New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Yvette Marie Miller; Charlotte Ann Shaw; Josephine Weiss; Irene Schafer Willmann; Madeleine Marcel Fabel; Bryan Michael Campanoli. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Anthony Joseph Milas; Rosetta Sepich; Monroe James Summers III; Pamela Earline Reed. Mountain View Funeral Home: Kiwan Calvin Brown; William Clowney; Michael G. Meines. Powers Funeral […]
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Pierce Transit introduces expanded Runner service
A press release from Pierce Transit. On Sept. 1, Pierce Transit resumed Runner service in the Ruston/Point Defiance area and began new Runner service to the Tideflats/Port of Tacoma area. These services and “JBLM Runner” service between Lakewood and JBLM are operating under the Pierce Transit Runner brand. Pierce Transit recognizes the need for innovative […]
DuPont’s Deputy Chief of Police to Retire
Submitted by City of DuPont. City of DuPont Deputy Chief of Police Ted DeHart has announced his retirement effective August 31st, 2021. Deputy Chief DeHart was appointed as the Deputy Chief in May 2019 after 27 years with the Washington State Patrol (WSP), departing there as a sergeant. “We were very lucky to have Ted […]
Overhead catenary wire installation on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 8th St.
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will install catenary wires over the tracks along the route on MLK Jr. Way from S. 16th St to S. 8th St. This work begins on Monday, Aug 30 and runs through Thursday, September 23. This work will be completed at night from 9pm-6am and in most of […]
Habitat for Humanity files Short Plat Application for Tillicum lots
A press release from City of Lakewood. A short plat application was filed with the City of Lakewood Community Development Department on August 12, 2021. The application materials may be reviewed at the offices of the City of Lakewood Community Development Department, 6000 Main Street S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499. Application Name and Number: LU-21-00166 Habitat […]
Community input sought for aging and disability services Area Plan Update
A press release from Pierce County. The Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) division invites the community to attend a public meeting to comment on the draft 2022-2023 Area Plan Update, including the 2022 proposed budget. The one-hour virtual public meeting will be held Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021. Interested participants can attend for free […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 30
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 30, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 6-Aug. 19 is 612.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 14.8 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 265 COVID-19 cases and 2 […]
Obituary Notices – August 31, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Carolyn Marie Harn; Jung Ja Rhee; Rosalie “Lilly” D’Alessandro.
Lights Up: Lakewood Playhouse 2021-2022 Season Music Video
An announcement from Lakewood Playhouse. The Lakewood Playhouse reopens with a fantastic lineup of shows. It is exciting to welcome back old friends and meet new ones. Join us for our 83rd Season of shows as well as our special events: RADIO GALA, AN EVENING WITH EDGAR ALLAN POE, and the LIT SPOTLIGHT collaboration with […]