Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms co-sponsored by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) that aims to strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt […]
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Slight and steady: 4-week moving average for regular initial claims increase, regular continued claims decrease
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. For the 4-week moving average ending Nov. 27, 2021, compared to the previous 4-week moving average ending Oct. 30: Regular initial claims increased by 189 to a total of 5,461. The increase is likely due to seasonal layoffs, primarily in the construction and agriculture industries. Regular continued claims decreased by 5,686 […]
City of Tacoma to Observe Juneteenth Beginning in 2022
City of Tacoma announcement. The Tacoma City Council passed Ordinance 28794 designating June 19, Juneteenth, as an officially observed holiday in by the City of Tacoma. City of Tacoma administrative offices will be closed annually in observance of Juneteenth beginning in 2022. The City joins the Federal Government, Washington State Government and several other local […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 10
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 10, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 17-30 is 280.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 5.8 per 100,000. This week, we’re transitioning to a new reporting schedule and will […]
Obituary Notices – December 11, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Robert Charles Riler; Kathleen Mulligan. Mountain View Funeral Home: Marta Lu Firman; Brenda Ramsey; Joseph Tyfonsal Smith.
Holly, jolly
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. One of the old classic holiday songs made memorable by Andy Williams describes this month as “the most wonderful time of the year.” (If you have no idea who Andy Williams is, you can Google him!) And, it is a wonderful time of the year, thanks to our hard-working Parks department. […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator December 10 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s December 10 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
City of Tacoma Adopts Age Friendly Tacoma Action Plan
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, WA – The Tacoma City Council adopted the Age Friendly Tacoma Action Plan on December 7. The plan is the culmination of the commitment Tacoma has made to being more age-friendly since 2019 as a part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The plan was developed by […]
Lakewood City Manager’s Weekly Bulletin: Dec. 10, 2021
City of Lakewood announcement. Celebrate the Holidays at Lakewood’s Drive-Through Light Parade on Dec. 11 Pack the family into the car, bring some hot cocoa, and play your favorite Christmas music as you tour our Drive-Through Light Parade on Saturday at Fort Steilacoom Park. The event will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. There […]