The National Weather Service issued a Wind Advisory for our region through Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024. With the wind and the heavy rain falling, local utility companies are warning of the potential for power outages. The heaviest winds are expected to hit overnight Tuesday to Wednesday. The winds will pick up around 8 p.m. coming […]
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21 Community Art Projects Funded by the Tacoma Arts Commission
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Arts Commission recently awarded $148,000 in Community Arts Projects funding to 21 Tacoma organizations, groups, and businesses in support of 2025 public outreach projects in the fields of culture, culinary arts, dance, literary, music, visual, and cross-disciplinary arts. “We’re proud to be funding these arts projects that will take place […]
Lakewood’s Clover Park Rotary prepares a very Merry Christmas for local kids
This week, Clover Park Rotary (Lakewood) conducted a shopping and gift-wrapping event to prepare Christmas for kids in the Clover Park School District that may not otherwise have a joyous one. Under the direction of their committee chair Joyce Oubre’, 15 to 20 club members shopped along with West Pierce Firefighters to fill the needs […]
Unanimous decision on tideflats to benefit Tribe’s future
By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News. When it was all over, Puyallup Tribal Councilwoman Annette Bryan made her way around the table handing out Indigenous beads to the entire City of Tacoma Tideflats Steering Committee members, commemorating an achievement seven years in the making. The committee, which consists of two representatives from the Puyallup Tribe, […]
The Board of Health Dec. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Dec. 18 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
‘Tis the season for thievin’
‘Tis the season for thievin’… We don’t want to bring you down as you’re getting into the holiday spirit, but we need to remind you that there are some Grinches out there who are looking to snag your Christmas goodies before they make it under your tree. Here are some tips to help lessen your […]
It’s a Wonderful Life, A Beloved Christmas Holiday Staple at Lakewood Playhouse
Peg and I saw the last dress rehearsal of It’s a Wonderful Life – a live radio play on Thursday evening, the night before the official opening. The last dress rehearsal is a chance to shake the fear out of the actors, the director, and all the stage hands. The premise of this production is […]
DuPont December 13 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s December 13 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
The Pierce County Library System launches new strategic plan
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Thanks to input from nearly 3,000 people, the Pierce County Library System created a new strategic plan. The Library System’s Board of Trustees approved the plan at their December meeting. “Our new strategic plan is a significant milestone for the Library, shaped by the valuable input of our vibrant community,” said Pierce […]