“Oh, the thinks you can think!” Join us as some of Dr. Seuss’ best loved characters come to life in an exciting 30 minute version of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s Seussical the Musical! This 9-week experience will focus on each stage of the production process from audition through to performance, culminating in a showcase […]
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Lakeview Light & Power Electric Vehicle Workshop- $10 Bill Credit to Attend
Submitted by Sarah LaBrasca. Lakeview Light & Power is piloting a new program of “Community Empowered” workshops in which customers and members can learn about various topics that effect public power and personal electricity consumption. The very first Community Empowered Electric Vehicle Workshop will be hosted at the Lakeview Light & Power office in the […]
Park Board Commissioner swears in officials
TACOMA, WA: A ceremonial swearing-in Monday night recognized Commissioner Andrea Smith and welcomed Matthew Mauer, the newest member of the Metro Parks Tacoma Board of Park Commissioners. This is the third term for Andrea Smith, who is president of the Park Board. Mauer, the government affairs manager at the Port of Tacoma, has been serving […]
To the left: traffic shift ahead on I-5 in Fife
FIFE – To the left, to the left, lanes are shifting to the left as a construction work zone on Interstate 5 at the Fife curve undergoes a transformation soon. On Wednesday, Jan. 10 contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation’s SR 167 Completion Project will shift southbound I-5 lanes left toward the median. […]
City of Tacoma Activates Expanded Shelter Capacity
TACOMA, Wash. – With the potential for flooding and expected continued high winds, the City of Tacoma has asked its shelter providers to activate inclement weather beds this evening even though Tacoma is above temperature thresholds. The City expects to continue with this expanded capacity into next week until temperatures are higher. The following locations will open […]
Sound Transit Board of Directors Special Meeting on January 11
The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene a special meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. At the meeting, the Board will consider an action to appoint Goran Sparrman as interim chief executive officer. The meeting will take place both in person in the Ruth Fisher Boardroom at 401 […]
Obituary Notices – January 10, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Janet Franzen; Michael James Williams. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Paul Matthew Maxey. Mountain View Funeral Home: John H Bishop Jr.; Amaré Maurice Williams. Gaffney Funeral Home: Hector Adan Perez Martinez; Jay Vincent Mueller; Nellie Jane Busha. Scott Funeral Home: Lawrence Edward Brazier; Sukhjinder Singh.
City Prepares to Deploy Snow Fleet Across Tacoma
TACOMA, Wash. — Freezing temperatures and possible snow flurries are in the forecast from January 11 through the weekend. The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division is deploying 13 snow plows, four sanding trucks, and three de-icing trucks throughout Tacoma starting January 11, and will continue snow operations throughout the storm event. During a snowstorm event, City […]
Power Outage Preparedness: Tips for Winter Weather
Power outages, particularly during extreme cold or winter weather, pose significant challenges. Here’s a concise guide, based on recommendations from ready.gov, to prepare you and your family: 1. Plan for NeighborsDevelop a plan to check on neighbors, especially those vulnerable like the elderly or disabled, during extreme weather. A solid communication plan is key. 2. Involve […]