Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 23-Oct. 6 is 522.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.6 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 254 COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: […]
Obituary Notices – October 20, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nelli V. Kruchinina; Carol Diane Geeson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Deane Arfman; Allen Cole; Johnathan “John” Little; William J. Schwehm; Stephanie Smith. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Edwin J. Drury.
Criminal charges filed against Pierce County sheriff Ed Troyer
Washington State Attorney General’s Office press release. Today the Washington Attorney General submitted charging documents filing misdemeanor charges against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Troyer is charged with one count of false reporting, and one count of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant. Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed these charges in Pierce County […]
Letter: Why not Beth Elliott for DuPont City Council?
Submitted by Robbie Courts. I am NOT voting for Beth Elliott for City Council in DuPont for the following reasons: I think she is toxic to our city. She and her partner Judy Norris have sued the City of DuPont more than once and have repeatedly tied up the staff and City resources making large […]
CPSD Board Candidates at Oct. 21 Lakewood United Meeting
Lakewood United will host Clover Park School District Board Candidates Alyssa Anderson Pearson and Jeff Brown (District 3) and Marty Schafer and David G. Anderson (District 4) at the the Thursday, Oct. 21 meeting at Burs (7:30-8:30 am). A specific program will give equal time for all candidates. No questions or talking will be permitted […]
Puyallup Extends Outdoor Dining Program
City of Puyallup press release. Puyallup, WA – The Puyallup City Council, at their September 28, 2021 meeting, approved extending the City’s Outdoor Dining Program for another year. Additionally, the Council approved making the City’s Food Truck Pilot Project into a permanent program. These decisions mark a key milestone towards enhancing dining options in Puyallup. […]
Letter: A-I
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. Growing up, the term “A-I” (ay + eye) was an acronym for “Alternatives for Individuals” This was a school in the Clover Park School District that continued the education for those that could not attend in what would be called a traditional school environment. Later, as I entered the fun world […]
Online Auction to Help Save Thousands of Homeless Animals in Pierce County
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting their annual Raise Your Paw Online Auction on Oct. 20-29, an event that animals in need rely on every year. Every dollar raised from the winning bids goes directly to supplies, food, and medical care for […]
Lakewood Sewer Main Repair Starts in November
A press release from Pierce County Planning and Public Works. Pierce County’s project to replace the broken sewer main and remove the bypass equipment in Lakewood along Steilacoom Boulevard is expected to begin within the next month. The project is designed, and the materials and equipment have been ordered. The estimated arrival time of the […]