Pacific Lutheran University announcement. Ian Lindhartsen entered PLU with a plan. The 253 PLU Bound scholarship recipient from the Key Peninsula began his first year with plans to major in music education. But best-laid plans often go awry. Lindhartsen soon realized that wasn’t the path for him. He knew he wanted to study music, but […]
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Strickland Introduces Legislation to Help Servicemembers Access Fertility Care and Start a Family
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, led the introduction of the Expanding Access to Fertility Care for Servicemembers and Dependents Act, which would expand TRICARE coverage to make Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services available to all active-duty servicemembers (including the Reserve and National Guard) and […]
GILLIG, Pierce Transit partner on fleet electrification
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit is adding six GILLIG electric buses to its fleet, providing clean, quiet public transportation to Pierce County residents. The benefits of all-electric buses include zero emissions, 30 percent fewer parts, and lower maintenance costs compared to standard fuel buses. The new buses are similar in appearance, operation and componentry to […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed December 2
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Dec. 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Nov. 8-21 is 303.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.2 per 100,000. Today’s case and hospitalization rates are the same as yesterday because […]
Obituary Notices – December 3, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Anton T. Morar; Robert Charles Riler. Mountain View Funeral Home: Dien Le; Stanley Morris Rawlings Jr.
Stanford’s opens in Tacoma’s former Pacific Grill space. Here’s a first look
Tacoma’s newest steakhouse Stanford’s is now open in downtown Tacoma in the former home of Pacific Grill at 1502 Pacific Ave. The restaurant opened quietly on Tuesday Nov. 23, 2021 for a week-long soft opening. The official ribbon cutting and grand opening is Dec. 2, 2021. The ribbon cutting will begin at 11 a.m. and will […]
A Winter Message from the Lakewood City Council
City of Lakewood announcement. This year concludes a quarter-century of shared history. Progress has defined the 25 years that have passed since Lakewood’s incorporation in 1996. We made significant progress together in 2021, despite its challenges. This last year saw a continued emphasis on infrastructure improvements with investments focused on improving roads, adding more sidewalks, […]
Pierce County Library System Board conducts final public hearing for 2022 budget
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will conduct its second and final public hearing on its 2022 proposed budget and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 977 6052 7787, passcode: […]
Strickland Calls for Immediate Action to Protect Reproductive Health Rights Under Attack
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. As the Supreme Court takes up oral arguments in the Dobbs v. Jackson case threatening Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement. Strickland delivered remarks on the House floor today calling for urgent action to protect reproductive health rights. In September, Strickland joined a bicameral […]