The Pierce Transit Emergency Operations Team has been hard at work prepping for snow and ice; developing procedures for keeping our buses moving all winter long. You can prepare too, by:
City of Tacoma Awarded $2 Million in Grant Funding for Portland Avenue Vision Zero Project in District 4
TACOMA, Wash. — The City of Tacoma’s Public Works Department recently received a $2,119,250 grant from the Puget Sound Regional Council’s (PSRC) Transportation Alternatives Program to identify and design safety improvements, enhance pedestrian and bicycle connections, and provide better access to public transit on Portland Avenue from East 27th to East 56th Street. The Portland […]
Obituary Notices – December 4, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Colleen Campbell Criss; Song Yon “Dandelion” Mikelsen; Serenity (Sam) Molina. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Ronald David Swenson.
Santa to visit DuPont Historical Museum
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. Neighbors from near and far are invited to join DuPont Historical Society and Museum for a holiday Open House event on December 9th, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Santa is planning to drop by (2:30 to 3:30) so come meet him and get a photo. Browse our gift shop, see […]
2nd Annual “Elvis Inspirational Christmas” with Danny Vernon
Submitted by Susan Berven, Lakewood Elks #2388. The 2nd Annual “Elvis Inspirational Christmas” starring Danny Vernon and the DeVilles is a perfect way to celebrate the Christmas season. The Lakewood Elks Ballroom is a beautiful upscale venue and this show is first class … you will not be disappointed! Reserve your tickets now by calling […]
Advent Calendar December 4: Barbara Branches
Nature has fallen asleep by now. But wait – one really nice Advent tradition is that of Barbara branches. St. Barbara’s Day is December 4, and my mother always bought some branches for a vase. Not just any branches but such as from cherry trees or apple trees. As a child, I found it kind […]
Public comment sought on draft plan for Affordable Housing Tax
The public is invited to comment on Pierce County’s draft Affordable Housing Tax Plan, which will determine how the tax is implemented across the county for the next six years. The draft plan includes legislative information, analyses of existing resources and housing needs, how the money will be spent, funding priorities, and target goals. The […]
Six story, 76-unit multi-family development files permit applications with City of Lakewood
The City of Lakewood Development Services has received a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (9542) and 9540 – Springbrook (Annex) Apartments Phase 2 – SEPA Checklist from Chad Lorentz (Urbal Architecture LLC) to construct a 6 story – 76 dwelling unit multifamily development within the Urban Stream Protection Environment designation. The proposed project is located at […]
The Puyallup City Council Dec. 5 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 5 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.