TACOMA, Wash. — The Murray Morgan Bridge, located on East 11th Street between Pacific Avenue and East F Street, reopened to vehicular and pedestrian traffic this afternoon, January 28. Community members with questions or concerns can contact Project Supervisor Steve Carstens at scarstens@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5263.
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Lakewood theater group founded by teens for teens wants the show to go on
Submitted by Jeff Platt, GoFundMe. Young Thespians Collective (YTC) is an entirely youth-run theatre company founded by a couple of local high school students. Addison Livingston and Marco Diaz started the theater company in March of 2024 with the help of Lakewood Playhouse. Since then they’ve successfully put on two shows, and they hope to produce many […]
Former councilman Tim Reynon appointed to governor’s office
By Hailey Palmer, Puyallup Tribal News. “Puyallup Tribal Member and former councilman Tim Reynon was appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson as the new Director of the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs. “Reynon was appointed in December 2024 following the state election and officially assumed the role Jan. 15. “Reynon will serve as a liaison between […]
Federal Funds at Work in U.P.
The City of University Place is pleased to report that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds are being put to use to extend sanitary sewer lines along 67th Avenue West from 35th Street West to 27th Street West. Work is planned to begin on Jan. 27, with construction being completed sometime this summer. Motorists should […]
Be inspired by local ‘Hidden Heroes’
Each year the City of Lakewood, in partnership with the Clover Park School District, celebrates “Hidden Heroes” to coincide with Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month. This year’s campaign kicks off Feb. 3, 2025 and runs until the end of February. Each week a “hero” from the Black and African American community […]
Nobles bill to improve equity in educator training resources heard in committee
A bill to ensure professional development resources for educators reflect the diverse experiences of Washington students was heard in the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee Thursday, January 23. Senate Bill 5177, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), directs the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to include the perspectives of historically marginalized […]
DuPont January 24 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s January 24 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
Caring for Kids Holiday Fair
Submitted by Diane Formoso. The Caring for Kids Team, West Pierce Fire and over 100 volunteers helped us serve 832 families on December 7th at Thomas Middle School. The bags were packed with gifts and in four and a half hours they were ready to be picked up by the schools. We continue to help […]
Muskox Meetup: Willow Meets Pretzel
This morning, one-year-old muskox Willow was officially introduced to one-year-old Pretzel in the large Tundra habitat, and it was a success! Willow and Pretzel have been seen grazing and exploring together, and their introduction has added a vibrant dynamic to the habitat. Willow’s parents, Charlotte and Hudson, observed the introduction nearby in their own space. […]