FIFE – Construction of a new bridge on State Route 99 in Fife begins in mid-November and it requires a long-term traffic shift. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 21 a two-lane bypass, or shoofly, will be in place on northbound SR 99 through September 2024. The bypass will begin just north of the Wapato Way roundabout and […]
Sounder train, Link light rail, T Line, and ST Express bus schedules for Thanksgiving holiday
Riders should be aware of service reductions for the holiday weekend, including limited Sounder trains the day after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving Day service Day after Thanksgiving service Sounder service will operate on a modified schedule the day after Thanksgiving. There will be no service on the Sounder N Line. On the Sounder S Line, the first […]
Think operating a plow in winter is easy? Think again
Nope, they aren’t Bentleys. They’re better than Bentleys. Take a trip with us behind the driver’s seat during plow operator training on the west side of the state. To do this, we’ll need a bit of audience participation. Pretend you’re a first-year maintenance worker this winter. You’ve completed all your training, got your commercial driver’s license […]
Payroll employment grows in October; unemployment rate increases to 3.8%
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 7,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 3.6% to 3.8% in October. “Jobs grew at a faster pace than what was observed over the previous three months,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) Chief Labor Economist Anneliese Vance-Sherman. “The demand for workers remains elevated, and the trend toward […]
Obituary Notices – November 18, 2023
Fir Lane Memorial Park: James H. Gilman. Scott Funeral Home: Ross Ayers Wood.
More than a Month
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. The month of November has been designated as Native American Heritage Month but our partnership, respect and appreciation for local tribal leaders and members is present year-round. Our work of serving our residents frequently intersects with the priorities and interests of the four primary sovereign nations with whom we […]
Lakewood City Manager November 17 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) November 17 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator November 17 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s November 17 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Shelter Full: Adoption Fees Waived
Currently, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is caring for over 280 animals at the shelter plus an additional 161 in foster homes. The shelter urgently needs to create space to sustain its lifesaving operations. As a result, the shelter is waiving adoption fees for adult dogs, adult cats, and all critters through […]