Road improvement work begins Monday, Dec. 11 on Hipkins Road. The road will close in segments so work can go faster. The first segment to close is between Angle Lane and Steilacoom Boulevard. The detour will route people around the closure using 104th Street, Hipkins, Angle Lane, Elwood Drive and Steilacoom Boulevard. The first part of […]
City of Tacoma Activates Expanded Shelter Capacity
TACOMA, Wash. – For acute inclement weather events, like the potential flooding anticipated through tomorrow evening, the following locations will open this evening to provide 120 additional beds: Tacoma Rescue Mission also began operating a shelter at Holy Rosary Church starting November 15, 2023. Through the end of March 2024, this shelter will provide 50 beds for […]
A PLU Christmas
A walk across a holiday lit campus, on a chilly December evening, to Lagerquist Concern Hall was the start to a wonderful ‘Sounds of Christmas’ evening. The PLU School of Music Theater & Dance produced an evening filled with singing, ringing and readings. The first group of the evening to perform was the PLU Ringers, […]
Reimagining Cirque Park
The City of University Place is studying possible expansions of recreation opportunities at Cirque Bridgeport Park, a 22-acre community park in the heart of the city, more commonly known as Cirque Park. As a popular local amenity, the park is already much loved and well used. It was identified in the 2020 Parks Recreation and […]
10 Wonderful Walrus Facts
The first full week of December every year is Walrus Awareness Week. In recognition of the holiday and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s two walruses, Balzak (pronounced bell’-zik) and Lakina, here are 10 Wonderful Walrus Facts. 10 Walrus Facts Balzak and Lakina, born just weeks apart, are 7 years old and have been together their […]
Advent Calendar December 10: Caroling
What would Christmas be without music? Without singing? I’m not talking the untimely endless-loops in supermarkets and craft stores that start playing way too early in the year in order to remind us to consume in time for the holidays. I’m talking about taking up an instrument and playing it with friends or family or […]
Clover Park School District November 2023 Board Review
School Board Recognizes Student Leaders The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors recognized student leaders from Lakes High School (bottom right), Clover Park High School (top left) and Harrison Preparatory School (upper right). As part of the recognition, members of the Superintendent Youth Advisory Council were also honored (lower left). Student leaders play […]
New EPA Requirements for Water Service Lines
Supplying you and your family with safe, reliable drinking water is our highest priority. We are committed to ensuring public health by maintaining water quality, enhancing our quality of life. We also strive to support the region’s economy while protecting our natural resources. To accomplish all this, Puyallup Water exceeds federal regulations regarding the testing […]
The Lakewood City Council Dec. 11 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 11 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.