April 25, 2012 @ 8:31 am
Occupy Tacoma will be holding anti-eviction workshop this weekend at First United Methodist Church to train people about the process and methods to avoid evictions and foreclosures. The grassroots effort is also set to rally at Wright Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. May 1 that will include food, speakers, music and fun.
The May 1 event is meant to show support for Service Employees International Union and Jobs With Justice as well as to informational picket St. Joseph’s hospital. The picket will run from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. when the march will lead to Shiloh Baptist Church for another rally.
April 20, 2012 @ 11:17 am
Tacomans are largely optimistic about the developments in the works for Hilltop and the emerging “medical mile” according to the Tacoma Weekly’s poll this week.
Some 80 percent of the vote went to either “I think more development is good, if growth is done correctly” or “I welcome developments that will aid the community directly such as parks and small businesses.”
Only about 20 percent responded with “I fear more developments will force low-income residents to move.”
Return on Monday for next week’s poll.
April 20, 2012 @ 10:25 am
Tacoma Planning Commission has a vacant position available for an individual with a background in environmental issues. The term begins upon appointment by Tacoma City Council and expires on June 30, 2013. Tacoma Planning Commission meets at 4 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at city hall. To apply, contact Cindy DeGrosse at (253) 594-7848 or visit http://www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?hid=1834. Applications are due by April 25.
By John Larson
April 18, 2012 @ 12:38 pm
Interstate 705 southbound will be closed from 7 p.m. on April 18 to 6 a.m. on April 19 to allow the contractor working on the Murray Morgan Bridge to pour the last section of deck on the south half of the bridge. The on-ramp from Stadium Way and Commerce Street onto I-705 southbound will be closed with a detour route south on Commerce Street, left on South 13th Street to use the on-ramp onto I-705 southbound. The on-ramp from South 9th Street and 'A' Street will also be closed with a detour route south on Pacific Avenue, left on South 13th Street to use the on-ramp onto I-705 southbound.
By John Larson
