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Ruston City Hall will be closed September 2, 2019

Posted on August 23, 2019

In Observance of Labor Day

Ruston Complete Streets Project

Posted on August 16, 2019

Notice if hereby given that the City of Ruston, Washington does hereby invite sealed bid proposals for the Complete Streets TIB Improvements Project as described and in accordance with the Bid Documents, which are available by downloading the files attached below Complete Streets Project Manual IFC - SEP 18-05 Complete Streets Final Plan Set...

National Night Out: August 6, 2019

Posted on July 29, 2019

National Night Out August 6, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Locations: 49th and Baltimore 52nd and Highland About National Night Out National Night Out (NNO) is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). On the first Tuesday or August, thousands of neighborhoods across the country will...

Upcoming WSDOT Construction on SR 163

Posted on July 29, 2019

The City of Ruston recently issued a permit SEP 19-05 to WSDOT and approved the traffic control plan for the upcoming construction of the Point Defiance landing along Pearl Street/SR 163. The following details are announced for public information: - Permit SEP 19-05 is approved and issued July 10, 2019 - Start Date: Tuesday July 30,...

City Hall Will be Closed Thursday July 4th

Posted on July 3, 2019

Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July!

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-significance – SEP 18-05

Posted on June 25, 2019

The City of Ruston has filed this DNS regarding the 2019 Complete Streets Grant Project (File No. SEP 18-05). View here: 2019-06-25 - SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance - SEP 18-05

Freedom Fair 2019: Road Closures

Posted on June 14, 2019

To find out more information on the upcoming Freedom Fair and road closure of Ruston Way, view additional information here. Road Closures begin at 5:00am on Thursday July 4th and re-opened after 1:00am on Friday July 5th, 2019.

Update: EPA Phasing Plan and Schedule Status Maps

Posted on June 3, 2019

The following information details the completed and upcoming EPA Phasing construction plans for the Point Ruston Development. Click this link to view the EPA schedule status maps. Phase 1 Construction: Building 2 – Completed Sediment cap – Completed Water walk – Completed Slag Peninsula cap - Completed Phase 2 Construction: Buildings 1 – Completed Building...

Notice of SEPA Determination of Non-Significance – RES 702

Posted on May 23, 2019

City of Ruston's Determination of Non-Significance: 2019 Six Year TIP update: 2019-05-22 - SEPA Determination of Nonsignificance - 6yr TIP

Ruston City Hall Closed: May 27th, 2019

Posted on May 23, 2019

Ruston City Hall will be closed on May 27th, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day.

Farewell to Ruston’s Fire Chief

Posted on March 25, 2019

Ruston Fire Chief Don Torbet will officially retire on March 31, 2019. Let’s celebrate Chief Torbet’s 35 years of dedication and exemplary service with the Ruston Fire Department and our community. We will host an open house at City Hall on Friday, March 29, 2019, from 3-5PM. Come by to wish Chief Torbet the best on his well-deserved retirement!

Pierce County Census 2020 Jobs Available

Posted on March 22, 2019

The City of Ruston proudly supports the upcoming 2020 Census! Please read the announcement of current openings below: The U.S. Census Bureau is actively recruiting for temporary part-time jobs in Pierce County. They are hiring for office and field staff and a Census 2020 office will soon open in Tacoma. Through partnership programs you could help...

Special Event: St. Paddy’s Day Race

Posted on March 14, 2019

A special event permit was awarded to the Tacoma City Marathon Association for the upcoming St. Paddy's Day race occurring on Saturday March 16th 2019. Closing the roads and/or other public right- of- way in our neighborhood is required for the greatest public safety. The City will have a full hard closure heading East down...

Notice of Public Hearing – Paz – VAR 19-01

Posted on March 4, 2019

Notice of Application and Public Hearing The City of Ruston will hold a public hearing before the Hearing Examiner on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on a Variance request submitted by Ramon and Melissa Paz, which proposes to allow modified front and side...

Garbage Pick- Up Delays

Posted on February 11, 2019

Due to the weather and road conditions, please expect garbage pick up delays this Tuesday February 12, 2019. Any missed routes will be picked up the following day. Any further announcements or changes to the recycle/yard waste scheduled pick up will be posted in news before end of day. City Hall will be opened and...

City Hall Will be Closed Monday, February 18, 2019

Posted on February 6, 2019

In honor of Presidents Day, Ruston City Hall will be closed on Monday February 18, 2019

Short Term Rental Survey

Posted on February 4, 2019

Do you have an opinion on whether or not Ruston should allow Short Term Rentals like AirBnB, HomeAway, and VRBO? If so, we would really appreciate it if you would complete our brief ten-question survey, (takes about 2 minutes). Link to Survey: City of Ruston Short Term Rentals Survey More Info: Additional information about Short Term Rentals...

WA State Senate Committee- Point Ruston Update Presentation

Posted on February 4, 2019

The Washington State Senate Committee invited Mayor Hopkins to present a Point Ruston update at a Local Government work session held on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Please find the City of Ruston Legislative Update on Point Ruston presentation by clicking the link below. 2019-01-14 - City of Ruston Legislative Update Presentation - Final Draft

City of Ruston Launches BETA Site

Posted on November 6, 2018

Ruston Art and Wine Walk was a success

Posted on November 5, 2018