A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 13, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 22- August 4 is 355.4. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.2 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 382 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 14, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Connor Jeffrey Jones; James Klett. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jolene Antelope.
A gold medal team
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. It’s been said that “teamwork makes the dream work.” Unless you are Bruce Wagner, you probably never dream about roads, but I wouldn’t blame him if he did! Summertime means lots of things – kids out of school, time spent relaxing at beaches and in the water, […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator August 13 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s August 13 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Lakewood City Manager Aug. 13 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) Aug. 13 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Sunnyside Beach Closed to Water Recreation Activities
A press release from Town of Steilacoom. Sunnyside Beach remains closed to water related recreational activities due to sewer line break in the City of Lakewood on July 20, 2021. Up to 450,000 gallons of raw sewage escaped the Pierce County sewer system, flowed into Flett Creek which flows into Leech Creek which flows into […]
Lakewood seeks to fill one Planning Commission vacancy
A press release from City of Lakewood. The Lakewood City Council is currently seeking volunteers to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission. This vacancy will fill an unexpired term through December 15, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The role of the Planning Commission is to assist the City Council in the following areas: Planning […]
Who is doing dynamic work in the field of history? Washington State Historical Society reveals annual History Awards
A press release from Washington State History Museum. Tacoma, WA – Public history isn’t a subject that garners a lot of news coverage, yet fascinating and important work in the field of history is happening all the time. Each year, the Washington State Historical Society makes a point of recognizing individuals who are advancing the field of history in […]
Nighttime 5th Street Northwest closures in Puyallup
A press release from Sound Transit. Nighttime road closure of 5th Street Northwest between 2nd Avenue Northwest and West Stewart Avenue to install new utilities and continue buildout of the pedestrian bridge. When Road closures are expected from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the following dates: Monday 8/16 through Thursday 8/19 Monday 8/23 through […]