Habitat for Humanity announcement. Since early July, five French civil engineering students, affectionately dubbed the “French Fries” by our construction crew, have been volunteering their time on Tacoma Habitat construction sites. Julie, Zoe, Theo, Arthur and Florian are in their second year of engineering school at CESI in Bourdeaux, France. Their program is a three-year […]
To Know
Dennis Flannigan – Thank You For All You’ve Done
I’ve known Dennis Flannigan for decades. He had a great laugh. I admired him since finding out he rode the buses in 1961. The Freedom Riders of 1961 was a nonviolent protest campaign that challenged the segregation of interstate travel facilities by riding interstate buses through the Deep South. When we met over breakfast or […]
Application for 2025 Community Arts Projects Funding Now Available
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming across all artistic disciplines within Tacoma city limits in 2025. Applicants can apply for either $3,000, $6,000, or $9,000 for their project. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 PM […]
Local Resident Graduates From Pacific University
Alexandra Alfieri of Lakewood, Washington graduated in August 2024 from the College of Health Professions at Pacific University in Oregon with a Doctor of Audiology degree. Celebrating 175 years of purpose, Pacific University is Washington County, Oregon’s only comprehensive university. With undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, health professions […]
JBLM hosts its annual Career Summit Sept. 19
Joint Base Lewis-McChord hosts its annual Career Summit Sept. 19 at Hangar 9 on McChord Field from1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Last year’s summit featured 200 employers that brought in 941 job seekers in attendance, with a hiring fair rate of 71 percent. This year’s event features over 200 employers and an estimated 1,000 job […]
The DuPont City Council Sept. 19 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Special Councul Meeting on Sept. 19 (5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
DuPont Youth Recreational Basketball
The City of Dupont Recreational Basketball League is a City-run recreational basketball program that allows boys and girls Kindergarten through 9th grade to progressively learn, develop, and play basketball in a fun & safe environment that promotes good sportsmanship among players, coaches, officials, and spectators. Season goes from December 2024 to March, 2025. Registration is […]
Plan for daytime lane closures on westbound SR 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge Sept. 23-26
TACOMA – Travelers who use the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge should plan for weekday lane closures. 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, and Tuesday, Sept. 24The two right lanes of westbound SR 16 will close approaching the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The ramp from Jackson Avenue to westbound SR 16 will […]
Springbrook Connections Needs Your Help!
Submitted by Diane Formoso. Springbrook Connection is one of the most important non-profits in Lakewood, who serve homeless and families in need. From their Springbrook office, they are serving this high needs community. Right now they are struggling to stay open. There is no money to put on their Halloween event and no money for […]