TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library today announces several updates to its current operations: opening two more locations, upgrading facilities at downtown’s Main Library, and expanding appointment-based services to specialized library departments. Two more locations will open May 11 On Tuesday, May 11, the Kobetich Library and Moore Library will open at limited capacity for visits by appointment or walk-in. This […]
Announcing Upcoming Premiere for Latest MediaLab Documentary on Local Nonprofit Fighting Homelessness
Submitted by Pacific Lutheran University MediaLab. MediaLab students at Pacific Lutheran University will premiere their latest documentary virtually on Thursday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. Turning the Page: The Story of Next Chapter explores how local nonprofit Next Chapter is tackling the issue of homelessness in greater Pierce County, Washington. Co-founders Monique Patterson and Kathryn […]
Promising Futures: Tyee Park 5th grader Talijha Kent
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Tyee Park Elementary School fifth grader Talijha Kent. She brings a positive outlook to class every day and is always willing to contribute to class discussion. She has a passion for learning and helping her classmates succeed. “I really enjoy helping others learn,” she said. “It always […]
May 5 Board of Health Regular Agenda
The May 5, 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Regular Agenda is available for view online. Watch the meeting live online.
Summer camp financial assistance program Kids Need to Play! announced
Pierce County Parks has created a program named Kids Need to Play! (KNP!) funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funding allocations to provide discounts for kids’ summer camps and programs. Several public and private recreation providers are collaborating on the initiative to bring kids accessible opportunities to learn, create, explore and compete. While […]
240 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed May. 3
On May 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 369.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 5.2 per 100,000. We confirmed 240 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his 60s from Lakewood. On May 1, […]
Obituary Notices – May 4, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Joann Alberta Jefferson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Voncile Hooten. Gaffney Funeral Home: Mary Agnes Dolman. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Anna G (Gudyka) Harris.
Crews continue installing track on Division Avenue
Crews continue the track installation process on Division Avenue from Martin Luther King Jr. Way across I Street. Crews plan to pave on Thursday (depending on weather) and then adjust utilities and paint the traffic stripes on the street. The contractor plans to open Division Avenue to two-way traffic next week (around May 12, depending […]
Free Saturday Talks on Gardening via Zoom
Submitted by Pierce County Master Gardeners. Pierce County Master Gardener Saturday Talks – May 8, 2021, 10-11am – Via Zoom. All talks are open to the public so invite your friends. Puyallup Demo Garden talk is on ‘The Joy of Native Plants: An introduction for the home gardener’ given by MG Ann Steel. Explore the […]