Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Young Kim (CA-40), and Dave Min (CA-47), the three Korean American U.S. Representatives, reintroduced a bipartisan bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Colonel Young Oak Kim in recognition of his extraordinary heroism, leadership, and humanitarianism. “As the three Korean Americans in the […]
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9th Ave SW Closed for Construction Starting in February
Beginning Monday, February 3, 2025, 9th Ave SW between S Meridian and 5th St SW will be closed to all vehicle traffic. The City is reconstructing 9th Ave into a Festival Street, which is a flexible space that is pedestrian-oriented and can be used to host events and festivals. Construction is anticipated to be completed in September. Due […]
Tacoma City Council Adopts Ordinance 29015 to Help Food and Beverage Businesses Navigate Grease Interceptor Requirements
TACOMA, Wash – The Tacoma City Council adopted Ordinance 29015 to help food and beverage businesses navigate grease interceptor requirements, promoting economic growth, and fostering a more equitable business environment in Tacoma. The ordinance requires people involved in commercial real estate transactions of food and beverage businesses, such as registered real estate brokers and property […]
Ride Pierce Transit Fare Free on Tuesday, Feb. 4
Pierce Transit is inviting everyone to ride local bus, SHUTTLE and Runner services for free on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for Transit Equity Day. This day commemorates the birthday of African American civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, best remembered for her brave act of resistance when she refused to give up her seat on a bus […]
Nobles bill to expand reproductive health care access for college students heard in committee
A bill to expand access to medication abortion services for students at Washington’s public colleges and universities was heard in the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee Monday. Senate Bill 5321, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would require institutions with student health centers to offer medication abortion services by the 2026–27 academic year, […]
The University Place City Council Feb. 3 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 3 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Lakewood City Council Feb. 3 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 3 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
General Enrollment Period For Medicare Part B
If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period runs from January 1 to March 31 every year. If you didn’t enroll in Part B when you’re first eligible, you may […]
Street Racer Shut Down
We are all getting frustrated with the street racers and intersection takeovers, let’s be honest, it’s dangerous and illegal! Just last Saturday on January 26, residents and frustrated drivers reported a large group of street racers doing donuts and taking over the intersection at Park Ave S and 108th St S. When deputies arrived, cars and spectators […]