Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting their annual Raise Your Paw Online Auction on Oct. 20-29, an event that animals in need rely on every year. Every dollar raised from the winning bids goes directly to supplies, food, and medical care for […]
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Lakewood Sewer Main Repair Starts in November
A press release from Pierce County Planning and Public Works. Pierce County’s project to replace the broken sewer main and remove the bypass equipment in Lakewood along Steilacoom Boulevard is expected to begin within the next month. The project is designed, and the materials and equipment have been ordered. The estimated arrival time of the […]
Be An Informed Voter in U.P.
A press release from City of University Place. Before you cast your ballot in the Nov. 2 General Election, be sure to learn more about candidates running for open positions in Pierce County, including those running for U.P. School District and U.P. City Council Positions. The Pierce County Voters’ Pamphlet provides information about candidates Edward Wood and […]
CPSD offers $50 daily increase for certificated substitutes
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — Clover Park School District will now pay certificated substitutes $50 more each day to serve as substitutes in CPSD classrooms which will help alleviate pressures on schools. Certificated substitutes in CPSD can now earn up to $225 each day they work. Base rate of pay for […]
New detours coming to Lakewood’s Nyanza, Gravelly Lake Dr
A press release from City of Lakewood. DETOUR REVISION. Beginning Friday October 22, Nyanza Road will close for a short duration. During this timeframe, crews will tie the new roundabout at Gravelly and Nyanza to the existing roadway along Nyanza. The detour route will be along Gravelly Lake Drive as shown above. Drivers are advised […]
Applicants Sought for the Landmarks Preservation Commission
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill the following positions on the Landmarks Preservation Commission: Architect (One Position):Open to an individual who is currently or has been in the past a professionally certified architect. At-Large (Two Positions):Open to an individual with a demonstrated interest in historic preservation who […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 18
A press release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 18, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 23-Oct. 6 is 522.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.6 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 193 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – October 19, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Brian Christopher Baker; Crystal Renae Lorenzen; Dorothy Frances Vipond; Felicidad Parayo Go. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Michael J. Guffey; Lloyd A. Gentry. Powers Funeral Home: Otto Munroe Allison III
JBLM to train with artillery and demolitions Oct. 19-24
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with artillery and demolitions from 12 a.m. Oct. 19 to 11:59 p.m. Oct. 24. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.