A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 20, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 27-Sept. 9 is 634.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 17.3 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 259 COVID-19 cases and 5 […]
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Obituary Notices – September 21, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Martha W. Torres Mountain View Funeral Home: Faatafai Faoa.
JBLM to train with mortar and artillery Sept 21-24
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with mortars and artillery from 6:30 a.m. Sept. 21 to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 24. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Poll: Should Ft. Steilacoom Park be renamed?
The City of Lakewood, on Sept. 16, 2021, received an amended application to rename Ft. Steilacoom Park to Dr. Claudia B. Thomas Park. The original announcement (click here to read) has garnered a number of comments. Following is the results of an anonymous poll to learn how the community feels beyond those willing to comment. […]
Senator T’wina Nobles Receives The Council of State Governments 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
A press release from Washington State Senate Democrats. The Council of State Governments is excited to recognize Senator T’wina Nobles as a recipient of the 2021 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award. This annual honor highlights the outstanding work of 20 up-and-coming elected and appointed officials from across the country who not only exemplify strong […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – September 17, 2021
Submitted by City of DuPont. Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
Caring for Kids Making a Difference
Submitted by Diane Formoso. By this weekend, 2,910 filled backpacks have been picked up by the schools. We continue to shop for school supplies and pack the backpacks for distribution. Early Learning has requested supplies for sixteen classrooms. That included 256 pencil boxes,420 glue sticks, 330 scissors, 440 spiral notebooks and 180 crayons. Our biggest […]
The Puyallup City Council Sept. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Study Session on Sept. 21 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Idlewild special education teacher Marquita Reid
A press release from Clover Park School District. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Idlewild Elementary School special education teacher Marquita Reid. She is in her fourth year teaching in the district. She moved to Washington from Colorado after being hired by CPSD. She brings energy and compassion with her to campus every day […]