A press release from RAIN. This week Tacoma based biotech incubator, RAIN completed the first iteration of the Waterversity training program. The program focuses on creating “career pathways, enhancing quality of life, providing essential skills, and promoting environmental justice for BIPOC and other underserved communities,” says RAIN founder Dr. David Hirschberg. “Employment of water and […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 22
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 22, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 31-Sept. 13 is 587.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 14.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 231 COVID-19 cases and 1 […]
Obituary Notices – September 23, 2021
Mountain View Funeral Home: Tammie Allen; Jerry Buell.
Steilacoom Roundabout Construction Advisory
An announcement from Town of Steilacoom. On Thursday, Sept. 23, and Friday, Sept. 24, the contractor working on the Town of Steilacoom’s roundabout project will be working on the sidewalk at Lafayette Street by the Steilacoom loading lanes. Drivers entering Lane 1 should expect activity at the intersection. Please travel with extreme caution and follow […]
Dammeier proposes biennial budget focusing on housing and homelessness
A press release from Pierce County. Executive Bruce Dammeier presented his proposed 2022-2023 biennial budget to the Pierce County Council today. The nearly $3 billion budget prioritizes funding for public safety and justice, attainable housing, and behavioral health. “Since the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in our community in March 2020, we have battled to […]
Washington State Redistricting Commission publishes four state legislative district map proposals
A press release from Washington State Redistricting Commission. Each of the four voting members of the Washington State Redistricting Commission (WSRC) published their proposed map for state legislative districts today. The public can access the proposed maps on the WSRC website (redistricting.wa.gov) and comment directly on specific areas of each proposed map. “The Commission looks […]
SR 512 ramp to southbound I-5 closed Thursday night, Sept. 23 for asphalt repair
A press release from Washington State Department of Transportation. LAKEWOOD – Travelers who use the westbound State Route 512 on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5 will need to plan for extra travel time overnight Thursday, Sept. 23. Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance crews will close the ramp from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Friday, Sept. […]
Stadium Way closes southbound from Broadway to I-705 for paving, starting on Sept. 22
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will mill and pave on the west side of Stadium Way from Division Avenue to I-705, starting on Wednesday, Sept. 22. Stadium Way will close to southbound traffic from Broadway to I-705, and S. 4th St. will close between Broadway and Stadium Way for this work. Access will […]
Southbound I-5 traffic shift in Tacoma rescheduled for Thursday night, Sept. 23
A press release from Washington State Department of Transportation. TACOMA – With dry weather in the forecast, construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will shift all lanes of southbound Interstate 5 near Portland Avenue into a new, temporary location. To put this traffic shift in place, crews will close multiple southbound […]