A press release from the Washington State DOT. LAKEWOOD – After sixteen months, the last connection on a new roundabout at the Thorne Lane and Union Avenue intersection in Lakewood’s Tillicum neighborhood is open. On Friday afternoon, July 30, construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation opened the final connection of the roundabout at […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator July 30 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s July 30 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
JBLM’s Lewis Army Museum Public Reopening and Living History Weekend
On July 31 and Aug. 1, the Lewis Army Museum on Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host its annual “Living History Weekend” event featuring historic military vehicles, living history displays and activities for all ages. The two-day event will coincide with the museum’s grand reopening and is open to the general public. Access to the event […]
Lakewood City Manager July 30 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 30 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Buffalo Soldiers Day Celebration & A Visit to the Museum
If I sit down to write something for my Facebook page and my mind is a blank, I check to see if there is a national celebration for something of interest. I was not disappointed on the 28th day of July. The only real thing of interest was “July 28th is Buffalo Soldiers Day.” “The […]
Across the Fence: The End of a Road
This year, I’ve not been watching the Olympics so far. I remember happier games from way back when that stick to my memory. The 1984 ones in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, will stay my favorite ever. Maybe it’s my end of the road in following up; the Olympic games have become a muddle of impressions […]
Historic Preservation Office Kicks Off Lecture Series with the 70s Turn 50
A press release from City of Tacoma. The City of Tacoma’s Historic Preservation Office, in collaboration with Historic Tacoma and Tacoma Historical Society, is kicking off the 2021 Broadening Horizons Heritage Café Series with a look back at 70s architecture and design trends. The August 19 free event is open to everyone and begins at […]
Strickland Secures Over $12 Million for Community Projects in the 10th District
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she secured $12.55 million for eight community projects to benefit the South Sound and its residents. Strickland’s local Community Project Funding (CPF) requests passed the House today as part of H.R. 4502, the appropriations minibus package. “I am grateful […]
New southbound I-5 HOV lane through JBLM opens Saturday, July 31
A press release from Washington State DOT. LAKEWOOD – Just weeks after travelers began experiencing quicker trips during peak commute hours on northbound Interstate 5 in Lakewood, a second new high occupancy vehicle lane is set to open. On Saturday morning, July 31, the Washington State Department of Transportation will open a new 4.5-mile-long southbound […]