On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass new federal funding that has been championed by U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) to support two projects that aim to provide more affordable housing and job opportunities in the Hilltop neighborhood of Tacoma. The investments aim to revitalize a historic Tacoma neighborhood and help ensure the residential and business spaces will … [Read more...]
The Lakewood City Council August 2 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on August 2 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here. … [Read more...]
Kilmer, Strickland Secure Historic Funding Increase for Puget Sound Restoration
A press release from Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve $50 million in federal funding in fiscal year 2022 for the Puget Sound Geographic Program, which provides critical grant support to state, local, and tribal governments to implement projects to improve water quality, protect shorelines, and enhance fish passage and salmon habitat. … [Read more...]
Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased July 18-24
During the week of July 18 – July 24, there were 4,554 initial regular unemployment claims (down 10.0 percent from the prior week) and 311,097 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 1.5 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). … [Read more...]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 30
On July 30, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 8- July 21 is 145.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 85 COVID-19 cases and no deaths. … [Read more...]
Obituary Notices – July 31, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Betty Jean Wiebusch; David B. Baum. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: David Dean Smith; Jacqueline Trimmer; Patricia Blanche Patjens; John Ray Brazil; David Jes Hefte. … [Read more...]
Worth waiting for
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive. Last Saturday morning I arrived at the new Stan & Joan Cross Park in Frederickson well before the ribbon cutting was scheduled. That was when I was reminded just how special this place is. … [Read more...]
New roundabout at Union Avenue and Thorne Lane in Tillicum fully opens
A press release from the Washington State DOT. LAKEWOOD – After sixteen months, the last connection on a new roundabout at the Thorne Lane and Union Avenue intersection in Lakewood’s Tillicum neighborhood is open. … [Read more...]
Steilacoom Town Administrator July 30 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator's July 30 report to the Town Council by clicking here. … [Read more...]
Lakewood City Manager July 30 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 30 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here. … [Read more...]