A press release from City of Lakewood. The City of Lakewood (City) is requesting statements of qualifications from firms qualified and interested in providing professional design, engineering services and construction management to assist the City in construction of Phase 1 improvements within Wards Park, located at 2716 84th St Ct S, Lakewood, WA. The City proposes […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 19
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 23-Oct. 6 is 522.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.6 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 254 COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: […]
Obituary Notices – October 20, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nelli V. Kruchinina; Carol Diane Geeson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Deane Arfman; Allen Cole; Johnathan “John” Little; William J. Schwehm; Stephanie Smith. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Edwin J. Drury.
Criminal charges filed against Pierce County sheriff Ed Troyer
Washington State Attorney General’s Office press release. Today the Washington Attorney General submitted charging documents filing misdemeanor charges against Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Troyer is charged with one count of false reporting, and one count of making a false or misleading statement to a public servant. Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed these charges in Pierce County […]
Puyallup Extends Outdoor Dining Program
City of Puyallup press release. Puyallup, WA – The Puyallup City Council, at their September 28, 2021 meeting, approved extending the City’s Outdoor Dining Program for another year. Additionally, the Council approved making the City’s Food Truck Pilot Project into a permanent program. These decisions mark a key milestone towards enhancing dining options in Puyallup. […]
Online Auction to Help Save Thousands of Homeless Animals in Pierce County
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting their annual Raise Your Paw Online Auction on Oct. 20-29, an event that animals in need rely on every year. Every dollar raised from the winning bids goes directly to supplies, food, and medical care for […]
Lakewood Sewer Main Repair Starts in November
A press release from Pierce County Planning and Public Works. Pierce County’s project to replace the broken sewer main and remove the bypass equipment in Lakewood along Steilacoom Boulevard is expected to begin within the next month. The project is designed, and the materials and equipment have been ordered. The estimated arrival time of the […]
Be An Informed Voter in U.P.
A press release from City of University Place. Before you cast your ballot in the Nov. 2 General Election, be sure to learn more about candidates running for open positions in Pierce County, including those running for U.P. School District and U.P. City Council Positions. The Pierce County Voters’ Pamphlet provides information about candidates Edward Wood and […]
CPSD offers $50 daily increase for certificated substitutes
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — Clover Park School District will now pay certificated substitutes $50 more each day to serve as substitutes in CPSD classrooms which will help alleviate pressures on schools. Certificated substitutes in CPSD can now earn up to $225 each day they work. Base rate of pay for […]