From Metro Parks Tacoma Twitter/X feed. A new South Tacoma Fire Station is proposed for the vacant corner of the SERA campus, near S. 58th and Tyler. Read the proposal, give feedback, and get details about an open house on August 31 at https://bit.ly/3DY6adw
Obituary Notices – August 23, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Ian Carl Davies; Bernice Rose Hendricks; Merita Cabigting Manalac; Betty Margaret Simmons; Elizabeth Wurpig. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Betty D. White. Scott Funeral Home: Darien Lamar Williams.
Lakewood United Members & Speakers Meetings August 24
Submitted by Lisa T. Boyd, President – Lakewood United. It is my pleasure to partner with the Lakewood United Executive Team to reach out to you to share some of the initiatives that we have been working on and how we are moving forward with our collaborative opportunities. Our mission continues to include encouraging positive […]
Lakewold Gardens to host Lynette Charters: The Missing Women/Parents Series
August 25 – October 1, 2023 Artist Reception: August 25, 5-7 pm Well known paintings throughout history are referenced and presented in a public gallery setting. The Missing Women Series is a playful yet earnest look at how women are presented but not represented in art, society, and history. From a young age, women are encouraged to […]
SR 509 northbound lane closure and speed advisory in Fife, Aug. 23
FIFE – Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will limit travel on State Route 509 in Fife to a single northbound lane on Wednesday evening, Aug. 23 through the morning of Thursday, Aug. 24 as they begin building a new SR 167 flyover ramp which will eventually help move traffic from southbound SR […]
Sailing Away in Defense – Our Gray Ships Nearby
Since World War II, the National Defense Transportation Association has served our country’s national defense and homeland security as a trusted environment where government, military, and private sector professionals can solve pressing challenges in the fields of logistics, transportation, and passenger travel services. I got to see this in action. I’m a long time member […]
Van Phan completes 100th, 100-mile ultramarathon
From the Pierce County Council Twitter/X feed. Congratulations to Van Phan, 52, of City of Lakewood, who recently completed her 100th, 100-mile ultramarathon! She is the first Pacific Northwesterner to be part of the elite, international club of athletes who have run one hundred 100-mile races.
National Cinema Day, Aug. 27
From the Grand Cinema Twitter/X feed. This Sunday, August 27, is National Cinema Day! To celebrate, theaters around the country are offering $4 tickets for ALL FILMS, ALL DAY! Get tickets: https://l8r.it/iPDn
Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension service to begin Sept. 16
After extensive quality and safety testing and 20 years since service first began on its initial segment, the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension of the T Line will open to passengers on September 16, 2023. The 2.4-mile Hilltop extension doubles the length of the T Line and includes seven new stations. They are: “Connecting more of […]