The Pierce Transit Board will meet on Nov. 19 remotely at 2 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here. Shortly after the meeting is called to order, the meeting will be adjourned to closed session proceedings for purposes of discussing any and all matters relating to labor negotiations, pursuant to RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b). […]
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Statewide 4-year program of multimodal transportation projects ready for public review
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. A compilation of prioritized transportation improvements projects is now ready for public review and comment. More than 1,300 statewide transportation improvement projects using $4.5 billion in federal funds are included in the 2022-2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, or STIP for short. The draft 2022-2025 STIP is a four-year program of multimodal transportation projects that […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 17
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 17, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 24-Nov. 6 is 351.4. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 229 COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths: […]
Obituary Notices – November 18, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Barbara Louise Windh. Mountain View Funeral Home: Connie L. Clark; Joseph Hill; William Peterson Sr. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Jean E. Larsen; Sylvia C. Lowrance. Gaffney Funeral Home: Kristy Mary Roeun.
First healthy armadillo pup born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium announcement. TACOMA, Wash.– Southern three-banded armadillos Vespa and Scooter welcomed a female pup into the world in late October, making them both first-time parents. The pup is the first healthy armadillo pup born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in its 116-year history. “She is healthy and the perfect little […]
Redistricting Commission fails to adopt districting plan, publishes agreed upon final mapping plan, sends to Supreme Court
After failing to submit a final mapping plan by the statutory deadline, the Washington State Redistricting Commission (WSRC) has published the state legislative and congressional district mapping plan that won consensus among the voting members of the Commission. “While we acknowledge we missed the deadline for our maps to be considered by the Legislature, we see no reason why the […]
Clover Park School District Celebrates American Education Week: English Teachers
Clover Park School District announcement. Clover Park School District is celebrating American Education Week by highlighting some of the great teachers providing students with the opportunities they need to learn and grow in the classroom. Today’s featured subject is English. Darcy Magee, Tyee Park Elementary School Tyee Park Elementary School third grade teacher Darcy Magee […]
Lakewood Water District Draft Budget topic of Nov. 18 Meeting
Submitted by Lakewood Water District. The 2022 Draft Budget of the Lakewood Water District will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for review and discussion at a Regular Public Meeting to be held on November 18, 2022, commencing at 3:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Consult our website at www.lakewoodwater.org […]
Pierce Transit EFC Nov. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Executive Finance Committee will meet on Nov. 18 remotely at 3 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.