New signage adorns the facade of the soon-to-be former Alebertsons on Steilacoom Blvd in Lakewood. For most of the past few decades, the grocery store at 8611 Steilacoom Blvd in Lakewood has gone by the name of Albertsons. No longer. Albertsons and Safeway are just of 21 brands owned and operated by Albertsons Companies.
U.P.’s Leach Creek Salmon Art Restored
Thanks to the initiative and creativity of City staff, the “Lifecycle of Salmon” public art that is mounted on the bridge over Leach Creek on Bridgeport Way has been carefully restored. Donated by UP for Art in 2006, the installation’s Douglas Fir base had deteriorated over years of exposure to the elements. Attempts to find […]
14th Annual Memorial Day Observance in Tacoma
Please join Tacoma Historical Society for our 14th Annual Memorial Day Observance at Tacoma’s War Memorial Park (624 N Meyers) on Monday, May 31 (11am). We are pleased to be able to gather in person once again this year. Masks and social distancing are required. The observance is free and open to the public. Dr. […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Announces Nominees for the 2021 Spotlight on Business Awards
The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber’s Spotlight on Business Awards recognize local businesses that have set the standard for exemplary business practices within 8 categories. The categories are Small Business, Medium Business, Large Business, Non-Profit Organization, Minority Owned Business, Veteran Owned Business, Business Supporter of the Military, and new for this very difficult year, Resilience in Business. […]
$8M MultiCare Pledge Propels PNWU’S Campus Growth
TACOMA, Wash. — An $8 million pledge to Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) by MultiCare Health System aims to improve health care access in medically underserved communities throughout Washington. “Pacific Northwest University is an important partner in ensuring communities across the Pacific Northwest have access to the health care services they need,” said […]
78 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed May. 18
On May 18, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for April 26 – May 9 is 335.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10 per 100,000. We confirmed 78 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his […]
Obituary Notices – May 19, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Ruth Ann Ison-Worbs; Barbara Ann McKenzie; Alphonse Johnson. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Linda Jeanne Vincent; Lois Madeline Heath. Mountain View Funeral Home: Keith M. Anderson. Fir Lane Memorial Park: William Robert Hunter. Powers Funeral Home: Susan Martinez Dabney; Darlene Vorlker. Hill Funeral Home: Debra M. Scaggs; Corine L. […]
A Statement From Mayor Victoria Woodards on New Law Enforcement Accountability Legislation
TACOMA, Wash. — I want to thank Gov. Jay Inslee, our distinguished legislators, and the brave family members who joined us in Tacoma today for their shared commitment and dedication to meaningful law enforcement reform and accountability measures in Washington state. Gov. Inslee and the Democratic Caucus of the Washington State Legislature were very intentional about […]
NWSA April 2021 volumes up 21.6%, positive trend continues
The Northwest Seaport Alliance handled a total of 301,074 twenty-foot equivalent units(TEUs) in April, growing 21.6% compared to April 2020. Full imports increased 23.9%, while full exports decreased 12%. Year-to-date volumes improved 14.1% to 1,182,868 TEUs, with full imports growing 26.5% and full exports declining 12.6%. The first vessel of Wan Hai Lines’ new AA5 […]