Ride the T Line to see Morgan Wallen in concert! We’ve extended our service hours, so fans can get to the Tacoma Dome and back safely. The concert is expected to run from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. Sound Transit will operate extended hours to accommodate crowds leaving the Tacoma Dome […]
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Steilacoom Historical School District Awarded $1.5 Million DoDEA Operation ELEVATE Grant
The Steilacoom Historical School District is thrilled to announce “Operation ELEVATE,” a recent $1.5 million grant received from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) over the course of five years. DoDEA grants aim to enhance educational outcomes, reduce achievement gaps, and offer academic programs for districts with a high number of military-connected students. Operation […]
Sewer Main Upgrade
The City of Fircrest Sewer Department is working with a contractor to replace a backyard sewer main on the 100 block between El Dorado Ave and Farallone Ave. This project is scheduled to start with underground utility locating on Monday, October 2. Construction of this project is scheduled to start on Monday 10/9 and last […]
Obituary Notices – October 5, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Jack LeRoy Beckman. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Annette Barbara Conroy. Powers Funeral Home: Donna Lee Maxwell; Gem Alexander Gildersleeve Johnson. Gaffney Funeral Home: Tracie Lynn Habersetzer.
Van Lierop Park Open House October 17
The City is hosting a Van Lierop Park Master Plan Open House on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Pioneer Park Pavilion from 5 to 7 p.m. There, residents can meet the project team, ask questions, and learn more about the Park Master Plan. At the Open House, the project team will unveil three draft […]
Prepare in a Year: October
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]
Classy Chassis’ Haunted Car Wash Supports Kids With A Terrifyingly Clean Time
Submitted by Classy Chassis. The legendary Classy Chassis Haunted Car Wash is returning to our community for the 4th year in a row! The Campbell family and Classy Chassis team invite you to come out and enjoy a one-of-a-kind, frighteningly fun experience: drive through a blacked-out car wash and property filled with spooky effects, laser […]
City of DuPont Receives a Clean State Audit
The Washington State Auditor’s Office performed the Financial and Federal Single Audit for 2021-2022. There were no findings in the audit. Auditors looked at internal controls, compliance with federal grants, and overall city financial condition from January 2021 through December 2022. “Congratulations to the DuPont Finance Team for the outstanding results from the 2021 and […]
Ramp meters set to activate on eastbound SR 16 in Tacoma Oct. 16
Travelers who use eastbound State Route 16 in Gig Harbor and Tacoma will soon see active ramp meters along the roadway. On Monday, Oct. 16, the Washington State Department of Transportation will turn on the ramp meters to eastbound SR 16 at the following locations in Gig Harbor: Ramp meters at the South Sprague Avenue […]