Pierce College announcement. As the newest member of Pierce College’s governor-appointed Board of Trustees, Clemencia Castro-Woolery looks forward to supporting the college’s efforts in building an anti-racist institution. As the daughter of a physician and a lawyer, she understood the power and importance of education from a young age. “I’ve always believed that education is […]
Puyallup Council to discuss interim zoning for homeless facilities
City of Puyallup announcement. The Puyallup City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at approximately 6:30 p.m., on the interim zoning controls adopted by Ordinance No. 3240, to accommodate facilities for homeless individuals consistent with House Bill 1220. This public hearing will be open to the public and will occur […]
Leaders Throughout Northwest Washington Praise Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. Tacoma, WA – On Nov. 12, leaders from across Washington’s sixth congressional district voiced their strong support for Congress passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Jobs and Investment Act -the largest long-term investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century. The bill, which U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support on […]
Obituary Notices – November 15, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Philip Gavilanes. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Lionel Gunn Harris Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: Richard Anderson; Kaquan Jackson; Mary Johnson; Eunice Loreen Kowalski; Alphonso Melton; Dean Cromwell Pickel; Thomas Raynor; Judy Ann Root; Robert F. Weber; Roselyn Knox.
Tacoma Light Trail to shine for a second year with light art, sound and live performances
Submitted by Tacoma Light Trail. Tacoma – It’s back! Fiery dragons and twinkling stars, glowing whales and sparkling statues – the Tacoma Light Trail returns for a second year, kicking off New Year’s Eve with a Light Parade, live performances in Tollefson Plaza Friday and Saturday nights, and two weeks of light art in downtown […]
Curb and gutter and paving continue along the route
Sound Transit press release. Crews continue installing curb and gutter on Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Division Avenue and Commerce St. Because of stormy weather, some concrete work and paving was rescheduled. The contractor plans to complete this work on Commerce St. from S. 7th St. to I-705 and open this area on Nov. 19. […]
TNT: Clover Park board member censured after calling equity officers ‘race pimps’
The Clover Park school board voted to reprimand a board member Monday night after racist comments he made in an email became public. Read more at The News Tribune.
Easily Entertained by Doing Nothing – An Essay
My wife has joined a strength and balance class as well as an art class at the Senior Center at Baltimore Park in the North End of Tacoma. I drop her off and then come back and wait for her to finish and come out to the parking lot. This happens several times each week. […]
Construction brings overnight ramp and lane closures in Tacoma the week of Nov. 15
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Travelers who use State Route 167 and Interstate 5 in Tacoma will want to plan for extra travel time during overnight hours the week of Nov. 15. Construction crews will close ramps and lanes of I-5 for bridge pier work in the middle of I-5 for the […]