City of University Place announcement. Two major milestones of the Alameda extension project are about to be completed – paving and sidewalks! As weather conditions permit, the contractor is planning to start pouring sidewalks this week and is getting ready to pave next week. The paving will include repaving the intersections at both 64th Ave […]
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Hidden Hero: Rosa Franklin
Former Washington State Senator Rosa Franklin served the 29th Legislative District, representing South Tacoma, Parkland, Manitou and parts of Lakewood and University Place. Rosa served one term in the House of Representatives and 18 years in the senate, serving many years as the president pro tempore. With 42 years of nursing experience, Senator Franklin’s area […]
Installing overhead wires on N. 1st Street and on Stadium Way occurs this week at night
Sound Transit announcement. Crews will install electrical wires over both sets of tracks on N. 1st Street, continuing in the Stadium curve and on Stadium Way to the traction power substation (between S. 4th St. and Division Ave.) this week. To minimize impacts to businesses and the travelling public, this work will happen at night […]
Marie Barth has officially brought her talents to Red Moon Realty
Submitted by Red Moon Realty. Marie Barth has officially brought her talents to Red Moon Realty. The organization often welcomes experienced and successful agents, but Barth joining is notable. “We are thrilled to welcome Marie to the team,” said Managing Broker Dan Wong, “She’s bringing such professionalism and excellence to our organization. She’s so respected […]
Beautifying Puyallup
City of Puyallup social media post. Hanging baskets and streetlamps are just some examples of streetscape elements that the City is looking to improve with the Meridian Streetscape Project. Get involved by participating in our upcoming virtual Open House on January 26 at 12 & 6pm. FMI https://bit.ly/34rIoIn
The University Place City Council Jan. 22 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Jan. 22 (8 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lakewood Mayor Jason Whalen to Host “Coffeehouse” Resident Engagement Sessions
City of Lakewood announcement. Casual conversation sessions will be held bimonthly on Thursday evenings after work hours. Lakewood, Wash. – Lakewood’s new mayor Jason Whalen has announced bimonthly “Community Coffeehouse” conversation sessions to invite conversation with residents. Each session will be themed and will begin with a presentation from the mayor or a guest speaker before […]
New Program Helps First Responders When Seconds Matter
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Seconds matter during an emergency. First responders answer the calls of the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Now there is a better way to help those in need early on. South Sound 911’s new Emergency Health Profile system provides dispatchers with potentially life-saving information the moment a 911 […]
KBTC’s Northwest Now talks South Sound economy, tours Bates Tech’s new Center for Allied Health Education
Bates Technical College announcement. During a pandemic that’s crippled the world economy, caused supply chain and labor shortages, and skyrocketing inflation, you’d think that the misery would trickle down to the Pierce County economy, but in reality, the opposite has happened.In this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll have our annual checkup of the surprisingly resilient […]