By Corvo Rohwer, Puyallup Tribal News Waves of laughter washed over the Puyallup Elders during the monthly Elders Luncheon on Sept. 20. This month’s Honored Elder was Teresa Harvey, who was blanketed by Tribal Council Vice Chairwoman Sylvia Miller and gifted a custom woven cedar hat. She also received two songs performed by Ah-bead-soot, Albert […]
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Project seeks to build 26 new affordable housing units in Lakewood, public comment period open through Oct. 18
Project applications have been filed with the City of Lakewood Planning and Public Works Department. The following is a description of the applications and the process for review. The applications and listed studies may be reviewed by contacting the Lead Planner assigned to the project or by visiting the online permit portal and searching for […]
North Union Ave – Between North 26th St and North 27th St – Closed on Oct. 12
TACOMA, Wash. – North Union Avenue – between North 26th Street and North 27th Street – will be closed on October 12, from 7:30 AM – 5 PM, to allow for hazardous tree removal. Traffic control signage and detour routes will be in place. Community members with questions can call Project Supervisor Craig Hamburg at […]
Hylebos Bridge Currently Closed to Vehicular Traffic
TACOMA, Wash. – The Hylebos Bridge (located off East 11th Street in the Tacoma Tideflats) is currently closed to vehicular traffic due to a technical malfunction. The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Engineering Division is working with a contracting crew to remedy the issue. The bridge will remain open to shipping vessels until a repair can be […]
Up to four lanes in both directions of I-5 in Fife closed nightly Oct. 7-11 for bridge work
FIFE – Four out of five lanes in both directions of Interstate 5 in Fife will close nightly Monday, Oct. 7 through the morning of Friday, Oct. 11. In addition, the 54th Avenue East on-ramp to northbound I-5 will also close each night. The closures are necessary as contractor crews working for the Washington State […]
Steilacoom High School Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
College Board announced that Steilacoom High School (SHS) has been named to the 2024 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning silver distinction. SHS has been recognized for student success in the Advanced Placement program, while broadening access. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while […]
City of Tacoma’s Biennial Budget Development Process Continues With Department Presentations
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s proposed 2025-2026 Biennial Budget — a comprehensive document that seeks to align the City’s services with its financial capacity, City Council priorities, and community needs over the next two years — was presented to the City Council and posted at cityoftacoma.org/budgetdevelopment on October 1. Starting tomorrow, budget presentations offering a […]
Evergreen Golf Club Swings Into Action in South Sound
Via South Sound Business: A massive new home for indoor golf instruction, practice, performance training, and fun officially opened its doors Tuesday in Fircrest. Evergreen Golf Club — at 2101 Mildred St. W., near Tacoma Community College — is a 24,000-square-foot facility, which its operators believe is the largest of its kind in the country. It […]
JBLM will be conducting demolitions training Oct. 8-9
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime demolitions training from Oct. 8 at 6:30 a.m. to Oct. 9 at 11:59 p.m. (Conclusion times could change for various circumstances). Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.