A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with artillery from 12 a.m. Sept. 2 to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 2. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
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Rental Relief – How is Pierce County faring?
An announcement from Sound Outreach. Washington State’s eviction moratorium expires at the end of September and the State has been working to distribute $650 million in federal relief funding. However, what does that mean for renters seeking relief in the Pierce County area? And what is Sound Outreach (SO) doing to help? How many renters […]
City of DuPont to host 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Submitted by City of DuPont. On Saturday, September 11 the City of DuPont will hold a memorial ceremony in honor of the 20th anniversary of 9/11. The ceremony will begin at 9 AM at the City Hall flagpole. “Twenty years ago, life fundamentally changed from what we once knew. 2,977 lives were lost and over […]
Joint Statement on Washington State Fair
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The Washington State Fair and the agencies that respond to the health and safety needs of Pierce County residents join together to ask Fair guests to take additional steps to prevent and limit the spread of COVID-19. This unprecedented collaboration and additional layers of protection will ensure […]
JBLM-North Access Road Improvement Project Aug. 30 Update
A press release from City of Lakewood. Storm drainage is complete from Nyanza to Veterans Drive. Water main has been installed and is in the process of being tested prior to being put into service. Water services will be connected following completion of the testing of the line. The street lighting and future art lighting […]
Kenzie Knapp discusses summer environmental work, role with ASPLU, and public transit advocacy
A story from Pacific Lutheran University. In the spring of 2021, Kenzie Knapp ’23 was awarded a Udall Foundation scholarship. The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships to students pursuing fields of study related to the environment or Native American nations. Knapp has served as a G.R.E.A.N. club officer, is currently co-chair of the […]
CalPortland files permit applications to expand DuPont mining operation
A press release from City of DuPont. The City of DuPont has received permit applications for the Pioneer Aggregates South Parcel Project that may be of interest to you and you are invited to comment on the proposal. City File Nos.: PLNG2021-006 (Site Plan Review), PLNG2021-009 (Tree Modification), PLNG2021-010 (Critical Areas Permit) and SEPA2021-002 (SEPA) […]
Tools from Pierce County Library System help students start the school year off right
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – As students return to the classroom, many are looking for tools and resources to start the new school year off right. The Pierce County Library System’s Tools for Students (http://tools.pcls.us) provides in-library and online resources including live tutors—and all for free. Tools for Students include in-depth […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 31
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 31, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 9-22 is 623.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 14.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 371 COVID-19 cases and 4 new […]