Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of former Representative Dennis Flannigan, 84, and directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Governor Inslee has no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, September […]
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Obituary Notices – September 12, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Kylan Dingui; Shirley J Mayer.
Location of interim Lakewood Library brings back memories
By Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966 Some reading “Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library to open Thursday, Sept. 12” in the Sept. 9, 2024, Suburban Times and seeing the library’s 10202 Gravelly Lake Dr. S.W. address thought it familiar. Isn’t that address across the street from Villa Plaza and at the corner of Gravelly […]
Plan for northbound I-5 weekend lane closures near South 56th Street in Tacoma Sept. 13-15
TACOMA – Travelers who use northbound Interstate 5 approaching South 56th Street in Tacoma will want to plan for weekend lane closures. Washington State Department of Transportation crews will close two left lanes of northbound I-5 Sept. 13-15. Work schedule: What to expect: WSDOT needs help from travelers: Exit 130 to South 56th Street and […]
On September 28, You Can Be a Part of Aviation History
Did you know that the record breaking first flight around the world started and ended in the Pacific Northwest? This epic adventure took off in early April, 1924. It was a global race between Argentina, England, France, Italy and America for the prestigious title of being the first nation to circle the world! Eight brave […]
Business Showcase: Burs Restaurant
Burs has been a staple in Lakewood since the 1950s. For nearly 70 years, the welcoming staff at Burs has served comfort food to Lakewood residents in the morning and provided a space to meet their friends after work at night. Throughout this time, ownership of the restaurant has changed twice but the spirit of […]
Open Planning Workshops at Tacoma Community College
Submitted by 4 Corners Partnership. After hearing from over 500 community members in our survey this summer, the 4 Corners Partnership is hosting two public open houses on September 25th to continue the conversation and develop a shared vision for the area around S 19th and Mildred (around Tacoma Community College). Please see the Facebook […]
K9 Bronco vs. Naked Guy
On 08-11-2024, deputies attempted to contact a male sleeping in a stolen F550 and he fled leading deputies on a pursuit into King County. Washington State Patrol took over the pursuit which headed into Snohomish County before he went south to Seattle, crashed and fled on foot. He left his 4-yr-old son and girlfriend behind […]
Home in Tacoma Information Sessions on September 12 and 19
TACOMA, Wash. – Community members are invited to an upcoming information session for the latest updates and answers to questions that they might have on the Home in Tacoma zoning and land use code proposal prior to the public hearing on September 24. In-Person September 12, 6 – 7:30 PM 747 Market Street, Council Chambers, […]