Submitted by Association of Washington Cities. The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board of Directors announced that Deanna Dawson has been appointed as the association’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dawson is AWC’s sixth CEO, and first woman CEO, in its 89-year history. “AWC has a rich past and great reputation for delivering outstanding advocacy, education, […]
Pierce Transit Vanpool Transitions to Flat Rate, Part-Time Rider Services
Pierce Transit announcement. Starting with May 2022 fares, vanpool commuters will automatically transition to one of six flat rate fare options based exclusively on the daily round trip commute miles. As part of the transition to flat rate fares, a permanent part-time rider service will also launch in May 2022. This option gives hybrid commuters […]
Obituary Notices – April 26, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Julia Phyllis Stoudemire. Mountain View Funeral Home: Isabel V. Lopés Fir Lane Memorial Park: Giulio C. Ferri; Heather E. Yonally. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Bonnie Charlene (Cox) Huff; Thelma G. Jones.
Lane closures on Division Avenue, N. 1st St., and Stadium Way for overhead wire work this week at night
Sound Transit announcement. Crews will make some adjustments to the overhead wires on Division Avenue, N. 1st St., and Stadium Way. To minimize impacts to businesses and the traveling public, this work will happen at night this week with some lane closures: Division Avenue – April 25 and 26 from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. […]
JBLM will conduct mortar and demolitions training April 26-29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime mortar and demolitions training from 6 a.m. April. 26 to 11:59 p.m. April 29. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Year 1940: Official Opening Tacoma Narrows Bridge & McChord Field
Submitted by Tom J. Marsh. I appreciated the Suburban Times story “TPL’s Northwest Room introduces new database of local history collections: Northwest Online Records and Collections Access.” I took a look at the NW Room data and found many things including this … Official Opening – TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE and McCHORD FIELD – June 30-July […]
WNBA’s Alex Montgomery, tribute to Deputy Dom Calata’s Family at 13th Annual Cops vs Teachers Basketball Game
The 13th Annual Cops versus Teachers Charity Basketball game returns Friday, April 29 to the Lakes High School Gymnasium (10320 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood WA 98498). Everyone is invited and families are encouraged to attend this great family fun evening. The game will be a donation-only event. No one will be turned away. Proceeds from […]
Diversity Film Festival Returns to The Grand Cinema
Tacoma Community College announcement. After a two-year online hiatus, Tacoma Community College’s annual Diversity Film Festival returns to Tacoma’s Grand Cinema (April 28 – May 15). This year’s theme is “We are HeRE: REconnecting and REimagining.” The Festival is sponsored by The Grand Cinema, the TCC Foundation, and the TCC Office of Student Engagement. Free to […]
Volunteer to Help Plan Library Facilities in Lakewood & Tillicum
City of Lakewood announcement. LAKEWOOD, Washington – Lakewood’s two library branches are in declining physical condition. The City and Library System are forming an advisory committee to inform facility planning. Residents may apply to join the committee by Saturday, April 30. Both buildings are older, and both need expensive repairs. The committee will review public […]