Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. TACOMA – After an extensive nationwide search, Alan Matheson was selected to serve as the next Rail Superintendent. His appointment to role was confirmed Wednesday by the Public Utility Board. Following the Board meeting, Board Chair John O’Loughlin said of Matheson, “I’m thrilled that Tacoma Rail has done such a great […]
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Felon Tries to Pull Gun on Deputie
At 8:40 pm, on Tuesday September 24th, two of our deputies were working at the Spanaway Walmart when they were contacted by loss prevention about a possible shoplifter. Deputies were shown the suspect who was removing tags on clothing. Loss prevention asked that the man be trespassed from the store. The deputies contacted the man […]
Fall 2024 Lakewood Connections in homes
The Fall 2024 edition of the Lakewood Connections Magazine arrived in mailboxes this week and is online. The most recent issue of the City of Lakewood’s quarterly magazine shares with residents and business owners the latest new from the city. Inside find information about: Read online or check your mailbox and enjoy!
Bates Technical College Wins Gold in Best in the PNW Awards
Tacoma – Bates Technical College President Dr. Lin Zhou announced that the college has been awarded gold in The Seattle Times’ Best in the PNW competition, earning the top spot in Best Technical/Trade School. This recognition underscores the college’s dedication to delivering high-quality technical education and reflects the commitment and hard work of its students, staff, […]
Green Tacoma Day to Take Place at 13 Different Sites Across Tacoma on October 12
TACOMA, Wash. – Prospective Green Tacoma Day volunteers are encouraged to attend a lead-up event on September 26, from 6 – 7 PM, in Wright Park. Green Tacoma Partnership members will conduct a tree tour of Wright Park and share details on how to get involved during Green Tacoma Day, which is scheduled to take […]
Impervious Surface Updates
On September 17, 2024, the Town Council adopted a revised Comprehensive Plan and corresponding revisions to the Steilacoom Municipal Code (SMC). One of these changes is the introduction of a limitation on total impervious surface coverage on lots. Impervious surfaces include roofs on principal and accessory structures, concrete, gravel, oil mat, asphalt or other finished […]
Social Security Supports Teachers
A well-informed instructor can have a powerful influence on their students. That’s why we created the Educator Toolkit. This toolkit is easy to use and provides shareable online resources that teachers can use to engage students and educate them about Social Security. The Educator Toolkit includes: We value the efforts all teachers make to educate […]
City of Lakewood issues RFP for replacing PALS+ permitting system and online portal
The City of Lakewood seeks to replace its current PALS+ permitting system and online public portal with a cloud-based permit system. The City seeks responses to an RFP from qualified, interested and eligible firm or firms with proven expertise. To view the full RFP click here. The deadline for receiving proposals is October 11, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. […]
Lakewood’s Interlaaken Bridge reopens to traffic
Work wrapped on the Interlaaken Bridge repairs Thursday morning, allowing the city to reopen the roadway to traffic by early afternoon. The road is now open to all vehicles. It still carries a reduced weight limit restriction of 6 tons. This restriction will remain in place until the state Department of Transportation and Federal Highway […]