The City of Fircrest has issued a Determination of Nonsignificance for proposed amendments to Title 22 of the Fircrest Municipal Code. The City has determined that the proposal does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required for the proposal under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). This decision […]
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Community Meet & Greet with Police Chief Candidates
The City of Fircrest is pleased to invite community members to a special Meet & Greet event with the finalists for the Police Chief position. This is a valuable opportunity for community members and business owners to engage with the candidates, ask questions, and share their perspectives on public safety in Fircrest. Event Details: Thursday, […]
Community Meeting – Whittier Elementary School Replacement Project
Tacoma Public Schools invites you to a Community Information Meeting on Wednesday, April 16, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM at Whittier Elementary (777 Elm Tree Lane, Fircrest). Join representatives from Cornerstone General Contractors and McGranahan PBK to learn about an innovative construction plan that would allow Whittier Elementary students to remain on campus during the building of the new Whittier school. For more information […]
Claremont Street Grind & Overlay
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Grind and 2-inch overlay of Claremont Street – Alameda Ave and 67th Ave W with 8 ADA ramps. Funded for design in 2024 and construction in 2025 – Engineer selected. The City of Fircrest Public Works Department has contracted Mile Resources, Inc. to complete the Claremont Street Grind & Overlay Project. Construction is expected to be […]
Fircrest City Council to discuss HB 1110 at April 14 meeting
The Fircrest City Council will hold a special meeting on April 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for the sole purpose of discussing the HB 1110 exemption application at Fircrest City Hall, 115 Ramsdell Street, Fircrest, WA, 98466. These meetings are open to the public. Please visit www.cityoffircrest.net for the calendar and agenda updates. For questions, […]
Local Students Earn Dean’s List Recognition from George Fox University
Submitted by George Fox University. Local students were among those who earned dean’s list recognition at George Fox University for the fall 2024 semester. Traditional undergraduate students must earn a 3.5 grade point average or above on 12 or more hours of graded work to earn a spot on the dean’s list. The following students […]
Middle Housing Survey Deadline Extended to February 28, 2025
Please share your thoughts by taking the Middle Housing Public Outreach Survey. The deadline has been extended another month until February 28, 2025. Additionally, paper surveys are being mailed out to all Fircrest households. You may also pick up a copy of the paper survey at City Hall or the Roy H. Murphy Community Center […]
44th Street Sewer Lift Station Upgrade Project
The City of Fircrest Public Works Department has contracted Pape & Sons Construction, Inc., to complete the 44th Street Sewer Lift Station Upgrade Project, located at 44th Street W and 67th Avenue W. Construction was scheduled to begin on Monday, January 6, and is expected to be completed by March 31, 2025. During construction, sewer service will be maintained using […]
Princeton Street Water Main Connection Project
The City of Fircrest Public Works Department has contracted Pape & Sons Construction, Inc., to complete the Water Main Connection Project on Princeton Avenue, from Harvard Avenue to Contra Costa Avenue. Construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 7, and is expected to be completed by the end of January. During this time, there will be intermittent […]