TACOMA – Travelers who use the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge can expect daytime lane closures. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 Washington State Department of Transportation bridge crews will close the two right lanes on the 1950 westbound bridge. During this time, westbound travel across the bridge will be reduced […]
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We are working with DOH to investigate a cluster of foodborne listeriosis cases
We are working with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services to investigate 5 cases of the foodborne illness listeriosis in Western Washington. Four of the cases are in Pierce County. One is in Thurston County. All 5 patients were hospitalized and 3 died. All the cases were in […]
DuPont July 21 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council July 21 report by clicking here.
Franke Tobey Jones Announces Operations of Two Additional Tacoma Senior Centers
Submitted by Christine Hall. Franke Tobey Jones, a leading senior care provider in Pierce County, is pleased to announce its successful negotiations with the City of Tacoma to start operating both the Lighthouse and Beacon Senior Centers. Franke Tobey Jones, who will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year in operating its north Tacoma senior living […]
Which Dental Floss is Right for You?
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. What simple action serves as a one-stop shop to protecting your oral health while helping prevent gum disease and tooth decay? Flossing, and at least once a day at that. While brushing is a great place to start, there are many small crevices your toothbrush can’t reach on its own. […]
Planning is underway for Peck Sports Complex
Connectivity, sports fields and nature are big parts of the planning happening for the Peck sports park. Inspired by community input, Metro Parks Tacoma is developing a master plan for the 9-acre park in Central Tacoma. The process got a jumpstart after the Park Board unanimously voted in March to explore placing an all-season, multisport […]
Fabulous Murphtones to perform at DuPont Concert in the Park
The Fabulous Murphtones play a diverse mix of popular dance, rock, classic rock, and old school music drawing on hits from the 60’s through the 90’s and performing current rock hits of upcoming artists, along with a refreshing selection of material not often played by other bands. The performance will take place at Clocktower Park […]
Clarks Creek Elodea Removal Community Meeting
City is hosting a community meeting on August 8, 2023, at 5 pm in Council Chambers to discuss the elodea removal plan at Clarks Creek. Residents, who live along the creek, and the community at large are invited to the meeting, where staff will give a presentation about the project. Topics include: Go to our […]
MultiCare Research Institute awarded $1.4 million to increase diversity in cancer trials
TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System’s Institute for Research & Innovation received two grants totaling more than $1.4 million for projects aimed at increasing participation and diversity in cancer clinical trials. The awards come from the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment (CARE) Fund Inclusion and Diversity in Screening, Diagnosis and Cancer Clinical Trials grant. The largest award, worth […]