A press release from Sound Transit. Following 17 months of discussions and engagement with jurisdictions and stakeholders, the Sound Transit Board on August 5 adopted a realignment plan that will serve as a framework for delivering critical transit expansions across the region as rapidly as possible. The steep rise in real estate and construction costs […]
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Lakewood City Manager August 6 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) August 6 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Clover Park School Board to host Regular Board Meeting Aug. 9
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting on Monday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. The regular board meeting will be held at the CPSD’s District Office and live streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend […]
Another National Night Out Success in University Place
A news story from City of University Place. What a thrill it was for me and all the members of our public safety caravans to get back out for National Night Out after taking 2020 off because of the pandemic! After a year’s absence, it was great to see and talk to folks again in […]
Pierce County Library System’s Board discusses 2022 planning and more
A press release from Pierce County Library System. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss it 2022 budget and work plan and other issues at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 977 6052 7787, passcode: 106659 Zoom with […]
1927 Silent Film Eyes of the Totem Now Available for Streaming
A press release from Tacoma Historical Society. The 1927 silent film Eyes of the Totem is now available for viewing online. It can be rented or purchased from Tacoma Historical Society’s page on Vimeo.com, for $5.95 (24-hour rental period), or film fans may purchase the film for $19.95 through Video On Demand on Vimeo. Go […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 5
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 5, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 14- July 27 is 209.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.6 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 275 COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 54,434 cases and 636 deaths. Find more information on: Case counts, hospitalizations, testing and […]
Obituary Notices – August 6, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Marie Magdalene Elms; Erich Anton Lindermair. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Edward Duane Hedington Jr; Michael John Nelson. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jack Avril; Robert N. Barnett; Oddette Ofelina Kelly; Sione Uluaki Unga Sr. Gaffney Funeral Home: Robert Stumpf.
Pierce County Council continues commitment to equity with new legislation
A press release from Pierce County. Two pieces of legislation unanimously passed by the Pierce County Council this week reinforce its commitment to equity, and work toward Council’s goal to have future policy decisions weighed and considered against a pre-determined set of factors before adoption. In a bipartisan effort, members drafted two resolutions using recommendations […]