Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Our colleagues in Planning & Public Works do a great job managing solid waste. And they just made a change that is a real win-win! Now, anywhere in Pierce County, your food waste can be added to your yard waste bin (Or does your family call it a “cart”?) for […]
Lakewood City Manager April 26 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) April 26 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Almost, Maine Review – Tacoma Little Theatre
I like the New York comment by Catherine Rampell from ten years ago: “Almost, Maine,” . . . is basically a higher-concept and more clever version of Hollywood hits like “Love Actually“ and “Valentine’s Day.” But this rom-com leans on shrewd writing rather than star power in its nine interlocking love stories, all happening in […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator April 26 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s April 26 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, April 28, for […]
Council’s CDEC to Hold Public Hearing on Amendments to Executive’s Preferred Alternative to Comprehensive Plan Update Approach
Pierce County is gearing up for its 2024 Comprehensive Plan (plan) update, a process mandated by state law under the Washington State Growth Management Act (GMA). To balance the plan and better understand the benefits and trade-offs of different approaches, Pierce County has studied three options: You have an opportunity to share your perspective on […]
Nice and Improved Northwest Water View
Jada slowed her run and then stopped and got out a sippy cup. After a long and cooling drink she closed her cup and started running further down the sidewalk. Being a man I watched her jogging and bouncing down the hill. I had seen her run before, and it was always worth another look. […]
Oakbrook Swim and Tennis 2024 Season Open House
Submitted by Oakbrook Swim & Tennis Club. The Oakbrook Swim and Tennis Club will host an Open House on May 11 (3-6 pm) celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Visitors will learn more about this little slice of paradise and what it has to offer you and your family. The Club is located at 7723 Emerald Dr […]
Let’s Talk! – Common As Mud
I wasn’t sure when I found this topic to be the next to be pondered in my friend Tyrean Martinson’s book about writing prompts. To be honest, the first thought I came up with were the mudflats around Willapa Bay. They are numerous, and I have never seen anything like them before. They would probably […]