TACOMA, Wash. – On September 24, the Tacoma City Council will hold a public hearing on the latest version of the Home in Tacoma package of code and zoning changes that govern housing construction in Tacoma. The hearing will be held during the City Council meeting and will begin upon completion of the regular agenda […]
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K9 Track for Dirt Bike Rider
At 4:14 pm, on June 30th, one of our deputies was driving on Spanaway Loop Rd when he saw a dirt bike driving north from 12500 block with no helmet. The deputy made a U-turn and tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the motorcycle rider fled. Our deputy terminated the pursuit, but then saw […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, Aug. 4, for […]
State leaders, program recipients celebrate major Paid Family & Medical Leave milestones
TACOMA – In the five years since Washington launched one of the nation’s most generous paid family and medical leave programs, customers have submitted more than 1 million applications and have received more than $5 billion in benefits. On Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee, Employment Security Department Commissioner Cami Feek, legislators, customers and community leaders highlighted the growing impact […]
Obituary Notices – August 2, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert Fred Hampton IV; Anthony Harris; Phyllis Robins; Marina Vailolo. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Rita E. Boutiette. Gaffney Funeral Home: Jeffrey Howard Rozen. Scott Funeral Home: Ronald Lee Davis. New Tacoma Cemeteries, Funeral Home and Crematory: Nancy Klotz.
Nominations now open for 2024 Larry Saunders Service Award
Submitted by Bob Warfield. Larry Saunders served our country and our city with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize Lakewood’s Police Department, as our first Chief. Home from Iraq, after returning to Army service to establish the National Police College in Baghdad, Larry honored Lakewood with tireless community service benefiting our Boys & Girls […]
Pierce County Kite Festival returns August 3-4
The highly anticipated Pierce County Parks Kite Festival is back and bigger than ever! Join us August 3-4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Enjoy spectacular kite demonstrations, family kite flying, inflatables, food trucks, vendors (like Ocean Shores Kites), and more. Bring your kites, blankets and cameras for a weekend […]
Meet your new Director of Public Health
Chantell Harmon Reed’s role as our new Director of Public Health is to protect and improve the health of everyone in Pierce County. One of her first priorities is to get to know you and hear what you need from us. Starting in August, Chantell will hold a series of meet and greets around Pierce County. Come […]
Celebrate tigers, clouded leopards, and more at Wild Cat Weekend August 3-4
TACOMA, Wash.— Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is celebrating Sumatran tigers, clouded leopards, and more during Wild Cat Weekend, August 3-4, with family fun activities that highlight how to protect cats in the wild. Point Defiance Zoo is home to two Sumatran tigers: sisters Kali, 11, and Indah, 10. On both days, guests can talk […]