The Pierce Transit Board will meet on Sept. 30 remotely at 1 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
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Celebrate Green Tacoma Day and Connect with Nature on Oct. 9
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Green Tacoma Partnership invites businesses, community groups, families, and individuals to participate in Green Tacoma Day, on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants can volunteer to plant trees, remove weeds and litter, connect with the community, and provide a helping hand to local […]
Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff to step down in second quarter 2022 following more than six years of accomplishments
A press release from Sound Transit. Sound Transit Board Chair Kent Keel today issued the below statement following the Board’s decision to begin a search for a new chief executive officer to succeed Peter Rogoff after he steps down in the second quarter of 2022: After more than six years serving Sound Transit and our […]
Candidate Rebecca Parson Condemns President Biden’s Policies at the Border
A press release from Rebecca Parson Campaign. TACOMA, WA – Rebecca Parson, who is challenging Rep. Derek Kilmer for his House seat in WA-06, issued a statement today condemning President Biden’s policies at the border: “The Biden admin has deported more asylum seekers under an illegal Trump rule than Trump did. The nation and the world were horrified […]
Strickland Secures House Passage of Over 20 Provisions to Support Military Families & Servicemembers in Defense Budget
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 4350, the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Strickland secured passage of over 20 provisions to support servicemembers and military families at Joint […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 27
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 27, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 3-16 is 564.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 374 COVID-19 cases and 3 new […]
Obituary Notices – September 28, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Joong Ki Min; David William Maddox; Ilse Endfinger; Mamie Lee Fink; Xeric Leonard Hull; Johanna Johnston. Mountain View Funeral Home: Stephanie Ann Hancher. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Colleen A. Fink; George A. Spear.
Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County to host Fall in Love adoption event as part of the ASPCA & Subaru Grant Program
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is partnering with Tacoma Subaru to host a “Fall in Love” adoption event from October 1-3. Made possible by a grant from the ASPCA, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County will be offering 20% off adoption […]
Lisa Woods Appointed Chief Equity Officer
A press release from City of Tacoma. City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed Assistant to the City Manager Lisa Woods to the position of Chief Equity Officer, effective September 27, 2021. Over the last seven months, Woods has continued to support the City Manager’s Office as a member of the City Manager’s Executive Team overseeing […]