City of Lakewood announcement. Are you looking to make a career move? The city of Lakewood has a variety of career opportunities available for people looking to join a collaborative work environment where teamwork and service to the public take priority. Current openings include: Civil Engineer Communications Coordinator Court Compliance Officer Crime Analyst Maintenance Worker […]
Council Corner: Sept. 26, 2022 Study Session
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council began its Sept. 26, 2022 study session with a review of proposed updates to the city’s tree preservation code. Twelve “Key Issues” were outlined for Council. These included recommendations from the city’s ad hoc tree committee and Planning Commission. Council used the study session to direction to […]
COVID Proclamation of Emergency Terminated
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – On Sept. 28, Mayor Victoria Woodards terminated the COVID Proclamation of Emergency and all associated rules effective Monday, October 10, 2022 at 12:01 AM. All meetings of Committees, Boards and Commissions (CBCs) will be required to go back to an in-person format, with a possible option to participate virtually. […]
Celebrate Tacoma Arts and Culture in October
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — October 2022 marks the 21st anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month – a community celebration of the arts. Programming for all ages includes music, theater and dance performances, hands-on experiences, visual art exhibits, film screenings, literary readings, lectures, cultural events, and workshops. All events are open to the public and many […]
Temporary Street Closure on Thorne Road Scheduled October 1
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform road maintenance and railroad markings on Thorne Road at East 14th Street. The road will be closed on Saturday, October 1, from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with traffic detours in place. All repairs are weather-dependent, and rescheduling may be required. Notice boards will […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners game day October 2
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle Mariners fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Mariners 1:10 p.m. game Sunday, October 2 against the Oakland A’s. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and from […]
Obituary Notices – September 30, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Andrew Ward Jr.; Linda Sharon Staley. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Douglas Smith. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ana San Nicholas Guerrero. Powers Funeral Home: Herbert LaVerne Duncan. Gaffney Funeral Home: Thomas Francis Hohensinner; Howard Livingston Stroupe, Jr.
Free Community Celebration for All to Come and Enjoy
City of University Place announcement. Looking for a way to celebrate our local community? On Saturday, Oct. 1 from 2:30-5:30 p.m., before the Curtis High School Vikings home game, there will be a free Community Celebration for all past, present, future Vikings as well as the community as a whole! There will be a Classic Car […]
Letter: Plastic Sign or Plastic Waste?
Are you like me and have noticed more and more temporary signs around the City of Lakewood? I recently talked with a City Staffer who was very helpful as I researched the City’s sign code. It was explained to me that legislation at the State level removed some authority the City had to regulate and […]