On May 20, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for April 28 – May 11 is 317.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.5 per 100,000. We confirmed 103 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A man in his […]
Obituary Notices – May 21, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Sandra Magno. Mountain View Funeral Home: Edward Earl Anderson; Donald Myron “Don” Beck; Andrew C. Harris; Philip Kimani Kihara; Everett L. Mullins; Michael James Rankin; Donna Marie Smith; Rodrick B. Smith; Dennis Alvin Stowers; Andrew “Andy” Tsoi. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Terry Hunt.
Southbound lanes of SR 99 now scheduled to move to new Fife roundabout May 22
FIFE – Changes are coming this weekend to State Route 99 in Fife as all lanes of southbound SR 99 shift into a new roundabout near 70th Avenue East. Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, May 21, crews will reduce SR 99 to one lane of alternating traffic as they start to move the southbound lanes. Flaggers will […]
DuPont Water Quality/PFAS Update
The State of Washington allocated $5.95 million in funding in the 2021- 2023 biennium budget to the City of DuPont for the construction of two water quality treatment plants. These treatment systems will safely filter out PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) ensuring a safe and reliable water supply. PFAS are a diverse group of compounds […]
Letter: City of Lakewood needs district representation
Submitted by Paul Nimmo. As reported in The Suburban times, candidate filing week is open from May 17 through 4:30 p.m. on Friday May 21. Four council positions are up for election/re-election. Position 1 Mary Moss Position 2 Mike Brandstetter Position 3 Jason Whalen Position 5 Patti Belle I personally do not have any real […]
Registration Open for More Kids at YMCA Summer Day Camp
Submitted by YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Get ready for games and outdoor play with summer day camp registration now open at the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties. After last year’s COVID-19 closures, the Y is offering more summer day camps so more kids can enjoy off-screen time with friends and healthy activities. […]
Kelly Blucher announces campaign for Tacoma City Council
TACOMA, WA — Kelly Blucher, a prominent children’s and homelessness advocate, launched her campaign today for Tacoma City Council in a bid to bring her proven approach to advocacy to Tacoma City Hall. She will be running for position 2. Blucher’s own life experience set her on her path to serving Tacoma’s most vulnerable when, […]
Take a Bite out of Hunger – Nourish Pierce County invites you to a Virtual Auction
Submitted by Nourish Pierce County Food Banks. NOURISH Pierce County invites you to participate in their annual fundraising event, gone virtual. This year’s event will feature an online silent auction starting Thursday, May 20 and concluding with a streamed program on Thursday May 27 at 6pm. Nourish is the largest system of food banks in […]
Charles Wright Academy Receives $25,000 from Cheney Foundation
Tacoma, WA — Charles Wright Academy (CWA) was awarded a grant of $25,000 from the Ben B. Cheney Foundation for improvements in facilities and access to athletics events. “We deeply appreciate this generous gift of support,” noted Susan Rice, CWA Head of School. “We recognize that athletics are critical to nurturing students physically, mentally, and […]