An announcement from City of Puyallup. The following streets will be closed on Friday, August 13, Saturday, August 14, and Sunday, August 15, 2021 in downtown Puyallup for the annual Meeker Days Art and Music Festival. The street department crews post no parking signs 48 hours in advance and will begin closing various side streets […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 4
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 4, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 13- July 26 is 190.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 4.4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 179 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 5, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Betty June Dokken; Debbie Ann Jesus; James Breckenridge Jones; Robert Mitchell. Mountain View Funeral Home: Siegrid L. Seiffert; Gladys I Strand. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Heather Lee Tucker. Powers Funeral Home: Mary Kathryn Dean; David William Paul Phillips.
AMVETS Open House Aug. 7
Submitted by Danette Gundy, Communications Officer. AMVETS, Post 1 at 5715 S Tyler St in Tacoma will be having an OPEN HOUSE on Aug. 7, 1-4PM, with hamburgers, hotdogs and a drink for $1. This event is for military, veterans, family members and spouses of veterans. Come join us… and maybe become a member!
Sound Transit and the Future of our Region
An announcement from Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier and Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers. On Thursday, August 5, the Sound Transit Board will decide whether Sound Transit 3 (ST3) will be built as the regional mass transit system voters approved or become yet another victim to local interests. Since the founding of Sound Transit in 1993, […]
Dunkirk: A short essay exploring the film’s unique portrait of heroism and optimism.
Submitted by Donovan Wilson. “Dunkirk” is a slow-paced study on morale in the face of immense challenges and uncertainty. The story is then punctuated with moments of intense individual trials that together help define the British national identity. I watched this film just after watching “Saving Private Ryan” this past Sunday. I enjoy watching films […]
Curb and gutter work on east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 13th St.
An announcement from Sound Transit. Crews are scheduled to complete the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 13th St. on Friday, Aug. 6. Then, as soon as Monday, Aug. 9, the contractor will move the curb and gutter work to two […]
Black Panther playing under the stars August 6
Metro Parks Tacoma will host a screening of Marvel’s Black Panther at the SERA campus (behind STAR Center, 6002 S. Adams St, Tacoma) on August 6. The event lawn opens at 7:30 pm. Movie will start at dusk. Upcoming movies are: Friday, August 13: Coco (rated PG) Friday, August 20: Raya and the Last Dragon […]
LPD Citizens Academy Immerses Participants in the Experience of Police Work
An announcement from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Lakewood Police Department (LPD) Citizens Academy is an immersive course on the experience of serving and protecting Lakewood. During the eight-week program, participants will undergo some of the same training as LPD officers on their way to a deep understanding of the nature and experience of police […]