City of Tacoma social media post. Are you interested in being Tacoma’s next Poet Laureate? Learn more & apply by Jan. 30 at cityoftacoma.org/artsopps. Literary artists producing poetry in any form, genre, or style across Pierce County are encouraged to apply!
Reimagining the Cornforth-Campbell Property
City of Puyallup announcement. The City is reimagining one of its downtown properties, which has been undeveloped for many years. Dubbed the Cornforth-Campbell Lot, this 1.5-acre parcel located at 115 2nd ST SE, is comprised of three separate properties, the Cornforth Campbell Lot, the Hill Lot, and a covered parking lot. The City currently owns these […]
Ride Along with Deputy Justin Watts
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department video. Wonder what happens when we try to stop a stolen vehicle? Watch and see on the latest edition of “RIDE ALONG.” Today we are riding with Deputy Justin Watts on Dayshift Patrol in Parkland, WA. We share these videos with you so you have an actual look at what it […]
Clarissa Gines combines her passions for art and community working for Tacoma Creates
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Clarissa Gines was one of the first students to graduate with PLU’s art history undergraduate degree in 2012. It wasn’t easy—she had a child during her senior year, and juggled parenthood with schoolwork and an internship at a Seattle-based art gallery. She then worked as a gallery assistant, Museum of Glass […]
North 21st Street Bridge Maintenance Scheduled January 25-26
City of Tacoma announcement. The City of Tacoma’s Street Operations Division will perform maintenance on the North 21st Street Bridge (located between North Fife and North Oakes streets) on Wednesday, January 25, and Thursday, January 26, from 7:30 AM to 5 PM each day. During this timeframe, the bridge will be restricted to one lane of travel […]
15 unit multifamily project application filed
City of Lakewood announcement. Design Review/ Master Plan and SEPA Checklist applications have been filed with the City of Lakewood Development Services Department. Following is a description of the application and the process for review. The applications and listed studies may be reviewed upon request. APPLICATION NUMBER(s) AND NAMES: 4852 – Lakewood Station Apartments – […]
Obituary Notices – January 23, 2023
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Marilyn Alice Simmons. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Aaron Matthew Klovas.
Charles Wright Academy Graduate on King 5’s Evening Magazine
J’Nai Bridges (Charles Wright Academy, Class of 2005) was recently interviewed by King 5’s Evening Magazine at CWA. She came back to campus on January 9 to visit students, and the news crew came back to capture it all. The segments aired in two parts this week. Dylan M. (Class of 2024) brought J’Nai to […]
Letter: Government Neglect/Waste (Tacoma Fire Department)
I have written before about governmental agencies being poor stewards of our tax dollars. Here is continued example on this very topic. Over 7 years ago, when I still lived in Tacoma, I wrote a Letter to the Editor of the Tribune, about a historic building owned by Tacoma Fire Dept. Along with the letter, […]