The Lakewood City Council will hold a Study Session on July 10 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
To Know
Dr. Anthony Chen officially retires as Director of Health
After more than 14 years leading Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Dr. Anthony L-T Chen officially retired last week from his position as Director of Health. Our Board of Health plans to honor Dr. Chen for his years of outstanding service to our community at an upcoming meeting, just as the Pierce County and Tacoma councils did last month. Through […]
Pierce Transit to Consider Design Changes to Bus Rapid Transit Project
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will review the agency’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and consider design changes at a Study Session beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023. Members of the public may attend the meeting in person or virtually to hear an informational presentation and to make public comment. Meeting information and […]
Obituary Notices – July 8, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Susan Tokuyama Ruge. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Margaret Frances Stone. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sharon Blind; Fredrick Jones; Jan Barbara Seferian; Corey Steiner. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Sally A. Hansch. Powers Funeral Home: Lina (Linda) Godoy Abiva. Gaffney Funeral Home: Valerie Paynton Navarro; Douglas Francis O’Brien; Brian D Coulson. […]
Sound Transit to run additional service for All-Star week, with all service fare free July 10 and 11
Sound Transit is preparing to welcome the influx of visitors during All-Star week by running additional service on Link light rail as well as special Sounder game trains, with service on Link, Sounder and ST Express buses fare free on July 10 and 11. In addition, passengers taking transit during All-Star week can find all […]
Lakewood City Manager July 7 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 7 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Jack Hyde Beach: Advisory Lifted
We lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach. We issued the advisory June 29 because of high bacteria level. Results from water samples we collected July 5 indicate the public health concern is over. Questions? Contact the Surface Water Program at ehsurfacewater-shellfish@tpchd.org or visit our website to learn more. You […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator July 7 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s July 7 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Local Animal Shelter in Dire Need of Specialized Veterinary Equipment
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County urgently needs specialized veterinary equipment in order to provide treatment for dozens of sick and injured pets that come through its doors each week. As an open-admission shelter with the largest intake in Washington state, the shelter cares for animals in critical condition with injuries and illnesses […]