Washington State Department of Transportation press release. LAKEWOOD – Technology that helps reduce highway travel times is coming soon to travelers in the Lakewood and Parkland area of Pierce County. As soon as Monday, Nov. 15, the Washington State Department of Transportation will activate new ramp meters at three interchanges: New ramp meter locations Thorne […]
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Operator of the Northwest ICE Processing Center must pay $23.2 million fine
Washington State Attorney General’s Office press release. On Nov. 2 U.S. District Court Judge Robert Bryan ordered The GEO Group Inc. (GEO), the for-profit operator of the Northwest ICE Processing Center, to pay $5.9 million, the amount GEO unlawfully gained through the use of $1-per-day labor since 2005. The workers performed essential tasks while detained […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 2
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 10-23 is 428.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 199 COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths: A […]
Obituary Notices – November 3, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: LaVonne Rae Carr; Hajong Chong. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jacklyn Higbee; William Allen Hurley. Mountain View Funeral Home: James Richard Anderson Jr.; Crystal Bilyeu; Walter L. Colburn; Grace Denchfield; Jack O. Douglas; Ely “Ellie” Figuracion; Doris Viray. Powers Funeral Home: Grace Lynn Gill; Wyoma Marion Sande. Scott Funeral Home: […]
Signal installation continues in the intersections in the Stadium District this week
Sound Transit press release. Crews will continue installing signals above ground at the Tacoma Avenue and N. 1st St. intersection and below ground at the Division Avenue and MLK Jr. Way intersection this week. After completing this work at Tacoma Ave/N. 1st St., crews will start installing signals in the Division Avenue and Yakima Avenue […]
Voters support Little Free Pantries
The Lakewood Rotary Clubs and Lakewood First Lions hosted food drives on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2 at the Lakewood City Hall Ballot drop-off location. The Rotary Clubs support eight pantries throughout Lakewood.
Prepare in a Year: November
West Pierce Fire & Rescue press release. West Pierce Fire & Rescue is dedicated to ensuring the community is prepared in the event of a disaster. During major disasters, such as an earthquake, firefighters may be delayed in their response to 9-1-1 calls and the community will need to rely on each other to assist […]
Don Carbón making progress on former Denny’s location
The Denny’s on 100th St in Lakewood has long sat dormant. Driving by on Nov. 1 I noticed a fresh coat of paint and a banner stating Don Carbón Mexican Grill is coming soon.
Memorial Gathering Honors Those Who Died Without a Home
Associated Ministries press release. The second Homeless Persons’ Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 3:00 pm at People’s Park, 9th and MLK Jr Way in Tacoma. The purpose of this Memorial is to remember the people in Pierce County without a home who passed away during the months of August and […]