Please join us for the virtual presentation of Tacoma Historical Society’s annual awards, during our 31st Anniversary Meeting. Murray Morgan Award Recognizing notable achievement in researching, writing, compiling, or editing local history Alan C. Liddle Award Recognizing achievement in historic preservation, or historic preservation advocacy Ronald E. Magden Award Recognizing an outstanding volunteer whose unselfish […]
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Local Agents Named 2020 Award Winners by Weichert Real Estate Affiliates
Premier Properties is proud to announce their 2020 Office Award Winners. The following local agents were honored by the national franchise organization, Weichert Real Estate Affiliates, Inc., based on achieving specified production requirements in gross commission income or units closed in 2020. Heather Crittendon CRPÆ (Ambassador Club) Leonisa Chang (Executive Club) Grace Sato (Sales Associate […]
Kilmer, Strickland Accelerate Small Business Relief for Live Venues
Tacoma, WA – U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will open applications for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program to provide financial relief to live performance and art venues on Thursday, April 8, 2021. The SVOG program was established by the Economic Aid to […]
101 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, no new deaths confirmed Apr. 7
On April 7, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 183.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 101 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 40,172 cases and 516 deaths. Find more information […]
Obituary Notices – April 8, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: John Raymond Mensonides. Mountain View Funeral Home: Rodney J. Baltazar; Sokcheat Chin; John C. Dimmer; Yuriko Judy Houston; Gary Johnson; Ralph James Reinke Sr. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Joseph Dean Folden; Arlene Elaine Giandre; Kevin L. Barnard. Hill Funeral Home: Janis L. Hardy.
Lakewood Notice of Public Hearing: 2021 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
The City of Lakewood Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments on April 21, 2021 at 6:30pm via ZOOM. All persons may submit written comments about the amendments no later than noon on April 21, or testify during the public hearing. HEARING DATE: April 21, […]
Funding College Project: Honors, Awards & Scholarships
Submitted by Perry Newell. Discovering the magic of winning Awards & Scholarships, we have witnessed youth in Elementary and some in Middle School and in High School or later master the skills needed to create a successful and rewarding experience. Although federal law limits the listing of honors, awards and prizes for those under middle […]
Your Top COVID Vaccine Questions Answered
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW). The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines has accelerated across the country, including in Washington State, where vaccine eligibility will expand to all Washingtonians over the age of 16 years old on April 15. However, many community members still have questions, need support navigating misinformation, and assistance accessing resources […]
Promising Futures: Hillside fifth grader Christine Souza
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Hillside Elementary School fifth grader Christine Souza. Her favorite subject is science because she loves the hands-on experience of doing experiments in her class. She is particularly fascinated by archeology and marine biology because she enjoys learning about the past and sea life deep in the ocean. […]
Statewide Flag Lowering to honor Rep. Alcee Hastings
Pursuant to the attached Presidential message, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities continue to remain lowered to half-staff, in honor and remembrance of Congressman Alcee Hastings, of Florida. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Other government entities, citizens and […]
City of Tacoma Opens Second Round of Resiliency Grant Program on April 9
TACOMA, Wash. — In an ongoing effort to mitigate the negative economic impacts of COVID-19 on Tacoma’s micro businesses, defined as five or fewer employees including owners, the City of Tacoma’s Community and Economic Development Department established a COVID-19 Resiliency Grant Program in October 2020. In the first round of the COVID-19 Resiliency Grant Program, […]
Sound Credit Union Moves into New Branch in Graham
TACOMA, Wash. – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is pleased to announce the opening of its new full-service branch located on the corner of 187th Street East and Meridian Avenue East, just south of Sunrise Boulevard and the Pierce County Airfield. The branch has an open floor plan, designed and constructed by Momentum, Inc. in collaboration […]