Phil Raschke announcement. At 1 pm on Saturday, 15 Oct, the 2022 Film, Art, Book (FAB) Fest will offer a unique film treat. Eighteen entries from Lakewood’s first ever short film contest titled “Reel Life 96” which was held back in February of this year will be reshown to the general public for the first […]
Sound Transit kicks off Rail Safety Week
Sound Transit announcement. In conjunction with national Rail Safety Week, Sound Transit is kicking off a campaign this week to educate and empower the public about the importance of safety around trains and tracks. This annual weeklong event, which first began in 2017, is a collaborative effort among Operation Lifesaver, Inc., state Operation Lifesaver programs and rail safety […]
[Picture] Remote Starer
Submitted by Chas. Ames. …seen around town…
2022 AMOCAT Arts Award Winners Announced
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award winners: Grit City Magazine (Arts Patron), Real Art Tacoma (Community Outreach by an Organization), and Tamiko Nimura (Community Outreach by an Individual). The AMOCAT Arts Awards honor the people and organizations that positively impact the community with […]
The Board of Health Sept. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Sept. 21 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce Transit CTAG Sept. 22 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on Sept. 22 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
The hard work to track and confront the opioid crisis in Pierce County
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Mikaela Lawes interned at the Health Department as part of her college sociology program. She graduated from Washington State University this summer. Her insights into substance use disorder are telling. Like Mikaela says, the people who experience substance use disorder are “your neighbors, family and friends.” We hope the work […]
Westbound SR 16 reduced to 2 lanes across Tacoma Narrows Bridge for repairs
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Travelers who use the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge will want to plan for delays. From 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will close the two right lanes on the westbound bridge for repair work. During […]
Signs are up for a reason
City of Lakewood social media post. There’s a reason why ROAD CLOSED signs are up and detours are in place. Thanks to a series of poor choices by an individual (including driving a stolen car with a bottle of whiskey in hand) our pavement pouring at the North Gate Rd/Edgewood Ave roundabout is setback.