Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. PUYALLUP – Travelers who use both directions of State Route 512 near Puyallup will want to plan extra travel time into their trips, slow down and pay attention to work zones. Beginning Monday, April 18, Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the left lanes while crews […]
Coffee Chat and Change the World, April 18
Meet the fun-flingers. That’s what they say. Getting ready for their May Day revels. You’ll want to fling along with them. Meet Mary Lynn, Executive Director of Puget Sound Revels and learn about all the places the fun is getting flung to, for the month of May. Puget Sound Revels celebrates usual and unusual dates […]
Reay named Chamber’s CEO
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is pleased to announce that Andrea Reay has been hired to be their new President and CEO. Andrea is a native of the Pacific Northwest and is an experienced non-profit manager, business consultant and community organizer. Her first job was working at her family’s business, a small […]
Dog Walker Watch Information Session is April 20
City of University Place announcement. Dog walkers! Don’t forget to come to the City Council Chambers at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20 to learn more about the new Dog Walker Watch program in University Place. U.P. Police Chief Greg Premo and Jennifer Hales, public safety administrator, will explain this common-sense program that puts the […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator April 15 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s April 15 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Across the Fence: A Double Date
If you check this week’s Friday in your calendar, you will find a rare coincidence. The beginning of Passover and Good Friday are on the same day. For those of you who are not so sure what either is about: Passover commemorates the saving of all Jewish first-borns by the Angel of Death, which triggered […]
Lakewood Weekly Headlines: April 15, 2022
City of Lakewood announcement. City Hosts Open House to Discuss Clover Creek Floodplain with Residents There is a 1% annual risk of flooding that may damage property and infrastructure in Lakewood New data shows a greater risk of flooding in the Springbrook and Hillside neighborhoods, and across I-5. A 100-year flood has a 1% chance […]
Puyallup Launches New Emergency Alert System
City of Puyallup announcement. Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is excited to announce the launch of its new emergency alert system. Called “Puyallup Alerts,” this new system will help the City communicate with the public during emergency events. To sign up for Puyallup Alerts, please go to the City’s website page. Puyallup Alerts is […]
Wild Hope Fellow Nick Etzell ‘23 helps peers with vocational discernment
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Nick Etzell ‘23 is a double major in psychology and environmental studies at Pacific Lutheran University, with minors in philosophy, business, and innovation studies. In his time at PLU, he has been involved with the Wild Hope Center for Vocation as both a vocation intern and Wild Hope Fellow. He has […]