City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Human Rights Commission. The Human Rights Commission is comprised of fifteen members serving three-year terms as representatives of the general public and the employer, labor, religious, racial, ethnic, disabled, and women’s groups in the city. The Commission studies, investigates […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. The latest State Department of Health (DOH) data shows vaccines offer protection against the worst COVID-19 outcomes. According to the DOH report, unvaccinated people make up more than 78% of COVID-19 hospitalizations and 75% of COVID-19 deaths. When you get your COVID-19 vaccine, or your booster if you’re already fully vaccinated, […]
Obituary Notices – January 20, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Logo Anthony Lilomaiava, Jr. Mountain View Funeral Home: John Neil Borgert. Powers Funeral Home: Emma Geraldine Hirschmann. Hill Funeral Home: Marilyn Skidmore.
Correction: North Lakewood Neighborhood Association, Jan. 25
The next North Lakewood Neighborhood Association meeting with take place Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm via Zoom and meets the 4th Tuesday of every other month at the same time throughout the year. An earlier story had an incorrect date. Connect with the group on Facebook.
Lakewood Police Department Welcomes Class of 16 New Officers
City of Lakewood announcement. Chief Zaro welcomed a new class, promoted two officers, and presented two awards during Tuesday’s Commissioning Ceremony. The Lakewood Police Department welcomed a class of new officers during a Commissioning Ceremony on Jan. 18, 2022. 16 new officers joined the LPD ranks, including 10 entry-level officers and six lateral officers. Two […]
Hidden Heroes: John Simpson
John Simpson is a Tacoma native and senior at Harrison Preparatory School. As a member of the Superintendent’s Youth Advisory Coalition and the Harrison Prep Black Student Union, John uses his powerful voice and lived experience to shape the culture of schools across the district. He is proud to collaborate with current and past members […]
Pierce Transit cancels Executive Finance Committee meeting
Pierce Transit announcement. The January 20, 2022 meeting of Pierce Transit’s Executive Finance Committee (EFC) has been canceled. The next EFC meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2022.
Strickland Delivers Over $605 Million for WA State Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that Washington state will receive $605 million in new federal funding for bridge repairs under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law she helped pass as part of the total of $605 million for Washington state bridges over 5 years, $121 million is allocated for use in FY2022. As […]
City of Puyallup Revises Comprehensive Plan Amendment Schedule
City of Puyallup announcement. Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is revising the deadline to submit for amendments to the 2022 Comprehensive Plan update. The new deadline is February 28, 2022, to submit privately initiated site applications, which would go into effect in 2022. The City’s Planning Division typically processes amendment applications for the […]