Submitted by Penny Howard, Friends of Spanaway Lake. Proposal website: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7845/Pierce-County-Village The board of Friends of Spanaway Lake (FOSL) takes this opportunity to address the fervent opposition to Pierce County’s proposed plan to construct a permanent micro-city for chronically homeless located in the middle of a federal and state identified wetland complex. This wetland site […]
LeMay – America’s Car Museum Partners with Santa’s Castle to Bring New Toys to Military Families at JBLM
Submitted by LeMay – America’s Car Museum. This holiday season, LeMay – America’s Car Museum is partnering with fellow non-profit, Santa’s Castle, for their annual holiday toy drive to help bring new toys to military families at Joint Base Lewis-McCord who are experiencing financial hardships. Every year, hundreds of military families in our local community throughout the […]
Across the Fence: A Process of Purpose
Do you have a tattoo? Thinking back on when you got it, what were the reasons? Has it stayed the only one? Or is it hard to find a blank place on your skin to feature the latest artwork you want it to carry? And have you ever pondered when tattoos started? And that they […]
Council Corner: Nov. 14, 2022 Study Session
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council started its study session with a joint meeting with the Community Services Advisory Board, or CSAB. The purpose was to review the committee’s work plan and hear the board’s recommendations for the city’s 2023/2024 Human Services grant allocations. Since incorporation the city has set aside 1 percent […]
Tacoma Santa Parade – Save the Date!
Submitted by Greg Christenson. The Tacoma Santa parade will be held on Sunday December 4 This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World. The festivities include food and merchandise vendors, a 5k run, performances and of course Santa. The festivities start at noon, with the parade (along South Tacoma Way from S 50th St to […]
Nobles fulfills promise to investigate car tab payment options
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. A report on car tab payment options is available to the public now. The Joint Transportation Committee (JTC) received legislative direction to convene a Vehicle Registration Payment Options Workgroup to analyze payment options for vehicle fees and publish a report. “I appreciate the approach we took to analyze this issue,” said […]
City of Tacoma Conducts Nationwide Search for Communications Director
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma is conducting a nationwide search for its next Communications Director. As a key member of the City’s Executive Team, the Communications Director oversees the organization’s internal and external communications functions. The individual in this role will lead an outstanding team of professionals who work […]
Prolific burglar, ATM thief arrested, charged
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. On Monday, following a lengthy investigation into a string of commercial burglaries and ATM thefts throughout the county, deputies from our Proactive Property Crimes Unit and Special Investigations Unit arrested 45-year-old Kevin Michael Woods. Yesterday, the Prosecutors Office charged Woods with three counts of burglary in the second degree and […]
Upcoming family fun in Tacoma
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. There are a variety of fun activities on upcoming days. Click here to learn more.