An announcement from Town of Steilacoom. The Steilacoom Planning Commission will host an Informational Workshop on an application for Preliminary Plat on October 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM. Riordan Development and Connie Kay Design have applied for a preliminary plat of 13 single family lots, a new public roadway and drainage tract at 1324 Union […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 6
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 6, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 13-26 is 548.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.0 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 403 COVID-19 cases and 3 new […]
Obituary Notices – October 7, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Fedir Khleborod. Powers Funeral Home: Combiniano Igisair Taisakan.
DuPont is moving forward… with communication
Submitted by Ronald J. Frederick, Mayor, City of DuPont. It is difficult to find a method of communication that speaks to every citizen, so I have been looking for more ways to get out the word on issues: I initiated a weekly report from the Mayor and Council published every Monday on the website, on […]
Road Work Restricts Northbound Lanes of North Jackson Avenue Oct. 7-8
A press release from City of Tacoma. The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform asphalt repairs on the northbound curb lane of North Jackson Avenue from 6th Avenue to State Route 16. Starting on Thursday, October 7, at 8 AM, the northbound curb lane will be closed, with through traffic allowed, until work is completed […]
Pierce County 2022-2023 Biennial Budget preparation begins Oct. 7
A press release from Pierce County Council. Over the next two months the Pierce County Council will work together to craft the 2022-2023 Biennial Budget, which directs the delivery of services, programs, and resources to Pierce County residents. The first meeting is Thursday, Oct. 7 at 9:30 a.m., followed by three more meetings Oct. 8, […]
Canopy installation at Stadium District Station and curb and gutter on Division Ave start this week
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will install the canopy for the Stadium District Station on N. 1st Street, starting on October 8 for about one week. During this time, N. 1st St. will be closed to eastbound traffic from Yakima Ave to the businesses’ driveway. In addition, crews plan to install curb and […]
Graffiti Damages both Public and Private Property
Graffiti is illegal. Graffiti creates damage and defaces both public and private property. It’s unwanted and needs to be painted over and removed. In today’s world, all graffiti ends up damaging property. There’s no style. Artistic statements can reach more people via Facebook than spray painting a local bridge or private or public property, so […]
Letter: Lakewood’s Roundabouts and Lakewood Saturday Oak Leaves Memories
Submitted by Tim Marsh, Lakes High Class of 1966. How old are you? Do you remember Lakewood before roundabouts? Am told by a Lakewood resident on 10/4/2021 that roundabouts are being put in/installed/built on Gravelly Lake Drive, one each at Nyanza Park Drive, Veterans Drive and Washington Boulevard intersections. Wow! Speaking of, “How old are […]