City of Lakewood social media post. Do you walk or bike around Lakewood? We want to hear from you! We’re updating our plan that outlines where sidewalks and bike lanes should go in the city and public input is an important part of this process. Find the survey at http://lakewoodnmsurvey.com
Notice: Puyallup Biennial Budget Public Meetings
City of Puyallup announcement. The City of Puyallup City Manager has completed and placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk the 2023-2024 preliminary biennial budget. This budget may be examined by any taxpayer on the City of Puyallup website at www.cityofpuyallup.org. The City Council will review and consider the preliminary budget at three […]
Powell-Heller Conference explores before, during and after the Holocaust
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. The 14th Annual Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education will occur on October 26-28, 2022 at Pacific Lutheran University. This year the conference theme is “Jewish Life in Poland: Before, During and After the Holocaust.” The keynote speaker is professor of history Jan Grabowski from the… Read the rest of the announcement […]
Shaw Road Section Closure October 10-14, 2022
City of Puyallup announcement. Starting on Monday, October 10, 2022, Puyallup Public Works contractors will be repairing and restoring a section of Shaw Road between Manorwood Dr and 33rd Ave SE. Both north and southbound lanes near that section will be closed through Friday, October 14 (weather permitting). Drivers will need to use alternate routes during […]
Student Rate Available for Write in the Harbor
Tacoma Community College announcement. What: “Write in the Harbor” Conference: Dream It, Write It! When: Nov. 4 & 5 Where: Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus Cost: General Registration Rate: $ 179 Community College Employee Rate: $100 Student Rate: $45 (Must have a valid email address from a Washington state college) Registration: Register Online Write in the Harbor, TCC’s annual […]
Lakewood Road Roundup
City of Lakewood announcement. 112th Street SW is finally patched! This week a contractor performed emergency repairs on 112th Street SW between Holden Road SW and Butte Drive SW to improve the roadway. Due to the high traffic volume from the Washington Boulevard SW detour the roadway deteriorated, needing to be patched. The city authorized an emergency […]
Pierce County updates geographic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data through regional inventory project
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County’s participation in the Puget Sound Regional Emissions Analysis has provided the county with updated GHG emissions data for the baseline measurement year of 2015 and new data for 2019, which helps to gauge the County’s progress towards the Sustainability 2030 Plan goal of reducing emissions by 45%. Total GHG emissions […]
Voice Your Support for the Camping Ordinance Today
Tacoma Business Council announcement. This coming Tuesday, Oct. 11 the City Council will vote on Ordinance 28831. That law would prohibit unsanctioned encampments within 10-blocks of temporary shelters. Act now to show your support for this Ordinance. The deadline for written comments is Monday, October 10 at 5 pm. Click here to email your comments […]
City of Tacoma Seeks Technical Support for Tacoma’s Small and Micro-Businesses
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – In ongoing efforts to address the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 and pre-existing structural barriers faced by Tacoma’s small and micro-businesses, the City of Tacoma has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for strategic partners who can provide culturally competent technical assistance to enhance outcomes in three core areas: […]