LAKEWOOD, Wash. – On Monday, July 19, the Lakewood City Council approved the purchase of body cameras by the Lakewood Police Department. Lakewood will be the first Pierce County municipality to equip all marked vehicles with in-car cameras and all officers with body-worn cameras. “We think that cameras will go a long way towards demonstrating transparency to […]
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Letter: Jason Whalen – A Proven & Experienced Civic Leader
Submitted by John Simpson. Jason Whalen is a civic leader who has sought the positive in everything he has accomplished as a member of the Lakewood City Council. My observation is premised on what I have seen and heard him do and say, respectively, over the seven years I served with him. His sole focus […]
Strickland’s Statement on the Passing of Dr. Dolores Silas
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Dolores Silas. “Councilwoman Dr. Dolores Silas was a beloved mentor, trailblazer, and a strong voice for education, equity, and progress. We will miss her. “Recognized by the City of Tacoma with a Lifetime […]
Pierce County Council Chair Appointed to National Health Steering Committee
Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young was recently appointed to a one-year term as chair of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Health Steering Committee by NACo President Larry Johnson. Johnson, a DeKalb County, Ga. Commissioner, made the leadership appointments shortly after being sworn in July 12 at the conclusion of NACo’s annual conference. The […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 26
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On July 26, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 2- July 15 is 106.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.2 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 83 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – July 27, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Margo Sue Tingle; Betty Ann Schaler; Virginia Barbara Daniels; June Patricia Malone.
Pierce Transit resumes in-person services
A press release from Pierce Transit. On July 27, Pierce Transit will resume in-person reception in Lakewood with modified hours and location. In March 2020, to protect customers and agency employees during the spread of COVID-19, Pierce Transit closed its administrative and customer service offices to the public. The Bus Shop customer service office at […]
DuPont Councilmember Kevin Ballard awarded with Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership
Submitted by City of DuPont. Kevin Ballard, Councilmember from DuPont recently received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas: Roles, responsibilities, and legal requirements Public sector resource management Community planning […]
Joint Statement from Local Health Officers Regarding Need for Masks in Indoor Public Spaces
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The health officers of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, San Juan, and Grays Harbor counties have joined together to pass on their best public health advice to protect you, your family, and our communities. We recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings […]