Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. DUPONT – To continue keeping vehicles a safe distance from the train tracks adjacent to Interstate 5 at Steilacoom-DuPont Road, Washington State Department of Transportation striping crews will repaint the yellow pavement markings across the railroad tracks overnight Saturday, Sept. 17. During the work, crews will close access […]
September 2022 Campaign Focuses on Vehicle-Related Contaminants
City of University Place announcement. Pollution from car tires that flows into our waterways is extremely poisonous to Coho salmon. Research shows that the newly discovered toxic chemical associated with tires (6PPD-quinone) is the reason large numbers of salmon are dying in Northwest creeks before they have a chance to spawn. That’s why this year’s […]
Visit us at Festival de la Familia or Lakewood Farmers Market
Sound Transit announcement. Curious what’s happening with access improvements, Sounder service, or other Sound Transit news? Come get the latest update from Sound Transit staff at our booths. Festival de la Familia: this Saturday, September 17, 4:00-7:45pm, 6114 Motor Ave SW, Lakewood. Enjoy food, live entertainment, an art show, and hands on crafts. See roaming […]
WorkForce Central Announces Request for Proposals for WIOA Youth Provider
WorkForce Central announcement. WorkForce Central is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to identify and select a qualified subrecipient for Department of Labor federal funds to provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I Young Adult Services in Pierce County. Interested applicants can apply online through our new digital application […]
Payroll employment surges back in August
Washington State Employment Security Department press release. Washington’s economy gained an estimated 16,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in August. Job growth was highest in the following industries: government, education & health services, professional & business services and retail trade. The July 2022 preliminary estimated gain of 6,600 jobs was revised to a gain of 10,200 jobs. […]
Obituary Notices – September 16, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Virginia Lee Pickering; Eloise Ann Baker. Mountain View Funeral Home: Tony Ah Dar; Raymond E. Martin; David James Moreno; Tram Vo; Paridon Williams. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Marvin H. Hagen. Hill Funeral Home: Jeanette Kathrene Koubele.
West Pierce Fire & Rescue Puts Technical Rescue Rig in Service
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) recently took ownership of the new Rescue 20 technical rescue apparatus and held a “push-in” ceremony at its home station, Station 20, located on Pacific Highway in Lakewood. The rig was washed and pushed into the apparatus bay by WPFR personnel. This ceremonial […]
Dump truck takes out traffic signal at South Tacoma Way/Pacific Highway in Lakewood
City of Lakewood news story. Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes, or expect long delays, when approaching the intersection of South Tacoma Way, Pacific Highway and state Route 512. A dump truck that was part of a night paving operation on this section of road struck the traffic pole Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. The […]
Anderson Film Festival is Back
Submitted by John Ullis. We’re back! The 3rd annual Anderson Island Film Festival (AIFF) will be on Saturday, September 17 & Sunday, September 18, at the Anderson Island Historical Archival Building. Tickets are $7 for one film or $30 for five movies, which can be at the door.