Tacoma, WA – The Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) is calling on Washingtonians to refocus on preventing crashes caused by distracted driving as the state begins observing April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The call comes after Washington experienced increases in distracted driving in 2020. Starting April 1, law enforcement agencies statewide will add extra distracted […]
Man who killed Lakewood convenience store owner is sentenced | Tacoma News Tribune
Regular customers knew her as “Mama,” and many said she cooked for them, gave hugs and smiles, and helped those in need. Read more: Man who killed Lakewood convenience store owner is sentenced | Tacoma News Tribune
The Northwest Seaport Alliance recognizes 2020 North Star Award Winners
The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) is proud to announce its 2020 North Star Award winners, recognizing SSA Marine with the Environmental Stewardship Award and MacMillan-Piper with the Cargo Anchor Award. The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes businesses that support the continued health of the environment while promoting trade and economic development. SSA Marine was selected for the implementation of […]
120 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths confirmed Apr. 1
On April 1, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 153.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 120 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: A man in his 80s from East Pierce County. A woman in […]
Obituary Notices – April 2, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Lewis Joseph Palazzo; Janet Talmadge Holland. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: James Robert Piatt. Mountain View Funeral Home: Charlotte E. Garton; Michael Smith; Reseda Terry. Powers Funeral Home: Norman Wayne Stanke.
Easter Comes to LASA Courtesy of Morrison House – Sotheby’s International Realty
Submitted by Irene Coco. On Tuesday, March 30th, Michael Morrison of Morrison House – Sotheby’s International Realty, donated Easter bags especially for teenagers who reside in LASA housing. Partnering with Michael for this generous Easter gifting were Gramma Mini, Gramma Cindy, Eric Collins, Jeanna Dinalli, Karen and Biff Vincent, and Desyree. The parents of the […]
Steilacoom High School Student Named 2021 Washington Military Youth of the Year
Steilacoom High School sophomore Ethan Ashford has been named the 2021 Washington Military Youth of the Year in Boys and Girls Clubs of America’s National Youth of the Year program. The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon an exemplary young person in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication […]
Governor signs Leavitt’s food and cash assistance bill
On March 31, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law a bill from state Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place) to bolster economic recovery and provide food and cash assistance to families in need. “Washington state communities have been hit hard by the pandemic, leaving many families struggling to make ends meet or worrying about where their […]
Pierce Transit providing free rides to people traveling to/from vaccination appointments
Starting Wednesday, March 31, Pierce Transit will provide free bus rides to passengers traveling to or from COVID-19 vaccination appointments along local bus routes, or to volunteer at a vaccination clinic. The free rides include travel to mass vaccination sites as well as other immunization locations, such as pharmacies. The free round-trip will be available throughout the […]