An announcement from City of Lakewood. Several important moratoriums are due to expire on Thursday, Sept. 30. Utility shutoff moratorium Eviction bridge moratorium Utility assistance is also available from the county. Pierce County rental assistance is still available, and renters must apply for assistance before the moratorium expires to avoid eviction. Landlords have some newer resources that may […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 21
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 21, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 30-Sept. 12 is 611.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 15.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 388 COVID-19 cases and 3 […]
Obituary Notices – September 22, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Virginia Lee Davies; Eugenie A. Adams Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Tralana Renee Basurto; Michael Woodus. Mountain View Funeral Home: Drake Allen Heady; Kam Shui Huie; Wilma McKechnie; Donna Joan Solheim; Norbert Franz Stehn. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Janet K. James. Powers Funeral Home: Randi Stokka; Puapuaga Savea; […]
DuPont is moving forward…
A press release from City of DuPont. The City received nearly $6 million from the State for the construction of two water quality treatment plants that will filter out PFAS. This leads to the question, “if DuPont’s water is safe to drink, why do we need PFAS filters”. These filters will guarantee that our water […]
CalPortland’s proposed DuPont mine expansion receives Determination of Significance
The City of DuPont released a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Determination of Significance and requests comments on the Scope of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for CalPortland’s Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Project. Read the full finding here.
Lakewood’s 25th Anniversary to be Celebrated Sept. 25
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The City of Lakewood will celebrate its 25th Anniversary this Saturday, Sept. 25 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event will commemorate a quarter-century of Lakewood with music, dance, performances, art, history, food trucks, and speeches. Performances will represent Thailand, Mexico, Korea, and Guam. Art will be displayed […]
Register for Write in the Harbor Regional Writers’ Conference
Tacoma Community College will host the Write in the Harbor Regional Writers’ Conference Nov. 5-6, 2021. (Click here to register.) Designed for writers working at all levels, TCC’s popular Write in the Harbor conference will be offered online this year. All sessions will be recorded, and all participants will have access for 30 days after […]
First-Ever Homeless Memorial Gathering in Pierce County
A press release from Associated Ministries. During the months of June and July of this year, 27 people passed away who were identified as homeless, according to records at the Health Department and Medical Examiner. Despite their status as having been unhoused, these 27 neighbors should not go unnoticed by our community. In that spirit, […]
Comments Due by Oct. 20 on DuPont CalPortland Mine Expansion Proposal
Submitted by Beth Elliott for DuPont City Council Position 3. Good morning, DuPont! As I was reading our local newspaper, The Tacoma News Tribune, I came across this legal notice about the South Parcel mine expansion Environment Impact Statement (EIS.) This legal notice is the city’s official request for public comments on the Scope of […]