A press release from Washington State Redistricting Commission. With the 2020 Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary Files from the U.S. Census Bureau now in hand, the Washington State Redistricting Commission (WSRC) met on Monday, August 16 and agreed to a schedule of important dates and deadlines that will lead to the delivery of final legislative and congressional district […]
15-day closure of Port of Tacoma Road on-ramp to southbound I-5 starts Aug. 23
A press release from Washington State DOT. TACOMA – An upcoming extended closure of the Port of Tacoma Road on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5 means travelers will need to plan for increased travel times. Construction crews building the I-5 Portland Avenue to Port of Tacoma Road Southbound HOV project will close the Port of Tacoma Road on-ramp […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 19
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 28-Aug. 10 is 487.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 291 COVID-19 cases and 1 […]
Obituary Notices – August 20, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Vladimir Vladica; Linda Jensine Falk; James Edward Novak; Eugene Scot Crawford. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Ruth Mary Nedved. Hill Funeral Home: Debbie L Carlson.
Western Pond Turtles return to Lakewood
A news story from Office of Pierce County Councilmember Jani Hitchen. Last Friday, I participated in an event organized by the Woodland Park Zoo and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as they released over 30 young Western Pond Turtles into the pond and wetland found at the South Puget Sound Wildlife Area. If you […]
Right HERE, Right Now: Homelessness Ends with Racial Equity
A press release from Associated Ministries of Tacoma. TACOMA, WA – On Aug 19. at The Evergreen State College in Tacoma, a multiracial movement was formally launched that brings together people with lived experience of homelessness, grassroots leaders, advocates, elected officials throughout Pierce County, local nonprofit community-based organizations, and philanthropy to ensure every resident in […]
Raya and The Last Dragon playing under the stars August 20
A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. Metro Parks Tacoma will host a screening of Raya and the Last Dragon at the SERA campus (behind STAR Center, 6002 S. Adams St, Tacoma) on August 20. The event lawn opens at 7:30 pm. Movie will start at dusk. Learn more at Metro Parks Tacoma’s website.
Ice Cream Social Meet with Two Fircrest City Council Candidates Aug. 21
The Campaigns of Nikki Bufford For Fircrest City Council Position 6 and Deanna Nuttbrock-Allen for Fircrest City Council Position 7 will be hosting an ice cream social meet and greet on Saturday August 21st at the Fircrest Park Pavilion from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Nikki and Deanna are excited for this opportunity to meet with residents, […]
Community Health Plan of Washington Granting $750,000 to Advance Health Equity Programs
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW). 15 Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (CHCs) in Washington are receiving a total of $750,000 – $50,000 to each CHC – to fund projects aimed at removing barriers and increasing access to healthcare services across the State. Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), Washington’s local not-for-profit Medicaid […]