City of Lakewood announcement. This year concludes a quarter-century of shared history. Progress has defined the 25 years that have passed since Lakewood’s incorporation in 1996. We made significant progress together in 2021, despite its challenges. This last year saw a continued emphasis on infrastructure improvements with investments focused on improving roads, adding more sidewalks, […]
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Pierce County Library System Board conducts final public hearing for 2022 budget
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will conduct its second and final public hearing on its 2022 proposed budget and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 977 6052 7787, passcode: […]
Strickland Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Reproductive Health Rights Under Attack
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. As the Supreme Court takes up oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson case threatening Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement. Strickland delivered remarks on the House floor today calling for urgent action to protect reproductive health rights. In September, Strickland joined a bicameral […]
League of Women Voters December 2021 Newsletter
The League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County has posted their December 2021 newsletter. Content includes: President’s Message Pierce County 2021 General Election 2021: What Happened in Voter Services & Community Outreach LWVWA Action Workshop December 4 Community Conversation: Options to Address Camping on Public Property – December 6 LWVTPC Program Planning Meeting – December 18 […]
Sounder Seahawks game day trains December 5
Sound Transit announcement. The Seattle Seahawks have changed the start time of their game this week, so fans can now save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Seahawks 1:25 p.m. game Sunday, December 5 against the San Francisco 49ers. Special Sounder service is in addition to […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 1
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 1, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 8-21 is 303.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 249 COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths: A […]
Obituary Notices – December 2, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Sharonne Lynn Reher. Mountain View Funeral Home: Marvin Bradford Burnett; Robert D. Cooley Sr.; Mamie Poole; Lawrence Riley; Robert Verrett. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Donald V. Brown Sr. Powers Funeral Home: Verna Jean DeBoer; David Alexander Pearce.
2022 Daffodil Festival Princess Candidates Introduced
Submitted by The Daffodil Festival. Pierce County, WA – The Daffodil Festival concluded their 2022 Princess Candidate Selections on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Chief Leschi School, finalizing this year’s court. The 89th year of the Daffodil Festival consists of 23 young women from 23 participating Peirce County High Schools. Embodying this year’s theme, “Hope […]
Lakewood City Council and Nisqually Tribal Council hold Joint Meeting
City of Lakewood announcement. The Lakewood City Council and the Nisqually Tribal Council convened a joint meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 to discuss landmarks, history, and environmental issues. Four landmarks are planned at Fort Steilacoom Park to commemorate the native history of the land, including a sign telling the tragic story of Chief Leschi. Also […]