Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We’re reporting more outbreaks in schools and businesses this week as Omicron continues to spread. We remain committed to keeping our schools open and safe. Some of the ways we protect students and staff safe include: Vaccines. Masking. Improved ventilation. Handwashing and respiratory etiquette. Testing. Testing remains one of […]
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Obituary Notices – January 7, 2022
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Matthew G. Lam; John Clinton Casler; Judy A Vig. Mountain View Funeral Home: Keith Garrison; Arthur Lee Gould. Powers Funeral Home: Cynthia May Hahn.
Puyallup’s River Walk Trail Closed
City of Puyallup social media post. Due to the current River Flood Warning for our area, our Parks and Recreation Department will be closing the River Walk Trail today, January 6, 2022. We will update the community once it is safe to reopen the Trail.
Pierce College Chancellor Michele Johnson, Ph.D., announces retirement
Pierce College announcement. After 45 years of teaching and leadership at Pierce College, including 15 years as a faculty member, 6 years as president of Pierce College Fort Steilacoom, and 17 years as chancellor/CEO of the Pierce College District, Dr. Michele Johnson announces her retirement effective December 31, 2022. “Dr. Johnson has committed her life […]
Firefighters and Police Rescue Resident in Lakewood House Fire
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. Shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5th, firefighters, along with Lakewood police, were called to the 4800 block of Diamond Boulevard SW in Lakewood for a house fire. Several police officers arrived before firefighters and noticed heavy dark smoke coming from the home. Officers approached the residence and […]
Jury Trials Suspended at Tacoma Municipal Court Through Feb. 1
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – As a reminder, all jury trials at the Tacoma Municipal Court are currently suspended through February 1, 2022. This change took effect January 5, 2022. The Tacoma Municipal Court front counter will continue to be open to the public from 8:30 AM – 4 PM, Monday – Friday, phone […]
Bronoske Introduces Bill to Clarify That Police Can Use Less-Than-Lethal Munitions
Washington State House Democrats announcement. Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) introduced HB 1719, legislation to clarify that police are allowed and encouraged to use less-than-lethal munitions. Last year, the Legislature passed a package of legislation designed to establish clear expectations for officer behavior; to set a baseline for the acceptable use of force, tactics, and equipment; and […]
Applicants Sought for the Sustainable Tacoma Commission
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill five positions on the Sustainable Tacoma Commission, including one youth position (ages 16-18). The purpose of the Commission is to bring community accountability to the implementation of Tacoma’s 2030 Climate Action Plan and to support public involvement in sustainability issues. The Tacoma City Council is […]
Lakewood COVID-19 testing site closed
City of Lakewood social media post. The Lakewood COVID-19 testing site located at 3003 107th St S was closed indefinitely at 5:30 on Jan. 5.