University Place School District announcement. School begins on Tuesday, August 30th this year. Click here for access to our school calendar for the year. If you have questions about procedures at your student’s school, use the menu above to locate your school. Each school has a website with information about supply lists, school procedures, etc.
‘Meet Your Army Day’ at JBLM Aug. 25
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will open its doors on Aug. 25 for “Meet Your Army Day,” an open house showcasing Army life and educating the public about career options, incentives and opportunities to serve. Hosted by America’s First Corps, Meet Your Army Day will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at […]
Lakewood Farmers Market extended
City of Lakewood announcement. We heard you Lakewood Farmers Market shoppers: You want more market days! Due to the popularity of this year’s market –and because we’re just not quite ready to let go of summer – we’re extending the Lakewood Farmers Market two additional weeks. Previously the market was scheduled to end Aug. 30. […]
2022 Grit City Trees Program Application Due Date Extended to September 30
City of Tacoma press release. Grit City Trees is the City of Tacoma’s free street tree program. Applications for the 2022 season have been extended to Friday, September 30, while supplies last. This program provides free trees and supporting materials to Tacoma residents. Group applications for neighborhood tree plantings are preferred, but individuals can also […]
Lakewood’s Phase 2 (Washington Blvd) Project Update
City of Lakewood announcement. All of the storm drainage along Washington Blvd between Edgewood and Vernon will be completed by the end of the month. This includes the largest infiltration system installed by the City, a water quality treatment unit for stormwater prior to discharge to Carp Lake, and a new conveyance system to replace […]
Pierce Transit CTAG August 25 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on August 25 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Applications now open for C-PACER financing
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County is now accepting applications for the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy + Resiliency Program (C-PACER). The C-PACER program allows owners and developers of eligible properties in Pierce County to obtain long-term financing, at a lower interest rate, for qualifying energy generation, efficiency, water conservation or resiliency projects. More efficient, clean […]
PhotoWalk in Tacoma August 26
Submitted by robis Lakewood Camera. Join robis Lakewood Camera for a photo walk in Downtown Tacoma. We will workshop various types of photographs, angles, and treatments that will make more meaningful photos of the places you visit, while revealing their stories. When photographing historic buildings and landmarks, you have the opportunity to tell the story […]
Obituary Notices – August 23, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Cherie Kim Devlin Demorest Gaffney Funeral Home: Sr. Nadine Rose Bennett, OSF.