Pierce County Sheriff social media post. A 38-year-old male was arrested Oct. 26 for the Oct. 11 arson at the Islamic Center of Tacoma in University Place. The person has been booked into the Pierce County Jail.
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City of Tacoma Launches Two New Grant Programs to Ease Negative Economic Impacts of COVID-19
City of Tacoma press release. TACOMA, Wash. — In an ongoing effort to ease the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 throughout Tacoma, the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department has established two new grant programs with $3.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. “As we continue working toward economic recovery, we […]
Steilacoom Historical School District’s School Board Recognized as a Board of Distinction by WSSDA
Town of Steilacoom press release. We are pleased to announce that the Steilacoom Historical School District School Board has been selected to receive a Board of Distinction award by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). WSSDA annually recognizes school boards for demonstrating alignment with the Washington School Board Standards. In this third school year […]
Puyallup to host budget and tax levy hearings Nov. 9
City of Puyallup press release. The Puyallup City Council will hold two public hearings: one for the mid-biennium adjustments to the 2021-2022 Budget and one for the 2022 Property Tax Levy. The public hearings are scheduled as follows: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (2021-2022 Mid-Biennium Adjustments) Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (2022 Property Tax Levy) The public […]
Pierce Transit CTAG Oct. 28 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on Oct. 28 remotely at 5:30. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Strickland Amendment to Strengthen Workplace Equity for Women & Mothers Passes House
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and a Leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement after the House passed her amendment to H.R.3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, legislation which protects workers by expanding access to breastfeeding accommodations in the […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 25
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 25, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 30-Oct. 13 is 472.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.0 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 346 COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: […]
Obituary Notice – October 26, 2021
Fir Lane Memorial Park: Roland “Rollie” E. Moore.
JBLM to train with demolitions and mortar Oct. 26-29
Joint Base Lewis-McChord press release. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with demolitions and mortars from 12 a.m. Oct. 26 to 11:59 p.m. Oct. 29. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.