Submitted by Mark Lindquist Law. Tacoma, WA – Today (Sept. 7) attorney Mark Lindquist filed a claim for $23 million against the City of Tacoma in the shooting of Jay Barbour who owns and operates the Mediterranean Gyro Grills in Federal Way and Tacoma, Washington. On June 23, 2022, Barbour was shot and paralyzed by Mason […]
Expect roadwork on Pendleton Avenue under I-5 the week of Sept. 11
DUPONT – Next week, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will alternate traffic through a single lane on Pendleton Avenue below Interstate 5. The lane reduction allows Atkinson Construction to remove sidewalks and set up temporary fencing that will support upcoming construction on the I-5 overpass. Alternating traffic on Pendleton Avenue […]
The Lakewood City Council Sept. 11 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 11 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Community’s Police Advisory Committee Applications Due September 24
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) – one youth position, one At-Large position, and one position each for residents of Council Districts 1, 2 and 3. CPAC is an advisory panel to the City Council as it pertains to Tacoma Police Department […]
School’s in Session: Slow Down
The 2023-24 school year is now underway and the University Place Police Department wants to remind all motorists to leave a little extra time in their morning and afternoon routines to slow down and be safe. Walkers and bikers be sure to stop, look, listen and look again before crossing the street. Don’t walk between parked […]
Union Avenue construction begins Monday
The City of Lakewood is making pedestrian improvements along the southeast side of Union Avenue between Orchard and Spruce streets. The improvements include adding street lights, curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Lane closure begins Monday, Sept. 11, 2023 The northeast-bound lane will close during construction for the improvements to be installed. It is anticipated the project […]
Transit agencies continue safety and health efforts following UW study recommendations
In a first-of-its-kind study, the University of Washington today released an analysis of drug smoke and residue samples collected on transit vehicles, and health officials say the levels are “extremely low” and that riding transit remains safe. The five transit agencies that sponsored the study—Sound Transit, King County Metro, Community Transit, Everett Transit and TriMet—are continuing […]
Obituary Notices – September 9, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ellen Kay Carruth; Larry Dayne Stogsdill. Mountain View Funeral Home: Karen Blatman-Byers; Clifford Collier; Manuel “Manny” Iyulores; Paul Loyle; Sylvia Marie Peed; Lynn Margaret Wahlund. Powers Funeral Home: Mark Alan Koch.
And justice for all
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. There is a reason the Pledge of Allegiance ends with “and justice for all.” It represents one of the most foundational principles of our nation. Our courts are designed to ensure we live up to those words. Every case that comes before a judge in one of the County-City […]