A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, Director of Health for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, issued a countywide mask directive Wednesday, Aug. 18. Everyone 5 years and older in Pierce County should wear a face covering both indoors in public spaces and outdoors where physical distancing is not possible regardless […]
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Deanna Nuttbrock-Allen – Candidate for Fircrest City Council, Position 7
Submitted by Deanna Nuttbrock-Allen. I am a proud, 11-year resident of Fircrest and seek to represent you in an informed and constructive manner. As a mental health professional, veteran, nonprofit board member, community volunteer, and mother of four, I have the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives to integrate various viewpoints and make thoughtful decisions about […]
Tacoma Public Library awarded large grant for community archiving project
A press release from Tacoma Public Library. Tacoma Public Library (TPL) has received a grant award for nearly $250K from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an independent federal government agency, for a wide-ranging, two-year community archiving project that will bring community members and organizations together in a fully participatory process to broaden […]
As Face Masks Come Off, Teeth Whitening Products are in Demand: Dental Tips for Keeping your Smile Healthy & Bright
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD. With the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions, retailers are reporting a big boost in the sale of teeth whitening products as face masks begin to come off, and people resume flashing their pearly whites – which has people asking which teeth whitening methods are recommended for bright and healthy smiles. Teeth […]
Stadium Way closes to southbound traffic from Broadway to S. 4th Street this week
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews are installing curb and gutter on the west side of Stadium Way from Division Avenue to S. 4th Street. As part of the track work, crews also are pouring concrete for the roadway in the Division Ave and Stadium Way intersection. The southbound lane on Stadium Way is […]
Pierce County celebrates family reunification on Aug. 20
A press release from Pierce County. For most children living in foster care, reunification with their family is the best option for a permanent and loving home. Each year in Pierce County, hundreds of children are successfully reunited with their families after parents put in hard work to gain new understanding and skills, and partner […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 17
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 17, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 26-Aug. 8 is 434.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.9 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 275 COVID-19 cases and 4 […]
Obituary Notices – August 18, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Walter John Bodman, Jr.; Lloyd Carol Trufant; Vyacheslav I Chorney. Mountain View Funeral Home: Baige Robinson. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Susan San Juan Briola. Hill Funeral Home: Ruth Garnham.
Rose Marie Lewis Recognized for 30 Years Service to CP Kiwanis
A news story from Phil Raschke. At a recent luncheon, Rose Marie Lewis of Lakewood was honored for her 30 years of dedicated service to the Clover Park Kiwanis Club. During her 30 years Rose Marie served as Club President, volunteered at the Kiwanis concession stand at Cheney Stadium, helped maintain the Club’s community garden […]