LAKEWOOD – For the first time in seven years, highflyers of all kinds are returning to Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 15-16. The JBLM Airshow is expected to draw spectators from throughout the region. Travelers will see increased traffic on Interstate 5 and State Route 512 both days of the event. Plan for longer travel times […]
Sound Transit seeks public feedback on 2024 Service Plan
Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about the 2024 Service Plan. The agency continues to prepare to deliver new transit service to the region in 2024, including extending the 1 Line to Lynnwood, a potential opening of 2 Line service between South Bellevue and Redmond Technology Stations, and adjusting ST Express service to […]
Obituary Notices – July 12, 2023
Mountain View Funeral Home: Luu Van Nguyen; Walter Robb; Orville H. Stout; Chris Ngoc Tran; Aina Verner. Hill Funeral Home: Larry Arthur Brandt. Gaffney Funeral Home: Debra Jo Landis. Scott Funeral Home: Michael Anthony Jeter Jr.
Noise Alert
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – The 2023 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow & Warrior Expo is July 15-16 at McChord Field. The all-day is free, open to the public and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. NOISE ALERT U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrival July 12, 1 – 2 p.m. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrival July 13, 1 […]
Daytime roadwork on northbound SR 167/River Road in Puyallup, July 12
PUYALLUP– Travelers using northbound State Route 167/River Road west of Puyallup should plan additional travel time between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 12. Northbound SR 167/River Road will reduce to one lane near the 66th Avenue East bridge while Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews repair the road surface. Travelers can expect […]
Letter: Lakewood’s Pizza Casa Closes
Submitted by Peggy Uglick. Pizza Casa located in Lakewood on Pacific Hwy SW closed Sunday, July 9 to a full house. This family owned restaurant has been serving local families since 1958, including 4 generations of my family since 1965. We have so many fond memories. Sad to see it close…
Firefighters Prepare for Wildland Urban Interface Fires Through Grant Funding
The 2020 Sumner Grade Fire in Bonney Lake was a stark reminder of the increasing threat of brush fires in western Washington. Year after year, summer weather contributes to an increased risk of brush fires. In 2022, WPFR responded to 137 brush fires. So far this year, West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) has already […]
Downtown Tacoma Block Party to Showcase Community Partners & Businesses
Tacoma, WA – The Downtown Tacoma Partnership is thrilled to announce the inaugural Downtown Tacoma Block Party, an all-day festival showcasing the vibrant culture and diverse community of Downtown Tacoma. The event will take place on Sunday, August 6th, 2023 from 12pm – 8pm. The Downtown Tacoma Block Party will feature an incredible lineup and […]
Summer Family Activities
A long list of things to do with your family and friends: Click here to see the full list and learn more.