The following local student graduated with the St. Olaf College Class of 2022. Tacoma’s Zoe Q. Garrett, Bachelor of Arts, Parents James and Amanda Garrett One of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf challenges students to excel in the liberal arts, examine faith and values, and explore meaningful vocation in an inclusive, globally […]
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Warn named to YMCA Advisory Council
Lakewood resident Eric Warn was selected last week to serve on the Lakewood YMCA Advisory Council. Warn is a longtime member of the YMCA and volunteers as an instructor for a senior strength class three times a week. “The Y is my second home and a fabulous crossroads for meeting friends and getting the exercise […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Pierce County remains in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s low COVID-19 community level. Our COVID-19 7-day hospitalization rate dropped more than 50% from last week and we’ve seen a drop in case rate as well. At the low level, CDC recommends you: Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and boosters. Get […]
Obituary Notices – August 10, 2022
Mountain View Funeral Home: Felicidad Ayudan; Joseph V. Figueroa; Gregory Eugene Royal. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Sandy Q Acfalle. Hill Funeral Home: Bill Langevin Jr; Henrietta Langevin-Tangredi.
KOMO: Lakewood Police Department beefs up its staff as new recruits ready to hit the patrol beat
“Lakewood PD is now one officer above its normal staffing level after it over hired to prepare for pending retirements.” Watch the entire news segment on the KOMO website.
DuPont August 5 Report to Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council August 5 report by clicking here.
Good luck golfers
Pierce County social media post. Wishing all the USGA 2022 U.S. Women’s Amateur players good luck! The championship starts today through Aug. 14 at Chambers Bay. US Womens Am REMINDER: Chambers Creek Regional Park’s Central Meadow (including the dog park) and Soundview Trail are closed during the event.
KIRO: Officer helps save toddler who swallowed fentanyl pill at Tacoma park
“TACOMA, Wash. — A 2-year-old boy is recovering at a Tacoma hospital after police said he accidentally ingested a fentanyl pill at a Tacoma park on Thursday afternoon. “According to police, the child and his mother were at Oakland Madrona Park when the boy found the pill in the dirt.” Watch/read the story at the […]
Our COVID-19 data reporting continues to evolve. You’ll soon see changes
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. COVID-19 will likely be with us for some time. As we continue to evolve our COVID-19 data reporting, you’ll soon see changes to our weekly reports and data dashboards. Keeping you informed. Our goal is to keep you informed during the pandemic. We give you accurate information to protect you […]
Obituary Notices – August 9, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Mary T. Brasseaux; Mary Lorayne Breazeale. Scott Funeral Home: Damon Lamar Hill.
JBLM will conduct artillery and mortar training Aug. 9-14
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery and mortar training from Aug. 9 at 12 a.m. to Aug. 14 at 11:59 p.m. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Brush fire source of Monday afternoon smoke in Tacoma area
Tacoma Fire social media post. Firefighters are on the scene of a brush fire in the area of S. 84th and S. Hosmer Street (adjacent to NB 1-5). Please avoid the area as crews work to extinguish the blaze. As of 2:57 pm, “Crews have the fire contained and are working the hotspots. One person […]