Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit is soliciting applications from individuals residing or employed within Pierce Transit’s service area. The Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will consist of nine volunteer representatives from across the service area who are willing to become involved, study the issues, provide feedback, and make recommendations on plans, policies, and services. The CTAG […]
Letter: I Will Remember
We will hide Easter eggs again, hoping for a break in the weather. And for the little ones, their prized possessions will be placed in plain sight. We want them to be found. We want to see the beauty of their smiles. We want to see the joy of their discovery. We want to see […]
In the Book Nook with … Wendy Kendall
Author Wendy Kendall’s journey north to Seattle started from Los Angeles, where she enjoyed a wonderful childhood, then San Francisco, the small community of Davis, CA, and a couple of years in Oregon. Her career is in business as a project manager; many of the skills she has been trained on in that capacity have […]
The Lakewood City Council April 10 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on April 10 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association’s 60th Anniversary
Tacoma Youth Symphony Association announcement. On Saturday, May 6, the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association will celebrate its 60th anniversary with “A 60th Anniversary Concert.” Students from all five of the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association’s orchestras will be performing as we celebrate 60 years of youth creating joyous music. The repertoire selected by each orchestra will […]
The Pierce Transit Board April 10 Meeting Agendas
The Pierce Transit Board will hold a Study Session (agenda) and a Regular Board Meeting (agenda) on April 10 at 3 PM and 4 pm respectively.
Pierce County sees first tenant signed up in new warehouse/distribution development
Pierce County announcement. FRED310, a prominent new warehouse/distribution development located on 310 acres in the Frederickson area, has acquired its first tenant, Harbor Freight Tools. The national tool retailer has signed a build-to-suit lease totaling 782,875 square feet. “Pierce County continues to be a great location for companies,” said Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County executive. “I’m […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation To Increase Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On March 29, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) and Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act to fund Center for Disease Control (CDC) research into the nation’s ongoing gun violence epidemic. This legislation would authorize $50 million, each year, over the next […]
Sounder trains available for Sounders FC vs. St. Louis City SC
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Saturday’s Sounders FC game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be […]