When Hello Pho Vietnamese Street Food and Bar opens in South Hill at 16116 Meridian Ave. E., it will bring with it an upscale style of Vietnamese cuisine currently in short supply in South Hill’s dining landscape. Think of Hello, Pho as something like the former Pho The Best, the higher-end Southeastern Asian restaurant that […]
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Application Due By October 11 for the Planning Commission
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill three positions on the Planning Commission, the District Nos. 2 and 5 positions and the Development Community position. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district. The Planning Commission develops and updates the Comprehensive Plan and its elements; and formulates […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 29
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 29, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 7-20 is 593.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.8 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 420 COVID-19 cases and 5 new […]
Obituary Notices – September 30, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Roger Steven Pigue. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Patrick Garrett Kirchner. Mountain View Funeral Home: Thomas K. “Butch” Bowdish; Barbara L Little Harris; Jeanette Sorenson. Hill Funeral Home: Adam E. Thiry.
Fort Steilacoom Park Will Not Be Renamed
A story from City of Lakewood. The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted unanimously last night to deny an application to rename Fort Steilacoom Park in honor of Dr. Claudia B. Thomas. The park will remain Fort Steilacoom Park. Residents may apply to rename Lakewood Parks & Facilities. When an application is completed, a public hearing is scheduled […]
University Place mourns the passing of former Mayor and Council Member Ken Grassi
A press release from City of University Place. The City of University Place lost one of its founding fathers this week when Council Member and former Mayor Ken Grassi passed away on Sept. 26. In addition to owning and operating the popular Grassi’s Ristorante on Bridgeport Way for many years, Grassi was one of the […]
Lakewood Water District message on utility moratorium expiration
The Governor’s utility moratorium will expire starting September 30, 2021. This means late fees and water disconnections will be reinstated beginning October 1, 2021. For Lakewood Water District customers who are currently past due with their water bill, this process will ensue unless a payment arrangement is in place or a payment is received by […]
Tacoma Mayor on City of Tacoma’s Utility Shut-off Moratorium
A press release from City of Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. – “The State’s moratorium on utility shutoffs is scheduled to end on September 30, 2021. I know that this may raise concern for a number of families across Washington state and right here in Tacoma who are behind on their payments. Overall, you remain responsible for […]
Broadway Bound – Lakewood Playhouse Review
Broadway Bound is a dream . . . a goal for two brothers working to achieve stardom via writing their own jokes and sketches. “The final play of the Eugene Trilogy (Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues) Broadway Bound is the semi-autobiographical play closest to Neil Simon’s own life. Broadway Bound premiered on Oct. 6 1986 […]