Pierce Transit announcement. The January 20, 2022 meeting of Pierce Transit’s Executive Finance Committee (EFC) has been canceled. The next EFC meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2022.
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Strickland Delivers Over $605 Million for WA State Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that Washington state will receive $605 million in new federal funding for bridge repairs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law she helped pass as part of the total of $605 million for Washington state bridges over 5 years, $121 million is allocated for use in FY2022. As […]
City of Puyallup Revises Comprehensive Plan Amendment Schedule
City of Puyallup announcement. Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is revising the deadline to submit for amendments to the 2022 Comprehensive Plan update. The new deadline is February 28, 2022, to submit privately initiated site applications, which would go into effect in 2022. The City’s Planning Division typically processes amendment applications for the […]
Look for food safety rating signs when you dine out, starting next month
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. You count on us to make sure your food is safe when you dine out. Starting in February, you’ll see our latest tool! Every dining establishment in Pierce County will display a sign to help you understand inspection results. Read more in this Your Reliable Source blog.
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Gelisa Williams
A Clover Park School District story. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Harrison Preparatory School English teacher Gelisa Williams. This is her sixth year at the school after moving to the Lakewood area from Georgia. Originally planning to attend law school while in college at Louisiana State University, she joined Teach for America following […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Evidence suggests cases have peaked
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We see early evidence this wave has peaked. Cases will likely level off soon. Still, our cases are among the highest we’ve ever seen. We expect hospitalizations and deaths will continue to increase in the weeks ahead because they usually lag case counts. According to the state Department of Health (DOH), COVID-19 […]
Obituary Notices – January 19, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kong Lim; Timothy Byars, Jr.; Rand Lee Fortino; Kyong Cha McLarty; Scott David Winslow; Gloria Goeun Choi. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Rose Marie Harrison. Mountain View Funeral Home: Edgar L. Braun; Anthony Michael Mack; Enoch Yisrael Jr. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Susan S. Delaney. Powers Funeral Home: […]
TPD Chief Moore’s first day on the job
City of Tacoma social media post. Today, Avery Moore began his career at the Tacoma Police Department as our new Police Chief. He will be responsible for the oversight and administrative mgmt. of our daily operations and for achieving our mission, vision and strategic objectives. Welcome to TPD Chief Moore!
JBLM to train with demolitions 19 Jan.
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with demolitions from 7 a.m. Jan. 19 to 11:59 p.m. Jan. 19. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.