A press release from Pierce County. What happens when someone dies, and no one claims their body? In Pierce County, the Medical Examiner’s office arranges the cremation of the decedents and provides a respectful ceremony at a final resting place. A public memorial and gathering will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at 11 a.m. […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 23
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 23, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 30-Aug. 12 is 529.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 273 COVID-19 cases and 4 […]
Obituary Notices – August 24, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Lloyd Carol Trufant; Stephen Robert Cameron; Judith Nancy Munoz. Powers Funeral Home: Carl Wayne Funkhouser. Legacy.com: Jean A. Kernen.
Open House to Discuss Western State Hospital Scheduled for Aug. 31
A press release from City of Lakewood. The event will be held in-person at Custer Elementary on Aug. 31 at 5:30 p.m. DSHS will host an open house event at Custer Elementary on Aug. 31 to discuss the proposed construction of a 350-bed forensic hospital on the Western State Hospital campus in Lakewood. DSHS experts […]
JBLM-North Access Road Improvement Project Aug. 23 Update
A press release from City of Lakewood. Water main construction has been completed from Nyanza to Veterans Drive. This week, the contractor will begin testing the main and connecting homes along the stretch to the new main. Concrete curb and gutter are poured from Nyanza to Country Club Drive. This week, the contractor will extend […]
Proclamation of Emergency Rule No. 4 Makes City Public Meetings 100% Virtual
A press release from City of Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. – As part of the City of Tacoma’s ongoing response to COVID-19, Emergency Rule No. 4 makes City Council and Public Utility Board study sessions and business meetings, as well as any other City of Tacoma public meetings, 100% virtual. As part of the rule, the Government […]
The Acclaimed Film The Sand Pebbles’ to Open FAB Fest Oct. 8
A story from Phil Raschke. The opening film for the 8th Annual Film, Art, Book (FAB) Fest is the classic, Oscar nominated film “The Sand Pebbles”. This legendary action adventure was nominated for 8 Academy Awards to include “Best Picture” and “Best Actor” for star Steve McQueen. The story and action take place in 1926 […]
Letter: Stealing Campaign Signs is a Crime
Submitted by Gregory L. Alderete. Local primaries and elections are upon us. Candidates and civic-minded volunteers are going door to door, at local farmers’ markets, and placing campaign signs within the voting districts. Each one of those signs cost the candidate about five dollars. When you steal one, you are stealing from the candidate and […]
Clover Park Rotary 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
A press release from Clover Park Rotary. The Rotary Club of Clover Park is proud to announce the 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to support American Lake Veterans Golf Course (ALGVC). The tournament will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Sign up today at www.CloverParkRotary.org. The tournament is part of a joint fundraiser and […]