A press release from City of Puyallup. We have an excessive heat warning for our region starting today, August 11, through Saturday, August 14. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s. The Puyallup Public Library will serve as a cooling center during this timeframe. The Library’s hours are: Wednesday & Thursday: 9 AM to […]
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Pierce County Medical Examiner seeks family or friends for more than 170 unclaimed decedents
A press release from Pierce County. What happens when someone dies, and no one claims their body? In the case of Pierce County, Wash., the Medical Examiner’s office arranges the cremation of the decedents and provides a respectful ceremony at a final resting place. A public memorial and gathering will be held on Tuesday, Aug. […]
JBLM-North Access Road Improvement Project Update
An announcement from City of Lakewood. As of August 9, the JBLM-North Access Road Improvement project is progressing on schedule. Curbing for the new roundabout at Nyanza has been poured. The water main extension will approach Veterans Drive by the end of the week. Storm drainage is progressing just behind the water main work. Once […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 10
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 10, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 19- August 1 is 287.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 386 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 11, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Floyd Keyt; Joanne Louise Moran. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Nancy Elizabeth Franzica Kelly; Robert Lloyd Brown. Mountain View Funeral Home: Clyde Russell Harris; George A Newsome Sr.; Jane Olson. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Yolanda “DeeDee” Jackson-Bradberry; William Wayne Coleman; Harold Leroy Merz; Thomas Orin Young.
Mike Griffus named Pierce Transit’s next CEO
A press release from Pierce Transit. The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners has named Mike Griffus as Pierce Transit’s next Chief Executive Officer. Griffus has served as Pierce Transit’s Chief Operating Officer since 2016, where he directly managed about 80 percent of the agency’s employees, including its 500 bus operators. As COO, Griffus oversaw and managed daily […]
Off duty deputy responds to overdose
A social media post from Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. On August 6, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office posted a tweet about an off-duty deputy who responded to an overdose call nearby. A NARCAN nasal spray and chest compressions helped the main regain a pulse.
Harmful algae blooms found in Washington lakes and rivers
A news story from Washington State Department of Health. Washington State Department of Health is advising the public to take precautions while enjoying water recreation this summer. Harmful algae blooms have been found in some Washington lakes and rivers. Algae blooms can vary in appearance, but commonly look like pea soup or are blue-green or turquoise in […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 9
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 9, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 16- July 29 is 240.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 4.4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 197 COVID-19 cases and […]