Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 9, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 17-30 is 407. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 289 COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths: A […]
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Obituary Notices – November 10, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Patricia Faye Dowling. Mountain View Funeral Home: Eric “Rick” Anderson; Marvin Hohn. Gaffney Funeral Home: Mary Ann Helen LaPorte; Donald Edward Sipes; Mary Catherine Bartlett.
Tacoma names Finalists for Police Chief
City of Tacoma announcement. Finalists have been identified, and biographical summaries and photos for each of the finalists are now available on the City’s website.
Free Car Washes for Veterans, Military Personnel at Classy Chassis on Veterans Day
Submitted by Classy Chassis. Classy Chassis is offering their annual FREE car washes on Veterans Day, November 11th, to veterans and all military personnel (active and retired) and their family! The complimentary car wash can be redeemed from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm at any of the five automatic tunnel sites located in Pierce County: […]
2022 Steilacoom Calendar is Available
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. The new edition of the annual Steilacoom Calendar features photos of the Steilacoom area submitted by members of the community. They capture the landmarks and sights that are familiar to all of us who travel through Steilacoom but often at a particular moment in time when the lighting or details […]
Pierce County Library System closed Nov. 11, Veterans Day
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Crab King now open in Tacoma where Outback Steakhouse recently closed
Tacoma’s newest seafood boil restaurant – Crab King – is open, and more seafood boil places are on the way in the Tacoma area. Read to the end of the story for info on the other new openings. Crab King Cajun Boil and Bar opened last week inside the former Outback Steakhouse in Tacoma at 3111 […]
Homeless Cold Weather Drive
Town of Steilacoom announcement. The local homeless population is growing and can use your help! Please donate at the Steilacoom Community Center or Cherrydale Primary School (Before and After Care Gym Door Entrance) by Friday Dec. 17, 2021. See what items are needed in the informational link here.
Port Study reveals Canadian investments more than double U.S. West Coast ports funding
Submitted by The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Current federal levels of investment in infrastructure are insufficient to build the freight system our nation needs today and in the coming decades. Improving the efficiency of existing infrastructure requires strategic investments that enable ports to handle current volumes and grow capacity to remain competitive with ports in British […]