A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 9- July 22 is 152.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 215 COVID-19 cases and […]
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Obituary Notices – August 3, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Danny Leroy Chastain; George Washington England III; Tanya Denise Heather Prouty. Powers Funeral Home: Sean Christopher Haynes; Emma Jean Fuller.
JBLM to train with artillery Aug 3-4
A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with artillery from 12 a.m. Aug 3 to 11:59 p.m. Aug 4. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Lewis Army Museum tanked repainted by trio of volunteers
Submitted by LTC Ronald C. Powell. July 28-31, 2021 three volunteers descended on the M4A1 Sherman Tank at the Lewis Army Museum for a paint job and refresh. They gained approval from the museum director and two volunteers came from the Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collector’s Club (PSMVCC). Ivan Urnovitz (PSMVCC newsletter editor) and club […]
Prepare in a Year: August
A story from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to […]
PLU launches Internship Fund to create equitable opportunities for students
A story from Pacific Luthern University. During her senior year at PLU, Chloe Willburn ‘21 wanted to intern with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families. As a social work major, Willburn believed that the experience gained from working alongside DCYF would benefit not only her but her future clients. But the internship […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – July 30, 2021
An announcement from the City of DuPont. Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
Responsive Permitting Helps Emergency Food Network Meet Community Needs
A press release from the City of Lakewood. Many of our neighbors need help more now than ever in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and organizations like the Emergency Food Network (EFN) have answered the call. According to EFN, there are more than 70 food pantries and meal sites in Pierce County. The system […]
Candidate Parson protests Congress’s failure to extend eviction moratorium
A press release from the Rebecca Parson Campaign. TACOMA, WA – Rebecca Parson, who is challenging Rep. Derek Kilmer for his House seat in WA-06, will sleep outside Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home after Pelosi’s decision to adjourn the House for a six-week paid vacation without extending the eviction moratorium. Meanwhile, Rep. Kilmer said nothing about […]