City of Tacoma announcement. A 6% tax on residential and commercial solid waste bills went into effect on April 1, 2023, to fund and expand community cleanup programs, like Tidy-Up Tacoma, that were previously funded with one-time money from the American Rescue Plan Act and other City funds. Solid Waste customers can expect to see […]
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Wanna Cupcake? ribbon cutting
City of University Place announcement. The City of University Place will hold a ribbon cutting at Wanna Cupcake on April 26 (1:30-2:30 pm) at their location at 3826 Bridgeport Way W.
Rotary Club of Lakewood Supports Ft. Steilacoom Park Play Structure
Submitted by David Swindale, Rotary Club of Lakewood. Monday, April 18th, members of the Rotary Club of Lakewood presented the Lakewood City Council with a $11,000 check for repairs of the swing set at Ft. Steilacoom Park. The money came from the Rotary Club of Lakewood’s Major Projects funds and a Community Grant from Rotary […]
Former military linguist Kara Atkinson ’23 discusses her service on campus, academic research, and graduate school plans
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Kara Atkinson ’23 earned an associate degree while serving as an Arabic linguist in the United States Army prior to her arrival at PLU. A history major with minors religion and Holocaust and genocide studies, Atkinson’s passion for research, academia, and higher education developed at PLU through her collaborative research with professors, her tenure as president […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available […]
Duck Daze Returns June 3
City of University Place announcement. It’s hard to believe, but Duck Daze will be here before we know it! Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 3, 2023 for the return of this beloved U.P. annual tradition. The fun begins at 10 a.m. when the Duck Daze parade starts at the corner of 29th Street and […]
Clover Park School Board to Host Board Meeting on April 24
Clover Park School District announcement. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting/workshop on Monday, April 24, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend online by visiting the meeting Zoom webinar link or the district YouTube channel. Attendees will […]
Slides, logs, tower! Melanie’s Park coming to Thea Foss Waterway
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Tacoma’s Thea Foss Waterway has a complex history, from Puyallup Tribal home through gritty industrial heritage and toxic cleanup to burgeoning urban neighborhood. Now the waterway is about to get a park that honors that history with a unique design that brings together play features and storytelling in a peaceful green […]
Symphony Tacoma features Arx Duo percussionists
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma featured Arx Duo percussion ensemble on April 12, 2022, as we welcomed audience to return to Slavonian Hall Saturday April 22, 2023, Arx Duo performs with Symphony Tacoma. Purchase tickets at a discount price using the code (PARTNERS20) as seen in the […]