Duck Daze participants had an opportunity to see and vote on four design options for a cohesive family of wayfinding signage that the City plans to install at strategic locations, destinations and districts around the City. In order to gather as much community input as possible, the City has also launched a brief online survey so that […]
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Kick off your summer at Tacoma’s Fourth of July Summer Blast celebration
The largest free Fourth of July celebration in the South Sound, Tacoma Summer Blast, is back for another year. This unofficial start to summer is hosted by Metro Parks Tacoma in partnership with the City of Tacoma. Celebrate Independence Day at two locations along Ruston Way. Starting at noon, enjoy two stages of live music, […]
New Homes Break Ground in Lakewood
Submitted by Mike Higgins. Pacific Lifestyle Homes, a leading Northwest homebuilder, announced today the beginning of sales of a newly opened community in Lakewood, Washington. The Neighborhood, Austin Court, features 9 new homes, with 2 being sold before the opening. Each home is situated on easy to maintain homesites that range from 7,500-9,000 square feet. […]
Social Security’s commitment to the LGBTQI+ community
June is Pride Month. It’s a time to acknowledge the LGBTQI+ community and also celebrate diversity, love, and respect. On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry in all states. We recognize same-sex marriages in all states, as well […]
Obituary Notices – June 19, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Jose Rafael Villalobos. Gaffney Funeral Home: Kathleen Ann Crowley. Powers Funeral Home: Eugene Albert Castleberry; Shirley Anne DeLoreto.
2024 Free Summer Lunch Program Offered
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — To keep our students healthy and fuel their bright minds this summer, Clover Park School District provides free meals to all children 18 years of age and younger. Meals will be available at summer school locations during specified times, Monday through Friday, from June 24 to July 19 and at some secondary schools […]
“Ready, Set, Go!” Evacuation Information
As wildfire season begins across the nation and in this region, the seven Western Washington counties of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Kitsap and Thurston are joining forces, along with partners, to highlight the regional “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign. This campaign shares clear, straightforward messages intended to save lives as people prepare to evacuate. […]
Police Chief Douglas Newman Leaving DuPont
DUPONT, WA – After five and a half years as the Chief of Police for the City of DuPont, Douglas Newman has submitted his resignation to Mayor Ron Frederick and City Administrator Keith Campbell. His resignation comes upon Newman being selected as the newest Assistant Chief of Police for the City of Fife, WA. “Chief […]
Rainier Scholars – Tacoma to Open New Space
Submitted by Rainier Scholars – Tacoma. TACOMA, WA – Three years after expanding to Tacoma, Rainier Scholars is opening a brand-new Scholar & Family Education Hub on the city’s west side. The public is invited to the grand opening celebration on June 20, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Guests can tour the new facility, enjoy free pizza, […]