A press release from Sound Transit. Sound Transit riders will see significant changes in service in the coming weeks, starting on September 19. In addition to service changes, riders will see changes in the way that Sound Transit lines are named. Link becomes the 1 Line, Tacoma Link becomes the T Line, Sounder South becomes the […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 16
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 16, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 25-Sept. 7 is 643.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 16.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 382 COVID-19 cases and 1 […]
Obituary Notices – September 17, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Phyllis Ann Hunter. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Eugene R. Bilden. Mountain View Funeral Home: Lorenzo “Larry” Sarmiento Guzman; Amman Williams. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Brian Davis. Hill Funeral Home: Spencer Allan Clayborn. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Jerry Edgar Brownell.
City of Lakewood 25th Anniversary Celebration Postponed to Sept. 25
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood has rescheduled its 25th Anniversary Celebration to next Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. due to weather. The National Weather Service issued a PCWARN alert indicating the possibility of extreme weather this Saturday including lightning, hail, and gusty winds. “Forecasted lightning, wind, and hail posed safety concerns and would have dampened […]
Documentary producer talks ‘Living with Wildfire’ on next edition of KBTC’s Northwest Now
An announcement from Bates Technical College. It’s been a dry and warmer-than-normal Summer, not only here in Western Washington, but also throughout the West Coast. On this edition of Northwest Now, we take a closer look at what has become the new normal– destructive wildfires and smoky summer skies. We’ll meet a documentary producer from […]
DuPont is moving forward
Submitted by Ron Frederick, Mayor, City of DuPont. In response to the pandemic in 2020, I took action to keep the city solvent and moving forward. I initiated a spending and hiring freeze and authorized the use of reserve funds as needed. Unlike many other cities, DuPont did not lay off employees but kept them […]
Mt. Tahoma Alumni Association supports the next generation
Written by Samantha Dana for Clover Park Technical College. “[At] the end of the day, it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished…It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better.” – Denzel Washington, A Hand to Guide Me With under 2 miles and an invisible city border between them, Clover […]
[Video] You Belong Here
A social media post from Puyallup School District. “This year, reimagining our ‘tradition of excellence’ is not just about academics, but social and emotional wellness for students. We will strive to provide each student with supportive relationships to combat the negative effects of stress and adversity.”
[Video] CPSD Supports Military Families with Special Needs
A video from Clover Park School District. From CPSD’s Twitter Page: “BETTER TOGETHER: CPSD is here to support and serve ALL of our families. Learn more about how we’re partnering to support the unique needs of our military families on JBLM and at Evergreen Elementary School. It’s a great example of Equity in Action.”