Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD – The Department of Defense’s largest retailer has transformed the shopping experience for more than 345,000 military shoppers in the Seattle-Tacoma area with the reopening of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s $72.6 million Lewis Exchange shopping center. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Garrison Commander Col. Phil Lamb, Exchange Western Region […]
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CPSD Staff Spotlight: Emily Umstead
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Lochburn Middle School math teacher Emily Umstead. This is Emily’s 13th year at Lochburn, and she’s been lucky enough to keep the same classroom each year. She has always taught eighth grade but welcomed sixth grade students into her classroom this year. […]
Demolition of old I-5 bridge brings closure of southbound SR 167 and I-5 ramps in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – One of the last remaining sections of the 1965 Interstate 5 Puyallup River Bridge that spans southbound State Route 167 in Tacoma is being removed. Starting the night of Friday, Sept. 30 construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close southbound SR 167 […]
String Quartets in Slavonian Hall October 11
Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma announcement. String Quartets composed by Women and People of Color in Slavonian Hall will Join Classical Tuesdays in Old Town Tacoma October 11th at 7:00pm in Slavonian Hall in Old Town Tacoma. The Auburn Symphony String Quartet will perform three pieces for us: String Quartet No. 1 in G minor by […]
Green Tacoma Day Invites the Community to Engage with Nature on October 8
City of Tacoma announcement. The Green Tacoma Partnership invites businesses, community groups, families, and individuals to participate in Green Tacoma Day and Arbor Day, on Saturday, October 8, from 9 AM to noon. Participants can volunteer to plant trees, remove weeds and litter, connect with the community, and provide a helping hand to local green […]
Obituary Notices – September 29, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Nancy C Whitesel. Mountain View Funeral Home: Galen Brooks; Edward Allen Lofdahl; Melissa Jean O’Connell; Titus Tyrone Robinson III. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Sandra A. Abrahamson; Velma J. Detwiler. Powers Funeral Home: Brian John Cruz.
Spooky events happening in Pierce County Parks
Pierce County announcement. Looking for some family-friendly ways to get into the spirit of Halloween or maybe get an early start on the holidays? Pierce County Parks has lots in store! Haunted Headlights tickets go on sale Oct. 1 Ghouls and goblins are heading to Graham with the return of the popular four-day Haunted Headlights […]
Paving begins on North Gate Road
City of Lakewood announcement. Paving began Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 on North Gate Road in the Lake City neighborhood. This is part of Lakewood’s JBLM-North Access road improvement project. Paving is expected to be done on this section of North Gate Road by the end of the day Wednesday. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022 the city’s contractor is […]
U.P. City Council Supports Inclusive Play Area for All Kids
Submitted by Claudia Ellsworth. On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, the University Place City Council offered its enthusiastic support (6-0) to the creation of an “all-inclusive” play area at the City’s spacious Cirque Bridgeport Park, located near the intersection of those thoroughfares. This playground design would provide a safe place where children of all abilities can […]