A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. On Thursday July 15, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and the Northwest Carpenters Union held a roundtable discussion at the Northwest Carpenters Institute of Washington (NWCI) DuPont Training Centerwith labor leaders and workers on the need to support South Sound workers and working families, make child care more […]
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The Pierce Transit CTAG July 22 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit CTAG will hold a Regular Meeting on July 22 (5:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 20
On July 20, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 28- July 11 is 82.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 2.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 67 COVID-19 cases and 2 deaths: A woman in her 50s from […]
Obituary Notices – July 21, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Yevhen V. Russu; Ferne Ladelle Chapman; Mildred Ann Stebbins. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ronald Dean Angell; James M. Foss MD; Joan Harrelson; Arthur Leroy Massey; Mary A. Peterson; Leona Baskett Turosik. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Lyle G “Buz” Murphy; Francisco Rodrigues Taimanglo.
Sheriff’s Department wants help locating Rose Shilko
Via the Pierce County Sheriff’s Departments Twitter: “Pierce County Sheriff’s Detectives need your help locating Rose Shilko, who was last seen in downtown Tacoma on July 4, 2021. Rose has mental health concerns that may prevent her from caring for herself. Rose is 39 years old, 5’11” 125lbs. If you see Rose, please call 911.”
Installing overhead catenary wires on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th to S. 15th this week
A press release from Sound Transit. Crews will start installing the catenary wires over both sets of tracks along the route, starting on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th Street to S. 15th Street this week. First crews will install the spans on the Link power poles on both sides of the street […]
Save These Dates for Upcoming Lakewood Events
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – From concerts to movies to a “birthday party” for Lakewood, a number of exciting events are approaching. Summer Nights at the Pavilion concerts will be held on Thursday nights at Fort Steilacoom Park throughout July and August. Upcoming shows include Good Co, Swing (swing) on July 22, […]
Symphony Tacoma Announces 75th Anniversary Season
A press release from Symphony Tacoma. Tacoma, WA— Symphony Tacoma returns to live performance in time to celebrate the legacy of its first 75 years. The 2021-2022 Diamond Anniversary Season brings both favorite works from the rich tradition of classical music accentuated by repertoire and artists that poignantly speak to current culture. The season, which […]
Lakewood Playhouse Lives On with a Fantastic 2021-2022 Season
During COVID I worried constantly about our local theatres. Each one is a friend that supplies dreams, laughter, and tears. I would miss them horribly if they disappeared. From serious drama to out and out foolishness, Lakewood Playhouse has been a long-time supplier of mirth and caring. I recently attended the re-opening/closing of the 2020 […]