Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on the day of interment. Other […]
Celebrate the McKinley Neighborhood on September 10
City of Tacoma press release. The City of Tacoma, in partnership with the Dometop Neighbors and Eastside Neighborhood Council, are celebrating the McKinley Neighborhood from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. September 10 at Rogers Playfield (3151 East L. St.) The McKinley Neighborhood Fair will include a bike rodeo, Tacomarama Community Street Band, live arts demonstrations […]
Sounder trains available for weekend sports events
Sound Transit press release. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Sounders and Mariners games. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field and T-Mobile Park. […]
Singing in the Rain – Live Stage Production
I grew up with films and TV. This means nothing to kids today, but in the early 1950s family entertainment was severely limited compared to what we have today. Our home on South Ferry in Tacoma was the first on the block to have a TV set. I think we were one of the very […]
Plan for weekend I-5 ramp closures at S. 38th Street, SR 16 and I-705 in Tacoma
Washington State Department of Transportation press release. TACOMA – Upcoming work on Interstate 5 ramps in Tacoma this weekend, Sept. 9 through Sept. 11, means travelers will need to plan to help prevent delays. Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will refresh I-5 exits and on-ramps at South 38th Street and […]
2023 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program accepting applications
Pierce County press release. The 2023 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding preservation efforts in Pierce County, is now accepting applications through Oct. 4, 2022. Grant requests can be made for historic preservation or history-related project proposals. For stabilization, restoration, or rehabilitation of buildings or structures, the maximum grant request is […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Adriana Bellici
A Clover Park School District story. Our first Staff Spotlight of the year features Idlewild Elementary school fifth grade teacher Adriana Bellici. Adriana has been with the district for eight years and is beginning her second year at Idlewild. After enjoying her time at Oakbrook Elementary School, Adriana wanted to challenge herself as an educator […]
9th Annual National Drive Electric Steilacoom happening Sept. 10
Submitted by Dick Muri. Twenty-six different EV Models including the Rivian R1T and Ford Lightning and a lot more will be at the 9th Annual National Drive Electric Steilacoom festival event, Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 AM to 3 PM. Pierce Transit will have their electric bus on display. Lots of Teslas, Leafs, Bolts, Volts, electric bikes, […]
Lute Powered: Educational Service District 113
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. There are nine Educational Service Districts (ESDs) in Washington state. Created in 1969, the ESDs help local school districts by providing academic support, business services, educator training and more for local school districts. Capital Region ESD 113, based in Tumwater, WA, works with 44 public… Read the rest of the announcement […]