New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Vladimir M Golubkov; Ronald Eugene Bishop; Diana Dorothy Hauge; Evaristo Gonzalez. Mountain View Funeral Home: Cyprian Amadeo Jr.; Bennie Leon McCraney; Reiko K. Mihara; Olga June Olson; Patty Reynolds; Margaret A. Winters. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Francisco G. Guerrero; Sharon L. Britton; Helen B. Austin; Colleen R. McCausland. Powers Funeral […]
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Intersection of North 26th and North Orchard St closed Jan. 14
Tacoma Police Department social media post. The intersection of N. 26th / N. Orchard St. will be closed for street maintenance, Friday, Jan. 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
National Sticker Day
City of Puyallup social media post. January 13 is National Sticker Day. If you are out and about and see one of our officers, ask them for a sticker. Our officers love to connect with the community and would be happy to share a sticker with you.
Lakewood Sewer Main Repair Project Update
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County’s sewer main repair project on Steilacoom Boulevard in Lakewood is taking shape. Since breaking ground in November, the contractor working for Pierce County has installed two manholes and replaced approximately 480 feet of 36-inch-diameter pipe. Crews set the larger of the two manholes in December using a mobile crane to lift the […]
Meet Puyallup City Councilmember Dennis King
City of Puyallup announcement. There will be a new face on the Puyallup City Council in January 2022. Dennis King, a longtime local business owner, was elected in November 2021 to serve District 2 of Puyallup. City staff sat down with Councilmember King to discuss his goals, vision, and priorities while serving the City. Read […]
Johnson designated Puyallup Mayor
City of Puyallup social media post. PUYALLUP – Dean Johnson was designated Mayor and Ned Witting as Deputy Mayor at the Jan. 11, 2022 Puyallup City Council meeting. Councilmembers Julie Door, Jim Kastama, and Dennis King were sworn in and took the Oath of Office.
2022 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Premieres on January 17
City of Tacoma announcement. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards recognizes excellence in community service activities carried out by an individual, organization or group, and seeks to encourage similar efforts by others who may want to serve in the community. These awards are presented each year during the City of Tacoma’s annual […]
KBTC’s Northwest Now features Leonard Forsman, first Native American appointed to UW Board of Regents
Bates Technical College announcement. Last year, Governor Jay Inslee appointed the first Native American to the University of Washington Board of Regents, who is also the tribal chair for the Suquamish Tribe. This Friday at 7:30 p.m., KBTC’s Northwest Now will feature a conversation with Leonard Forsman. Northwest Now is a weekly public affairs program […]
South Sound 911 statement regarding COVID-19 outbreak
South Sound 911 announcement. South Sound 911 had 28 employees test positive for COVID-19 since Dec. 17, and others are awaiting test results. While we believe several of the affected employees likely contracted COVID-19 over the holidays, we understand Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department considers two positive cases at a work site an “outbreak.” Reported symptoms […]