Washington State Department of Transportation news story. Fade in scene: Yes Doc, it’s true. We’re wrapping up major construction on I-5 in Tacoma. This morning, Friday, Aug. 26, we opened a new section of the southbound HOV lane on I-5 from the Port of Tacoma Road, connecting to the westbound SR 16 HOV lane. Tonight, […]
Clover Park School Board Adds Special Meeting on Aug. 29
Clover Park School District press release. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors scheduled a special meeting for Monday, Aug. 29, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person and live-streamed on Zoom and YouTube. Individuals can attend in-person at the district’s Student Services Center (10903 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood) […]
The Oregon Trail – CenterStage Production Review
Peg and I recently finished a short story mystery called “Only the Lonely.” It mentioned CenterStage and the antics involved in their yearly Panto. Last year’s Puss and Boots featured a hilarious scene of standing behind a table and going up and down the stairs and elevators. The actors would appear to be walking or […]
Across the Fence: A Melting-Potpourri
Submitted by Susanne Bacon. Have you ever listened to the radio while driving into Mt. Rainier National Park? Then you might have realized that, at one point, NPR and similar channels suddenly fade and the only broadcasting stations available are one with country music and one with music sounding quite Bavarian. Only – it is […]
Video: 2022 Pierce County Summer Internship Program
Pierce County video. Pierce County’s cohort of interns talk about their experiences’ in the summer of 2022 internship program and the benefits that they had from being a part of it.
Overnight I-5 lane closures signal start of HOV lanes opening in Tacoma, Fife
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. TACOMA – Nighttime drivers who use Interstate 5 in Tacoma and Fife will want to plan for extra travel time and pay attention to work zones. Through Sunday, Aug. 28, Guy F. Atkinson Construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close lanes and ramps on […]
Sound Credit Union Gives Back to Business Impact NW
Submitted by Sound Credit Union. TACOMA, WA –Sound Credit Union (Sound) is proud to announce the results of their annual charity auction, this year benefiting Business Impact NW. “Auction Day at Sound has become an annual tradition and one employees look forward to.,” said Jennifer Reed, Vice President of Public Relations. “Employees enjoy the competition […]
Tacoma Youth Camp staffed by TPD officers
Tacoma Police Department social media post. Officer Haddow and other TPD officers are at a weeklong summer camp for under-privileged kids. Officers donate their time to provide summer camp for kids they come across in the line of duty who might otherwise not get to go to camp. Learn more at https://bit.ly/TPDleyc.
Busting a recycling myth
Pierce County social media post. Recycling myth: Envelopes with plastic windows can’t be recycled. Actually, paper envelopes with plastic windows CAN be recycled as is–no need to remove the plastic before recycling. #SignedSealedRecycled Learn more about recycling at https://bit.ly/3ci3Tj1.