LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital, among other updates. The public comment period began in early June and is approaching its conclusion; comments will be […]
Prevail the Trail 5K fun run invites all ages and abilities to register
The Prevail the Trail 5K is the second race in Pierce County Parks’ Run the Fun 5K series and is open to all ages and abilities. The 5K may be completed at the racecourse in person or at a location of the racer’s choice with results submitted virtually. The in-person option of the run takes […]
U.P. City Hall Offices Reopening on July 6
City of University Place offices will begin to offer in-person hours beginning Tuesday, July 6. City Hall hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, pursuant to U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Washington State Health Department and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department directives. We welcome in-person visits, but recommend scheduling an appointment when possible. All […]
Kilmer, Cole Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Shipyard Workers, Other Federal Workers Retire On-Time
On June 30, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Tom Cole (OK-04) reintroduced the bipartisan Federal Retirement Fairness Act. This bill ensures that federal employees who started their careers as temporary workers – meaning they did not have the ability to make retirement contributions – are granted the opportunity to make catch-up retirement contributions so […]
Who Is This Crisis Over For?
Submitted by Food not Bombs Tacoma and Tacoma Democratic Socialists of America. As Governor Inslee and Tacoma Mayor Woodard, along with local elected officials celebrate the end of the pandemic at the “Welcome Back, Tacoma” event, we ask: Who is this crisis over for? The pandemic is not over. Why are we celebrating while our […]
Pierce County Library System closed Sunday, July 4, Independence Day
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Sunday, July 4, Independence Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 1
On July 1, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 9-22 is 69.4 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 2.6 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 29 COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths: A man in his 70s from Tacoma. A […]
Obituary Notices – July 2, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Roberta Arlene McCormick; Chong Kap Pak. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jane Marie Grant; Ida Veronica Smith; John Stiven Milles; Donald E. Roberts. Mountain View Funeral Home: Julia G. Santiago. Powers Funeral Home: Betty Lou Gahan. Gaffney Funeral Home: William E Higgins; Carole P Healy; Leonard E Loflin.
Prepare in a Year: July
West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist until help arrives. Each month, WPFR is […]