Legislation signed into law by the governor on May 14 removes the College Bound pledge requirement for students, an administrative hurdle that has prevented many students from accessing the scholarship or even knowing of its availability. Senate Bill 5321, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), had unanimous support. The new law expands the eligibility requirement […]
The Lakewood City Council May 17 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 17 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Candidate filing week begins Monday, May 17
Offices open for election this year include: Pierce County Superior Court #23 Port Cities and towns Schools Fire Parks and Recreation Water Sewer 190 nonpartisan local offices are open for election this year in Pierce County. Offices where more than two candidates file will appear in the primary election. All other offices will advance to […]
Coming soon: Northbound HOV lane on SR 167
PUYALLUP – There is good news for travelers who use northbound State Route 167 from Puyallup to Auburn. Beginning May 17, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will begin building a new northbound high occupancy vehicle lane on SR 167. Overnight lane closures are scheduled to begin the week of May […]
Tacoma Public Library affirms its commitment to equity and access by eliminating overdue fines
Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has adopted a policy to permanently eliminate overdue fine collection on late items. Additionally, TPL will clear all overdue fines on patron accounts. TPL will also absorb fees from missing or damaged items that incurred a charge on Jan. 1, 2016, or earlier from patron accounts. “This gives patrons who have […]
JBLM-North Access Road Improvement Project to get started June 1
A pre-construction meeting was held on May 13, 2021 with City of Lakewood personnel, the General Contractor and various utility companies. The General Contractor informed all present that the start date requested is Tuesday, June 1, 2021. The work performed is described in the April 22, 2021 Update for the JBLM North Access Road Improvements. […]
WorkForce Central releases March Employment Report
The Pierce County labor force held steady in March at 428K. We saw a drop of 1,151 people receiving unemployment benefits, falling below 30K for the first time in a year (29,241) and bringing the rate down to 6.8 percent. The total number of workers, however, is still down nearly 30K from last year. As […]
Chambers Bay Hosts USGA Amateur Four-Ball Championship
Residents should anticipate increased traffic in University Place from May 22-26 when the United States Golf Association holds its 6th U.S. Amateur Four-Ball Championship at Chambers Bay. The tournament will bring an estimated 350 people to the course each day, including 128 players, plus caddies, USGA officials and course marshals, as well as players’ guests. […]
Locust Cider opening in Gig Harbor
Locust Cider & Brewing Co. is expanding again in Pierce County – and this time it is across the bridge in Gig Harbor. If all goes as planned, it will open later this summer. It’s a Harbor space that craft beverage lovers will know well. I certainly do. I’ve sipped countless brews and watched liquor […]