Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We are learning to live with COVID-19. As we do so, it is important for all of us to follow the best public health practices for each situation. Make sure you’re fully vaccinated and boosted. Up-to-date vaccination provides the best protection against serious illness and death. As of March […]
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Obituary Notices – March 11, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Paul Earl Van Valkenburg; Danny Luke Joshua Stanley; Uanita Faamoe; Fusae Sato. Mountain View Funeral Home: Robert Lane Brandt Jr.; Heather Cooper; Cornelius Grant Deshawn Cox Jr.; Michael Lee Fane; Bonnie L. Kopf; Richard Mostrom Sr.; Cheryl Ann Pride; Bettina Christina Wellisch. Powers Funeral Home: Gloria Irene Brundage; Sandra June […]
TPU Upgrading Phone System
Tacoma Public Utilities announcement. We are upgrading our phone system on Friday, March 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. During the upgrade, our phone system will be down. To view other ways to make a payment, visit http://MyTPU.org/WaystoPay. To view and report outages, visit http://MyTPU.org/OutageMap.
No Charges Filed Related to 2020 Officer-Involved Shooting of Said Joquin
City of Lakewood announcement. Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary Robnett will not file charges related to the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Said Joquin on May 1, 2020. Robnett issued a thorough review of the incident to the City of Lakewood on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. The review concludes, “Officer Wiley’s use of deadly […]
1,273 calls for service in February
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post.
CPSD Participating in Washington Educator Fair March 22
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District is hosting a hiring booth at the Washington Educator Fair at the Tacoma Dome on Tuesday, March 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is a great opportunity for anyone looking for a certificated position, including teachers, counselors, nurses and more. Attendees will have […]
The Lakewood City Council March 12 Retreat Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Retreat on March 12 (8:30 AM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Orphaned Kittens in Critical Condition
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. On March 3, four 4-week-old kittens were brought to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County with a life-threatening infection after being found by a good Samaritan in an empty lot. The kittens arrived at the shelter suffering from a severe upper respiratory infection causing […]
Sound Family Medicine Wins Master of Innovation Award
Submitted by Sound Family Medicine. Puyallup – Sound Family Medicine’s brand-new Senior Clinic received the award and distinction of Champions of Commerce “Master of Innovation” for the year 2021. The Puyallup-Sumner Chamber of Commerce honors local businesses with its Champions of Commerce Awards and Gala night held last Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Pioneer […]