City of Tacoma Sound Transit is collaborating with the City of Tacoma to build a better-connected network to enable more people to walk, roll, bike, and take public transit to South Tacoma Station and other neighborhood destinations. On Thursday, March 14, the Sound Transit Board System Expansion Committee will consider Resolution 2024-05, which selects the list of improvements […]
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Sound Credit Union and Washington Business Bank Announce Acquisition Agreement
Submitted by Sound Credit Union. Sound Credit Union, a leading not-for-profit financial institution serving Washington State, and Washington Business Bank (OTCPK: WBZB), a premier commercial bank headquartered in Olympia, Washington, announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Sound Credit Union will acquire Washington Business Bank. The transaction is structured as a purchase […]
The Puyallup Library March 18 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup Library Board will hold a meeting on March 18 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Public Comment Open for Local Integrated Plan
Submitted by WorkForce Central. WorkForce Central and the Pierce County Workforce Development Board invite you to review and provide feedback on our draft Local Integrated Workforce Plan for 2024-2028. This comprehensive four-year plan outlines our vision, goals, and strategies to strengthen the regional workforce system. We recognize the need for a fair and inclusive plan […]
Strickland Secures Over $13 Million for South Sound
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured funding for fourteen South Sound community projects that will increase affordable housing, boost public safety, enhance regional infrastructure and transit, and support our local food banks. The government funding package was signed into law earlier today. “I’m pleased to help deliver these projects that […]
Maintenance Work on Portland Avenue to Take Place March 16
TACOMA, Wash. – On Saturday, March 16, 2024, between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5 PM, both southbound lanes of Portland Avenue, from Lincoln Avenue to River Street, will be closed for street maintenance. Detours will be in place and community members heading southbound on Portland Avenue are advised to plan for potential delays. Northbound traffic […]
Obituary Notices – March 13, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Hardin Harrison. Mountain View Funeral Home: John Dennis Irwin; Donald “Pete” Peterson. Powers Funeral Home: Ellen Hilda White. Gaffney Funeral Home: JoAnne Paulette Gibbs. Neptune Society: Marilyn May Siemens.
Road closure planned for 104th Street Thursday
On Thursday, March 14, 104th Street SW will be closed at Hipkins Road. This closure is required for public safety while work is being done on the road improvement project at the intersection. The closure will occur from 8 a.m. to 4 .pm. A detour will be in place. We apologize for the inconvenience and […]
Plan ahead for daytime lane closures on Sprague Avenue
TACOMA – On Wednesday, March 13, people who travel south on Sprague Avenue to State Route 16 in Tacoma will need to be ready for lane closures. Washington Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close lanes on Sprague Avenue to replace two overhead signs mounted on the South 25th Street overpass. The signs direct travelers […]