Sound Transit announcement. As soon as April 12, Stadium Way will close to southbound traffic from Broadway to I-705 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews install signals at the S. 4th St./Stadium Way intersection and work on the S. 4th Station. This southbound closure on Stadium Way will last until late-April for the […]
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Port of Tacoma’s Kaiser Ditch Transformation
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. Kaiser Ditch’s transformation is thanks to an innovative stormwater treatment system installed in 2013. The system treats for turbidity, TSS, metals, oils & chemical oxygen demand. Learn more about #PortofTacoma‘s water quality program: http://bit.ly/3Km8FI8#PortEarthMonth2022.
Lakewood City Council Summary: Monday, April 11, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. Agenda Packet Video Recording Pierce Transit plans to expand Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Proposed BRT routes would better connect Lakewood to downtown Tacoma, Tacoma Mall, and South Hill Mall. Proposed route enhancements would improve transit access in the Tillicum and Springbrook neighborhoods. Pierce Transit is researching electrification with the goal of […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Our COVID-19 case rate is up slightly this week and the number of weekly cases has risen the last 3 weeks. Our hospitalization rate and number of deaths remain low. We will continue to monitor local data and recommend you use the best tools available to help protect yourself, […]
Obituary Notices – April 13, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Gerald Clifford Ambrose; Carolyn C. Bassett; Vernon Ader; Anna Olsoy. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Wayne Emmett Moulder. Mountain View Funeral Home: Brian Roberts II. Hill Funeral Home: Catherine Norgren.
Lakewood First Lions host Easter Egg Hunt
Submitted by Eric Warn. This past Saturday, April 2, more than 250 Lakewood underserved children and parents participated in the Lakewood First Lions Club annual Easter Egg hunt at Springbrook Park near Joint Base Lewis McCord. Hot dogs and chips were also served. Lakewood First Lions have been hosting this event for 20 years.
Sheriff’s Deputies Train at Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Throughout their shifts, our patrol deputies respond to emergencies with their lights and sirens activated. They may have to go through stop lights, pass cars, and sometimes pursue vehicles. So how do they learn to safely drive fast and respond to emergencies without making mistakes? The Emergency Vehicle Operations Course […]
Lakewood to seek funds and finds no significant impact regarding sidewalk project
City of Lakewood announcement. On or about April 27, 2022, the City of Lakewood (City) will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of $306,759.20 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the National Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 12901 et seq.), as amended, to […]
2021 Realtor Awards Annnounced
Submitted by Tacoma-Pierce County Association or Realtors. TACOMA, Washington – Tacoma-Pierce County Association of REALTORS®, the Voice for REALTORS® for over 100 years, announced the recipients of the 2021 REALTOR® Awards. The REALTOR® awards recognize outstanding achievement and service by REALTOR® and Affiliate Members, as well as the South Sound Community. The 2021 award recipients are: […]