TACOMA– People who use northbound Interstate 5 overnight will want to plan extra travel time. 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following morning, Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2 The closure will allow Washington State Department of Transportation crews to make repairs to variable message signs along the roadway. Whenever near work zones please: […]
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North 15th Street Between North Proctor Street and North Union Avenue Projected to Close for Maintenance through May 10
TACOMA, Wash. – North 15th Street – between North Proctor Street and North Union Avenue – is projected to close for maintenance May 10, from 8 AM–5 PM, and detours will be in place while this work is happening. This work is weather-dependent, and timing may be subject to change. Community members with questions about […]
Hilltop Artists Celebrates 30 Years of Connecting Youth to Better Futures through the Power of Glass Art
Hilltop Artists announcement. Today, Hilltop Artists alumni can be found in hot shops around the world, at prestigious art schools, and even on every season of a reality TV show about glassblowing. They’re also teachers, techies, welders, gardeners, writers, make-up artists, and professionals in a whole host of fields unrelated to glass. From the beginning, […]
Tacoma Entrepreneurs Recognized as Innovators
Submitted by Tim Strege. Educational technology startups shone at the annual Idea & Pitch Collaborative sponsored by the William Factory Incubator with GapFundr, FutureGen, Collegey and Inclusive Imagination winning awards following ten weeks of preparation. “These entrepreneurs excel at merging technology with educational and recreational opportunities” declared Giang Nguyen, Incubator Director of Outreach & Engagement. […]
The Board of Health May 1 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on May 1 (1:30-4:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Strickland Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winner Lincoln Chaney
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Lakewood, WA – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Lincoln Chaney as the 2024 Congressional Art Competition winner for the district. Chaney’s painting, Chameleons, was selected by a panel of jurors and will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. The theme of this year’s competition was “Joy” and […]
Nobles appointed to Joint Higher Education Committee
Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) was appointed to the Joint Higher Education Committee Wednesday by Lt. Gov. Denny Heck. The joint committee consists of eight members — two members from each of the major caucuses in both the House and Senate — and meets at least twice annually. Nobles is the current chair of the Senate […]
Reported increase in jury scams seen in Washington
Washington courts and justice system members are reporting a recent and significant increase in jury scam calls, emails and mailings targeting state residents. Lakewood Municipal Court has heard from at least two people who believe they were victims of this scam. Scammers can be very convincing, repeating your name, address, Social Security numbers and other information […]
Penguins enter nesting season
It’s that time of year again! Our Magellanic penguins have found their mates and are in the middle of nesting season. Earlier this month, keepers observed our penguin pairs snuggling in their nests. It wasn’t much longer before we saw the eggs being kept warm. Each year, keepers prepare Penguin Point for nesting season. They add long […]