Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We’ve administered more than 1.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in Pierce County since last December. More than 550,000 county residents are fully vaccinated. We’ve come a long way in a year’s time. But one-third of our eligible population remains unvaccinated or only partially vaccinated. One third of our […]
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Obituary Notices – December 23, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: John Joseph Walsh; Wanda Faye Martin. Mountain View Funeral Home: Sharon Bryan; Carmen M. Cintron; Sandra L. Harris; Katherine “Kathy” Marie Kube; Alicia Marshall; Cherril Rishel; Susan R. Suhre; Neva Weggen. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Mitsuko McLellan; Richard W. Gideon. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Barbara Jo (Smith) Buckley.
Lakewood’s Film96 slots are filling up fast
City of Lakewood social media post. Registration for the City of Lakewood’s upcoming short film festival is filling up fast! Only a few more team registration slots are open.
Friendly reminder from West Pierce Fire
West Pierce Fire & Rescue social media post. Don’t forget to water your tree.
Youth Marine Foundation brings World-Class Training Vessel to Tacoma
Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation announcement. The Tacoma Youth Marine Foundation will soon be home to a state-of-the-art training vessel designed to provide maritime skill training and marine science education for youth. The Youth Marine Foundation (YMF) today launched its capital campaign to purchase MV Baysmart Express and bring it to their campus on the Foss Waterway. The […]
Lakewood to Form Ad Hoc Committee to Review Tree Preservation Code
Committee to represent diverse stakeholder perspectives; those interested have 30 days to apply. Lakewood, Wash. – The City of Lakewood will convene an ad hoc committee to review current tree preservation code and prescribe revisions to be considered by the Lakewood City Council. The Tree Advisory Ad Hoc Committee will be comprised of up to 13 […]
Burger spot, Bros Burger, with giant burgers now open. Here’s a first look
Bros Burger in Puyallup’s South Hill opened quietly on Dec. 18, 2021. Fans of towering monster burgers, take note. This restaurant delivers on big burgers built with char-broiled patties and squishy buns. Doubled-up cheese, doubled-up ham, doubled-up bacon comes standard on several burgers. The house Bros Burger nearly killed me. The restaurant opened at 17526 […]
The Pierce County Library System closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, and Saturday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
NWSA import volumes continue growth trend
Northwest Seaport Alliance announcement. The Northwest Seaport Alliance saw a 7.8% increase year over year from November 2020, handling a total of 325,604 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Full imports grew 7.5%, while full exports decreased 18.4%. Year-to-date volumes improved 15.4% to 3,482,104 TEUs, with full imports growing 20.9% and full exports declining 10.5%. Phase one […]