Camp Colvos Brewing opened in downtown Tacoma on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Pizza lovers will love this: the menu features fat slices of New York style pizza. The Tacoma opening is an expansion for the Vashon Island based brewery that was founded by Matthew Lawrence. Lawrence opened his first Vashon taproom two years ago, but […]
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The INVEST in America Act Passed the House Today and Included $20M for Local Projects in WA-10, Strickland’s Housing Bill, and Several Key Priorities
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key investments for the South Sound in a transformational infrastructure package the House passed today. The package includes $20 million in funding for local transportation projects, Strickland and Rep. Peters’ bill, H.R.2483, the bipartisan […]
Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased June 20-26
During the week of June 20 – June 26, there were 7,505 initial regular unemployment claims (down 0.5 percent from the prior week) and 368,956 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 1.6 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Initial regular claims applications are now […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 2
On July 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 10-23 is 68.3 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.0 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 38 COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths: A woman in her 60s from Puyallup. A […]
Obituary Notices – July 3, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Lee Barber. Mountain View Funeral Home: Elizabeth Ann Burns.
Harvesting our recovery
By Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive. While the COVID-19 virus has not been fully eradicated, we are seeing exciting milestones that signal we are on a brighter path. The governor officially “opened” the state this week, ending many of the restrictions that had been put in place. On Wednesday I rescinded the emergency proclamation that […]
Lakewood City Manager July 2 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 2 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator July 2 Report to Council
Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – July 6, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88190619244 Planning Commission – July 12, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89237131081 Civil Service Commission – August 5, 2021, at 2:00 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86863423522 Preservation and Review Board – July 28, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89902278482 (*) Meetings […]
Shanna in a Dress – Quirky Folk Pop from a Clever Millennial Who Sucks at Dating
Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. She says what everyone is thinking but no one else will say and you’ll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak with a hefty side of entertainment at her shows. This witty wordsmith is known for making audiences laugh […]