City of Puyallup announcement. The Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., on the interim zoning controls adopted by Ordinance No. 3240, to accommodate facilities for homeless individuals consistent with House Bill 1220. This public hearing will be open to the public and will occur […]
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Leaders Throughout Northwest Washington Praise Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. Tacoma, WA – On Nov. 12, leaders from across Washington’s sixth congressional district voiced their strong support for Congress passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Jobs and Investment Act -the largest long-term investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. The bill, which U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support on […]
Obituary Notices – November 15, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Philip Gavilanes. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Lionel Gunn Harris Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Richard Anderson; Kaquan Jackson; Mary Johnson; Eunice Loreen Kowalski; Alphonso Melton; Dean Cromwell Pickel; Thomas Raynor; Judy Ann Root; Robert F. Weber; Roselyn Knox.
Curb and gutter and paving continue along the route
Sound Transit press release. Crews continue installing curb and gutter on Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Division Avenue and Commerce St. Because of stormy weather, some concrete work and paving was rescheduled. The contractor plans to complete this work on Commerce St. from S. 7th St. to I-705 and open this area on Nov. 19. […]
TNT: Clover Park board member censured after calling equity officers ‘race pimps’
The Clover Park school board voted to reprimand a board member Monday night after racist comments he made in an email became public. Read more at The News Tribune.
Construction brings overnight ramp and lane closures in Tacoma the week of Nov. 15
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Travelers who use State Route 167 and Interstate 5 in Tacoma will want to plan for extra travel time during overnight hours the week of Nov. 15. Construction crews will close ramps and lanes of I-5 for bridge pier work in the middle of I-5 for the […]
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Nationally Recognized for Hospital Safety
Tacoma – Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was recognized as a leader in patient safety in Washington state with five ‘A’ safety grades across the system, according to the Leapfrog Group’s fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report. The national distinction recognizes Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “As […]
Vice Chair Strickland Addresses Discrimination in Federal Rail Contracting
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, questioned witnesses at a hearing on discrimination in federal passenger rail contracting. Strickland’s questions reinforced the need for equity and focused on witnesses’ experiences with racial […]
Nighttime 5th Street NW closures in Puyallup
Sound Transit press release. Nighttime road closure of 5th Street NW between W Main and W Stewart Ave for installation of utilities. When Monday 11/15 through Thursday 11/18, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Where 5th Street NW between W Main and W Stewart Avenue. More Signed detours will be in place. The work may […]