowledgement written by the Nisqually Tribe.
City of Tacoma Secures Over $10.6 Million in Grants for Critical Infrastructure Projects
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma has been awarded a total of $10,627,945 in grant funding for six needed infrastructure projects across the city. These projects aim to enhance pedestrian safety, improve ADA accessibility, expand bikeways, upgrade roadways, modernize traffic signals, and develop comprehensive transportation plans. They support the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan […]
Public Power Council Selects Tacoma Power Superintendent as new Chair
At its monthly meeting on January 9, 2025, the Executive Committee of the Public Power Council (PPC) elected officers for the 2025-2026 term. Elected by unanimous decision were: Also, at its Annual Meeting of Members on November 7, 2024, the Public Power Council announced the newly-elected members of the Executive Committee, who will serve a two- year term beginning in January 2025 (listed below). Incoming PPC Chair, […]
Public hearings on tap for Tacoma Dome Link Extension Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Last month, Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration launched a 60-day public comment period for a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Tacoma Dome Link Extension project. The comment deadline is Feb. 10, 2025. The Draft EIS evaluates the alternatives for the location of the […]
Three Questions About Social Security That Can Help Plan Your Retirement
Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of many American workers. If you’re among the many people paying Social Security taxes, you should get an estimate of what your future benefit may be. Our retirement webpage at www.ssa.gov/retirement is a great place to start mapping out your retirement plan. These three questions will […]
Lakewood City Manager January 17 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) January 17 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here. Following is a summary, by ChatGPT, of the weekly bulletin . Holiday Closure – Jan. 20 City operations, except emergency services, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observation of Dr. Martin Luther King […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator January 17 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s January 17 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
CPSD District 4 Director Vacancy
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy of the District 4 director position. David Anderson resigned his position as director of District 4 on Jan. 6. The school board has launched an application process to appoint a candidate who will serve in this volunteer position until […]