Amara Shafer has always wondered why Thai restaurants in Tacoma don’t regularly serve Thai breakfast. “In Thailand, we have morning markets. You’ll see that everywhere, people go to the market in the morning. We have dishes that are something like phad Thai. You’ll see porridge, something like congee, and rice soups. People buy their food […]
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Who is doing dynamic work in the field of history? Washington State Historical Society reveals annual History Awards
A press release from Washington State History Museum. Tacoma, WA – Public history isn’t a subject that garners a lot of news coverage, yet fascinating and important work in the field of history is happening all the time. Each year, the Washington State Historical Society makes a point of recognizing individuals who are advancing the field of history in […]
Nighttime 5th Street Northwest closures in Puyallup
A press release from Sound Transit. Nighttime road closure of 5th Street Northwest between 2nd Avenue Northwest and West Stewart Avenue to install new utilities and continue buildout of the pedestrian bridge. When Road closures are expected from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the following dates: Monday 8/16 through Thursday 8/19 Monday 8/23 through […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 12
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 12, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 21- August 3 is 329.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.5 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 272 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 13, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kui Im Lee. Mountain View Funeral Home: Alfred Estabrook; Henry Paul Knaack; Aukusotino Lalotavai Niu; Hilda Isabel Redding. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Franklin Silva. Powers Funeral Home: Martha Josephine McCullough; Michael Perzel Jr.; Duane Allen Cash. Hill Funeral Home: Clint E Graham; John William Holderman; Willmath Louise Anderson. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Gary […]
Burn Ban – Red Flag Event
A press release from Town of Steilacoom. All outdoor burning including recreational and cooking fires (except a gas grill) during this Red Flag Event is prohibited until the Red Flag Event is over as determined by the National Weather Service. See the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s website at https://www.piercecountywa.gov/982/Outdoor-Burning for additional information.
Joint Statement from Local Health Officers Regarding Need for Masks in Indoor Public Spaces
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The health officers representing all 35 local health jurisdictions in Washington state have joined together to pass on their best public health advice to protect you, your family, and our communities. We recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings where the vaccination status […]
Curb and gutter work on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St. and on Stadium Way south of Division Avenue
A press release from Sound Transit. After crews complete the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 13th St. (on Aug. 12), they will start installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to […]
Strickland Releases New Report Detailing Health Care Marketplace Savings from American Rescue Plan
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Ahead of the August 15th deadline to sign up for expanded health care savings, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a report outlining new tax credit benefits available to residents of Washington’s 10th Congressional District as a result of the American Rescue Plan. WA-10 residents can enroll in or […]