Submitted by Jaynie Jones. “Inflammation is the ground state of cancer” says Dr. Bill Dean. In an even bolder statement, Dr. Dean asserts that, “Inflammation is the ground state of everything.” He further elucidates that concept as he explains that it all revolves around the “toxic load” and “pitta build-up” that drive inflammation and the […]
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Overnight paving closes SR 167 ramp to westbound SR 512 in Puyallup
PUYALLUP – After Independence Day, construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the northbound State Route 167 on-ramp to westbound SR 512 each night for paving. Tuesday, July 6 to Friday, July 9 and Monday, July 12 Each night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day, crews will […]
Kilmer Secures Funding for Tacoma Infrastructure Priorities as Part of the INVEST in America Act
On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act, a comprehensive infrastructure package that aims to make transformational investments in highways, roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure. Supporters of the bill believe it will create good-paying jobs, modernize the nation’s infrastructure, and reduce carbon pollution. The legislation puts some […]
Fircrest City Buildings Are Open
Starting on July 1, 2021, Fircrest City Hall is OPEN, 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. City Facilities are closed on July 5th in observance of Independence Day. For more information about operating hours for other facilities, click on one of the following: Police Parks & Recreation Public Works We ask that if you are not vaccinated, that […]
Community advocate to serve as next Tacoma Public Utility Board member
TACOMA, Wash. – On July 1 Holland Cohen, who owns and manages a real estate brokerage, became the newest member of the Tacoma Public Utility Board. A South Tacoma native, Cohen is dedicated to community advocacy with particular interest in championing growth and equitable access. She sees her appointment as an opportunity to learn about and influence policy […]
Exciting Summer at Tacoma Art Museum
After over a year of closures and temporary operating hours, Tacoma Art Museumkicks off this summer with new operating hours and more inclusive pricing, along with a series of community events and exhibitions for visitors to enjoy. Starting July 1, TAM is excited to announce the Museum opens with refreshed hours and daily prices to […]
New Camp Colvos Brewing opens in Tacoma with NY style pizza, here’s a first look
Camp Colvos Brewing opened in downtown Tacoma on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Pizza lovers will love this: the menu features fat slices of New York style pizza. The Tacoma opening is an expansion for the Vashon Island based brewery that was founded by Matthew Lawrence. Lawrence opened his first Vashon taproom two years ago, but […]
The INVEST in America Act Passed the House Today and Included $20M for Local Projects in WA-10, Strickland’s Housing Bill, and Several Key Priorities
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key investments for the South Sound in a transformational infrastructure package the House passed today. The package includes $20 million in funding for local transportation projects, Strickland and Rep. Peters’ bill, H.R.2483, the bipartisan […]
Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased June 20-26
During the week of June 20 – June 26, there were 7,505 initial regular unemployment claims (down 0.5 percent from the prior week) and 368,956 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 1.6 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Initial regular claims applications are now […]