A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. In the 1800s, the Hudson’s Bay Company used the Brigade system to collect furs from far-flung trading posts throughout the Pacific Northwest. Part business, part celebration the annual Brigade marked the end of a long year of social distancing for company employees. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum’s annual […]
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DuPont cancels August 10 meetings
An announcement from City of DuPont. The DuPont Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm, has been canceled. Also canceled is the DuPont Civil Service Commission meeting for the same date.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 3
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 12- July 25 is 176.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 533 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 4, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Adel Irene Stewart; John Ashley Schinnell. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: James Breckenridge Jones; William Arthur Texera. Mountain View Funeral Home: Trinidad J. Ballin; Gordon King Iverson; Felino Cruz Jasmin; Carolyn K. Larson; Christina Theresa Paz. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Steve Shelton Powers Funeral Home: Sharon Leah Boitano; […]
County Election Primary Results
If you are curious to know the results of the August 3 Election, visit the Pierce County Current Election page here.
Nighttime 5th Street Northwest closures in Puyallup
A press release from Sound Transit. Nighttime road closure of 5th Street Northwest between 2nd Avenue Northwest and West Stewart Avenue to install the pedestrian bridge over 5th Street Northwest. When Road closures are expected over four weeknights: Wednesday night, Aug 4th – 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night, Aug 5th – 8 p.m. […]
Eagle Scout Builds Little Free Library at LASA
Seth C. Akins, a 14-year-old Boy Scout in Troop 436, recently dedicated a new Little Free Library at LASA (the Living Access Support Alliance) located at 8956 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Seth chose to build a Little Free Library as his Eagle Scout project because of his passion for reading books. Seth explained […]
Special Events Funding for 2021-2022
An announcement from City of Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Venues & Events has approved Special Events funding contracts for 2021-2022 totaling $96,000 for 15 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma. These events are free, all ages events, which reflect many of the diverse communities and cultures throughout the City of Tacoma. Music, performing arts, […]
Dental Sealants Can Reduce Kids’ Cavity Risk by 80 Percent
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD, Delta Dental. Beyond daily brushing and flossing, dental sealants have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cavities in kids – yet the clear protective coatings, which work by filling the deep grooves where bacteria can accumulate – remain largely underutilized. Statewide it is estimated that only 54 percent […]