Submitted by The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Tacoma, WA – This weekend, Bounty Paper Towels is partnering with participating Best Friends Animal Society network partners to surprise new pet owners by helping to pick up adoption fees at shelters across the country. That includes the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County, where […]
To Know
144th Street East Sewer Extension project to start May 31
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County will be installing new sewer pipes east of Canyon Road East between 144th Street East and 160th Street East. Construction is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 31. The new system will serve approximately 290 acres of Urban Growth Area that is currently not served by public sewer service. Expanding […]
Payroll employment continues growth streak; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy added 12,300 jobs in April. “Employers are continuing to hire at an impressively strong pace,” said the Employment Security Department’s (ESD) Economist Paul Turek. “The current pace of job growth is surprising given how tight the labor market is.” Also in April, the preliminary seasonally adjusted monthly […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Staying up to date with vaccinations helps limit the spread of COVID-19 and lessens the severity of the illness if you get it. Find your dose at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. If you’re unable to get a COVID-19 vaccine because of medical reasons, a new drug brings hope. Learn more in our blog. As […]
Obituary Notices – May 20, 2022
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Albert Lee Johnson; James Michael Pitzer. Mountain View Funeral Home: Doris Marilyn Hilton. Powers Funeral Home: Dorothy Sue Wallace.
Virtual Workshop on How to Do Business With the City of Tacoma on June 1
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the Community and Economic Development Department’s Equity in Contracting team is hosting a virtual workshop and Q&A session on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 11 […]
Strickland Announces Top 15 Community Project Funding Requests
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On the heels of securing over $12 million of funding for community projects in 2022, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced a new set of requests that were submitted to the House Committee on Appropriations. Led by a panel of community leaders representing diverse sectors, the Congresswoman selected 15 projects […]
Local Sprinter Wins Silver at National Senior Games
Submitted by Madonna Hanna. Tacoma’s Madonna Hanna competed in the recent Nation Senior Games in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Madonna, 68, is coached by elite Tacoma sprinter Marcus Chamber. Chamber was supposed to be competing in Puerto Rico, but elected to travel to Florida with Hanna instead. Results 4×100 meter relay – Silver. Hanna ran the […]
West Pierce graduates new firefighters
West Pierce Fire & Rescue announcement. The latest class from the Red Knights Recruit Academy graduated May 18. Congratulations.