With tens of thousands of Washingtonians getting vaccinated every day, there is indeed a bright light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. But the road to recovery is being threatened by those who are hesitant or who are outright refusing to get vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. On this edition of Northwest Now, we’ll […]
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Pierce Transit CEO Search Meeting, May 28
The Pierce Transit CEO Search and Recruitment Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, May 28, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Due to Covid-19 and Governor Proclamation 20-28 that is in effect, a physical meeting location will not be provided for this meeting. The purpose of the meeting is for the committee […]
Community input sought for aging and disability services
The Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) division is initiating a survey to gather community input for the two-year update to the 2020-2023 Area Plan. As the designated Area Agency on Aging for Pierce County, ADR must develop and oversee long-term services and supports for older adults and adults with disabilities living in our […]
New bakery open in Lakewood. Try the rice doughnuts and cream puffs
I was two bites in when I became completely enamored with the sweet rice doughnut. The doughnut orb came with a crunchy exterior, fried until golden brown. Each bite yielded an elastic chew with satisfying resilience. Licked with sweetness, the red beans inside were a sticky treat. Sweet rice doughnuts don’t get better than this. […]
Giving Independence and Companionship to Seniors
According to Merck Manuals, 29% of America’s elderly population lives at home. Of that, roughly 60% report feelings of loneliness and isolation. Elderly living alone can also experience underlying conditions, cognitive decline, sensory loss and undernutrition. These symptoms go unnoticed and untreated for longer than most who live in group environments. Meet Faye Calahan-Williams. Of […]
Meet Mike Snyder, PLU’s New Director of Athletics and Recreation
Pacific Lutheran University and President Allan Belton are excited to announce Mike Snyder as the new Director of Athletics and Recreation, following a national search. “I’m thrilled to welcome Mike to the Lute family,” said Belton. “He brings proven experience and an exciting vision for PLU athletics and recreation that will build on tradition, focus […]
SONIC Drive-In donates to Tacoma area teachers this Teacher Appreciation Month
To honor the creative efforts teachers have made to maneuver their ever-shifting learning environments and keep students engaged this past year, SONIC® Drive-In donated $1.5 million to teacher requests on national education nonprofit site DonorsChoose on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 4. As part of SONIC’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, the $1.5 million donation helped fund more than 7,000 teacher requests across […]
Moms’ Poor Dental Habits can put Children’s Oral Health at Risk: How cavity-causing bacteria is shared with baby, and how to prevent it
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD. Moms are superheroes – they get the kids dressed, fed and off to school and activities (plus these days many have played the role of teacher, lunch lady, principal and PE teacher). Moms also make sure that kids brush and floss their teeth and take care of their personal wellness, […]
366 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths confirmed May 26
On May 26, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for May 3-16 is 265.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 366 COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A man in his 70s from Lakewood. […]