Beer lovers rejoice. The Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. space that closed to the public two years ago in downtown Tacoma is about to get a new life as Mother Fern Brewing. Mother Fern Brewing opens its doors at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at 610 Pacific Ave. The taproom and brewery will operate […]
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Comcast expands Internet Essentials in Pierce County
A press release from Comcast. Comcast today announced new steps to help advance digital equity for even more people in Pierce County. Internet Essentials – the nation’s largest, most successful, and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income individuals – will now expand eligibility to nearly 9,000 Federal Pell Grant recipients throughout Pierce County. These […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance seeks full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050
A press release from Northwest Seaport Alliance. TACOMA – Full decarbonization of international shipping is urgent and achievable. The Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization asks for government action to align shipping with the Paris Agreement temperature goal. More than 150 industry leaders and organizations representing the entire maritime value chain, including shipping, cargo, energy, finance, ports, […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 23
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 23, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 1-14 is 563.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.9 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 601 COVID-19 cases and 2 new […]
Obituary Notices – September 24, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Dominic V. Yarrington; Mary Lou Frunz. Mountain View Funeral Home: Louis Burgermeister; Carlton J. Cash Jr.; Nellie Cassinerio; Potenciana Capili DeVilla; Ronald Patrick Fullem; Charlene L. Kubistek; Rodney D. Metzger; Patricia May Nordlund; Margaret Pivec; Jeanette Sorenson. Fir Lane Memorial Park: H. “Peter” Domingues. Hill Funeral Home: Amos Russell […]
Book: The Personal Retreat
Tacoma-area author and business operator, Wade Stewart, has updated his 2015 book, The Personal Retreat. The Personal Retreat is your guide for a journey of self-discovery. Start with the development of focus skills, add in some planning, grab some supplies, and let the retreat begin! This easy-to-follow guide will give you surprising insights and an […]
Tacoma City Council Seeks Applicants for the Community’s Police Advisory Committee
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill seven positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee, consisting of one youth position, one position for Council District No. 4, and five At-Large positions. The Community’s Police Advisory Committee is an advisory panel to the City Council as it pertains […]
Firework use will be limited in unincorporated Pierce County starting in 2023
A press release from Pierce County Council. Starting in 2023 the discharge of fireworks in Pierce County’s unincorporated areas will be restricted to July 4 and Dec. 31 only. That’s according to new legislation passed this week by the Pierce County Council. Additionally, starting in 2023 the Pierce County Fire Marshal will have the authority, […]
The Roadhouse Bar and Grill has closed. Here’s where it’s going next
The Roadhouse Bar and Grill has closed its South Hill location. It served its final baskets of pressure fried chicken and jo-jo potatoes last week. However, it’s not the end of the road for the neighborhood watering hole that was founded in 1969. The Roadhouse is on the move. Its new home will be 2 […]