A press release from Sound Transit. Nighttime road closure of 5th Street Northwest between 2nd Avenue Northwest and West Stewart Avenue to install the pedestrian bridge over 5th Street Northwest. When Road closures are expected over four weeknights: Wednesday night, Aug 4th – 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday night, Aug 5th – 8 p.m. […]
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Eagle Scout Builds Little Free Library at LASA
Seth C. Akins, a 14-year-old Boy Scout in Troop 436, recently dedicated a new Little Free Library at LASA (the Living Access Support Alliance) located at 8956 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Seth chose to build a Little Free Library as his Eagle Scout project because of his passion for reading books. Seth explained […]
Special Events Funding for 2021-2022
An announcement from City of Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Venues & Events has approved Special Events funding contracts for 2021-2022 totaling $96,000 for 15 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma. These events are free, all ages events, which reflect many of the diverse communities and cultures throughout the City of Tacoma. Music, performing arts, […]
Dental Sealants Can Reduce Kids’ Cavity Risk by 80 Percent
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD, Delta Dental. Beyond daily brushing and flossing, dental sealants have been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cavities in kids – yet the clear protective coatings, which work by filling the deep grooves where bacteria can accumulate – remain largely underutilized. Statewide it is estimated that only 54 percent […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 2
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 9- July 22 is 152.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 215 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 3, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Danny Leroy Chastain; George Washington England III; Tanya Denise Heather Prouty. Powers Funeral Home: Sean Christopher Haynes; Emma Jean Fuller.
JBLM to train with artillery Aug 3-4
A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with artillery from 12 a.m. Aug 3 to 11:59 p.m. Aug 4. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Lewis Army Museum tanked repainted by trio of volunteers
Submitted by LTC Ronald C. Powell. July 28-31, 2021 three volunteers descended on the M4A1 Sherman Tank at the Lewis Army Museum for a paint job and refresh. They gained approval from the museum director and two volunteers came from the Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collector’s Club (PSMVCC). Ivan Urnovitz (PSMVCC newsletter editor) and club […]
Prepare in a Year: August
A story from West Pierce Fire & Rescue. 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 […]