Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. UPDATE: The lane shift and speed reduction planned for Tuesday, Feb. 28 is rescheduled due to unfavorable weather. The southbound I-5 lane shifts and speed reduction will take place as early as Wednesday, March 1 as weather permits. Schedule changes are reflected in the text below. A lower speed […]
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February 28 City Council Meetings Now Confirmed to Take Place in Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers as Usual
TACOMA, Wash. — Work to address technical issues that had emerged last Tuesday at the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers (747 Market St., 1st Floor) is now complete. The City Council’s noon study session and 5 PM meeting tomorrow, February 28, are confirmed to take place in the Tacoma Municipal Building Council Chambers as usual. […]
Two spirited live productions coming the first weekend in March
Shake off some of the 2023 winter cold with Rock of Ages and Much Ado About Nothing . . . They both open this coming weekend. In Tacoma and the Rest of Pierce County – Get ready to rock out as Tacoma Little Theatre and The University of Washington-Tacoma Theatre Department present the hit musical […]
Quan Huynh ’25 Discusses her Internship at the Washington State Senate
Pacific Lutheran University announcement, written by Grant Hoskins ’23, PLU Marketing & Communications Student Writer. Pacific Lutheran University Pre-Law Club President Quan Huynh ’25 unexpectedly stepped into the world of state government, with a bold new perspective.A self-described political newcomer, Huynh proudly represents PLU in Olympia as an intern at the Washington State Senate. As […]
Applicants Sought for the Sustainable Tacoma Commission
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill four seats on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission, including one youth position (ages 16-18). The purpose of the Commission is to bring community accountability to the implementation of Tacoma’s 2030 Climate Action Plan and to support public involvement in sustainability issues. The Tacoma City Council is looking […]
Northbound N. I Street closure at North 2nd Street starting February 28
Sound Transit announcement. Construction and testing are happening throughout the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension project area. Crews are continuing the roadway restoration and station finishes, adjusting utilities, testing systems and repairing damages to the concrete and rail along the alignment. Also, the contractor is working on final checklist items, which come up at the end […]
February 28 City Council Noon Study Session and 5 PM Meeting Currently Anticipated to Take Place at Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — The City Council’s noon study session and 5 PM meeting on February 28 is currently anticipated to take place at Tacoma Public Utilities’ Ground Floor Auditorium (3628 S. 35th St.), while work is ongoing to address the technical issues that had emerged last Tuesday at the Tacoma Municipal Building […]
Speed reduction and lane shifts on southbound I-5 in Fife begin Feb. 28
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. A lower speed limit and shifted lanes on southbound Interstate 5 in Fife will help protect highway construction crews on the State Route 167 Completion project and people driving through the work zone. Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 28 drivers will encounter a temporary 50 mph speed limit and lanes moved toward the right shoulder […]
Video: Council Perspectives with Mayor Victoria Woodards: Our Investments as a City
City of Tacoma video. We adopted the 2023-2024 budget in November 2022. Public safety and affordable housing form the core of the budget, enhancing Tacoma’s livability with innovations and investments to address these critical needs. Learn more about Mayor Victoria Woodards’ perspectives on the budget. For additional information on Tacoma’s biennial budget, visit cityoftacoma.org/budget.Show less