Pierce Transit announcement. Notice is hereby given that the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Board Meeting Retreat on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Pierce Transit Training Center Building, Rainier Conference Room, located at 3720 96th Street SW, Lakewood, Washington. The […]
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Assisted Living Locators Announces New Ownership For Tacoma Franchise
Submitted by Tracy Raymond. TACOMA, Wash. – Assisted Living Locators announced today new ownership of its Tacoma franchise. Now owned by Senior Living Advisor, Tracy Raymond, Assisted Living Locators provides the full continuum of care offering FREE guidance in locating quality assisted living and in-home care options. Raymond, a certified dementia care specialist, helps find […]
Last Chance to Participate in the Year’s Washington’s Cutest Pet Contest
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Pet owners can submit a favorite photo of their pet for a chance to win the Washington’s Cutest Pet Contest through Sept. 16. The winning dog, cat, or critter will receive the grand prize including a front cover feature in the Humane Society for Tacoma & […]
Applicants Sought for the Board of Ethics
City of Tacoma press release. The Tacoma City Council is looking for applicants to fill two positions on the Board of Ethics. The Board of Ethics has five regular members recommended by the Government Performance and Finance Committee and appointed by the City Council. The membership term is three years and is comprised of Tacoma […]
Fall Prevention Awareness Day, Sept. 22
Pierce County social media post. Falls are not a natural part of aging, but most falls can be prevented. Join us September 22 from 10-Noon at the Mel Korum YMCA in Puyallup for the annual Fall Prevention Awareness Day event! There will be fall prevention tips, exercise demos, giveaways and fun. 253-798-4600
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Updated COVID-19 booster shots are here! They offer you and your family extra protection against the latest omicron variants. Until our limited supply increases, we’ll give these booster doses to people who: Are 50 years or older. Are immune compromised or have certain medical conditions. Live in multigenerational households. Work […]
Obituary Notices – September 14, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Wayne Edward Ellingson; Johnnie Parsons; Patricia Joan Miller; John Joseph Randolph. Mountain View Funeral Home: CoraLee Burt; Jaime Centeno; Doris Conatzer; Hannelore Ida Gesina Hogan; Joseph Anthony Lockwood; Casey D. O’Neil; Patricia Ann Tennyson; Teddy Trobough; Tamara Velasquez. Gaffney Funeral Home: Ronald Vanderleest.
PCSD removes illegal encampment in Parkland
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department story. Last Wednesday, our deputies led a joint operation to clear out a large, illegal encampment on private property on 149th St S, between Pacific Ave S and C St S, in Parkland. This encampment has been the source of frequent calls for service, including shootings, assaults, stolen vehicles and overdoses. […]
100 Things to Do in Tacoma Before You Die
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. Peggy Cleveland is a Steilacoom resident, a local journalist and travel writer. Her newest work is a guide book for visiting the local attractions in the Tacoma area. A book signing event will be held for 100 Things To Do in Tacoma Before You Die – on Sunday, September 18 […]