Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured $450,000 in federal funding for Arivva’s (Pierce Center for Arts & Technology) Certified Clinical/Clerical Medical Assistant Training Program for the federal Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2022. This round of funding will support the training of much-needed entry-level medical assistants. “We must invest in […]
Tacoma Tool Library to host garage sale in new location
Submitted by Veronica Craker, TTL Board Member. Tacoma, Wash. – The Tacoma Tool Library will host a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the library location on 1100 Court F in Tacoma. The garage sale is a fundraiser to continue the organization’s mission to improve the quality of […]
4th of July Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by DuPont Historical Society. The DuPont Historical Society 4th of July Pancake Breakfast fundraiser, a part of the City of DuPont & Northwest Landing celebration, will be held in Clock Tower Park, DuPont WA. All proceeds will benefit the DuPont Historical Museum, events, and programs. • Open to the public• Pancakes served between the […]
City of Tacoma to Recognize Juneteenth with Event at Tollesfon Plaza
City of Tacoma announcement. In honor and recognition of the Juneteenth, the City of Tacoma is hosting “Juneteenth: Freedom Celebration” from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 at Tollefson Plaza. The event will feature speakers, including: Victoria Woodards, Tacoma Mayor Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, Dean at Evergreen State College Lydia Valentine, Tacoma Poet Laureate […]
The Puyallup City Council June 14 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Study Session on June 14 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The DuPont City Council June 14 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on June 14 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Ride Transit Month: Ride the Bus with Pierce Conservation District
Downtown On the Go announcement. Tacoma, Wash. – To celebrate Ride Transit Month, Downtown On the Go is riding the bus with Pierce Conservation District. The event will take place on Thursday, June 23rd from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Participants will meet at Commerce Street Transfer Area Zone C to ride Pierce Transit Route 41 through Tacoma’s Eastside […]
Kilmer Votes to Pass ‘Red Flag’ Legislation
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On June 9, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) voted to support the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act/Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, legislation he co-sponsored to help end the epidemic of gun violence in America. Extreme risk laws – also known as “red flag laws” – aim to empower […]
JBLM-North Access Improvement Project Update
City of Lakewood announcement. Night Paving of Gravelly near Nyanza – The Contractor is scheduled to pave the top lift of asphalt along Gravelly Lake Drive between Pacific Highway and Nyanza and along Nyanza, just northeast of Gravelly Lake Drive on Monday, June 13 beginning at 8:00 p.m. With cooling and laying temporary striping, the roadway […]