Eligible seniors can apply online for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and receive vouchers to purchase produce from participating farmers markets and farm stores, beginning May 3. Over 2,000 vouchers are available, each valued at $40, and may be used for fresh, nutritious, locally grown and produced fruits, vegetables and honey. Participants must meet the following […]
Walk Tacoma: Downtown Mural Walk launching on May 5
Tacoma, WA – Enjoy murals and hear directly from local artists about their work by taking a virtual guided walking tour through Downtown Tacoma. Learn the stories behind some of downtown’s amazing murals, as well as the artistic minds who created them. Art has long been an important facet of Downtown Tacoma, and we can’t […]
116 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed Apr. 14
On April 14, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 200.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 116 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death: A woman in her 60s from Tacoma. Our totals are 41,158 […]
86 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, no new deaths confirmed Apr. 13
On April 13, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 201.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 86 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 41,042 cases and 520 deaths. Find more information on: […]
Obituary Notices – April 14, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nancy Ekman Lampton. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: James Leroy Smith; Mary Theresa Maylum; Shannon Elizabeth Mendoza Goldsby. Mountain View Funeral Home: Martin A. Bodnar II; Craig A. King; Jodee Moore; Frank Merle Rullie. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Willie Ester Young. Powers Funeral Home: Stephanie Elizabeth Foote; Nguyet […]
Former U.S. Attorney Brian Moran to lead independent investigation
Brian Moran, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, is expected to lead the independent investigation requested by the Pierce County Council into the conduct of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Council Chair Derek Young shared the news with members at Council’s April 13 regular meeting, noting after a short negotiation that included […]
2-Alarm Fire in Lakewood April 13
Crews on scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire at 30 Thunderbird Parkway in Lakewood. Please avoid the area if possible and expect delays if traveling through. More information to come as it becomes available.
LPD needs help solving Injury Hit and Run case
On April 8th, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm, an elderly male was found lying on the ground in the 3100 block of 89th Street South in the City of Lakewood. The male was struck by the pictured vehicle, which was caught on a home video system. The vehicle appears to possibly be a Black Mercedes […]
Lakewood City Council Amends Criminal Code Related to Controlled Substances
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – At the Lakewood City Council meeting on April 5, 2021, the Lakewood City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 750 amending Lakewood Municipal Code 9.06 related to Controlled Substances. In summary, the approved ordinance makes it a gross misdemeanor for any person to knowingly possess a controlled substance. The ordinance is intended to address a ruling by […]