Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. Crews are continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, testing systems and repairing damages to the concrete and rail along the alignment. Also, the contractor is working on final checklist items, which come up at the end […]
Overcoming Adversity film series presents final free movie for caregivers
Pierce County announcement. Millions of Americans–including thousands in Pierce County–take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver is a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is hosting the final free movie at the Grand Cinema as part […]
February 28 City Council Noon Study Session and 5 PM Meeting Currently Anticipated to Take Place at Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The City Council’s noon study session and 5 PM meeting on February 28 is currently anticipated to take place at Tacoma Public Utilities’ Ground Floor Auditorium (3628 S. 35th St.), while work is ongoing to address the technical issues that had emerged last Tuesday at the Tacoma Municipal Building […]
Speed reduction and lane shifts on southbound I-5 in Fife begin Feb. 28
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. A lower speed limit and shifted lanes on southbound Interstate 5 in Fife will help protect highway construction crews on the State Route 167 Completion project and people driving through the work zone. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 28 drivers will encounter a temporary 50 mph speed limit and lanes moved toward the right shoulder […]
Video: Council Perspectives with Mayor Victoria Woodards: Our Investments as a City
City of Tacoma video. We adopted the 2023-2024 budget in November 2022. Public safety and affordable housing form the core of the budget, enhancing Tacoma’s livability with innovations and investments to address these critical needs. Learn more about Mayor Victoria Woodards’ perspectives on the budget. For additional information on Tacoma’s biennial budget, visit cityoftacoma.org/budget.Show less
Representative Mari Leavitt Passes Four Bills to Senate
Washington State House Democrats announcement. At the close of week seven of legislative session, and on the heels of fiscal committee cutoff, Representative Leavitt, D-University Place, is proud to share the passage of four pieces of legislation to the Senate, and another six bills and resolutions out of various House Committees. In combination, House Bill 1001, HB […]
Co-Create to Recreate March 2
Tacoma Nature Center announcement. Join us at Tacoma Nature Center to find out what’s happening, meet the staff, and share your ideas! The event will include refreshments, ice breaker & brainstorming activities and an opportunity to give feedback and recommendations on programs, the center and events. Be sure to download “Kahoot” on your mobile device […]
Volunteering for 44 years and counting
By Edzel Butac, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Volunteering is about giving time, energy and skills — freely. For Raymond Fry, he has been giving his time, energy and skills for 44 years – and counting, at Eagle’s Pride Golf Course in DuPont. “I started volunteering in 1979,” Fry said. […]
The Puyallup Library Board Feb. 27 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup Library Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 27 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.