MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Festival of Trees, the largest annual fundraiser for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, returns in person this holiday season with the theme “The Best Is Yet to Come” — an ode to 1950s Hollywood. Additionally, Tinsel on the Town is back after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19. Both events are ticketed and […]
The Lakewood City Council Nov. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 21 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Southbound Stadium Way, between 705 and Broadway, fully closed as early as Nov. 21
Sound Transit announcement. Construction occurring throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area includes crews working on the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, paint striping on the street, systems testing, installing crosswalks and cutting decorative sidewalks in various locations along the Hilltop Tacoma Link project area. As the holidays come closer, the contractor […]
7th St NW and W Stewart Ave intersection closures
Sound Transit announcement. Sound Transit’s contractor will close the intersection of 7th St NW and W Stewart Ave on Nov. 21 and 22, to continue construction of the new traffic signal. This will include building out mast arms, installing cameras, signs and a detection system. When Where More
Holiday Travel Safety Tips
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Whether you’re going over the river and through the woods this holiday season, or staying home, here are some safety tips to consider. Heading out of town? While on the road… If there is an emergency… And possibly most importantly, wear your seat belt and ensure everyone is buckled […]
77th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in the Theater District Tacoma Concert Band Holiday Music Showcase
Tacoma City Theaters announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma’s annual holiday tree lighting ceremony, marking the official start of the holiday season, is set for Sunday, November 27 at 4 pm at the Pantages Theater at South 9th Street and Broadway Plaza. A full schedule of events begins at 2 pm with the Tacoma Concert Band performance […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Perry Nathanson
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Evergreen Elementary School kindergarten teacher Perry Nathanson. This is Perry’s second year as a teacher, and she has enjoyed beginning her CPSD career with the Evergreen team. “I work with great people, and I really enjoy working with military students,” she said. […]
Notice of NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit for Springbrook Park project
City of Lakewood announcement. The City of Lakewood is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Springbrook Park, is located at 12601 Addison St SW in Lakewood in Pierce County. This project involves 2.34 acres of soil disturbance for Commercial, Utilities construction activities. All discharges and […]
State payroll employment continues rising in October
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy gained an estimated 5,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in October. Job growth was highest in the following industries: Leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, education and health services, government, transportation, warehousing and utilities. Collectively, these industries gained 10,800 jobs. Job loss was highest in the information industry, […]