Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Thursday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Tacoma’s Dukesbay Theatre Carving Out Its Own Audience
I think perhaps the acting bug strikes early and stays with you most of your life, whether on the stage or in the audience enjoying the events going on just a few feet or yards away. I’ve come across this notion a number of times from others as well as my own involvement and enjoyment. […]
Crab King now open in Tacoma where Outback Steakhouse recently closed
Tacoma’s newest seafood boil restaurant – Crab King – is open, and more seafood boil places are on the way in the Tacoma area. Read to the end of the story for info on the other new openings. Crab King Cajun Boil and Bar opened last week inside the former Outback Steakhouse in Tacoma at 3111 […]
Homeless Cold Weather Drive
Town of Steilacoom announcement. The local homeless population is growing and can use your help! Please donate at the Steilacoom Community Center or Cherrydale Primary School (Before and After Care Gym Door Entrance) by Friday Dec. 17, 2021. See what items are needed in the informational link here.
Port Study reveals Canadian investments more than double U.S. West Coast ports funding
Submitted by The Northwest Seaport Alliance. Current federal levels of investment in infrastructure are insufficient to build the freight system our nation needs today and in the coming decades. Improving the efficiency of existing infrastructure requires strategic investments that enable ports to handle current volumes and grow capacity to remain competitive with ports in British […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 8
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 8, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 14-27 is 417.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.4 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 198 COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: A […]
Obituary Notices – November 9, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Emma Lillian Ross; Iris Schwarz Baiocchi. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Linda S. Cunningham.
JBLM to train with mortar and demolitions Nov. 9-10
Joint Base Lewis-McChord announcement. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with mortars and demolitions from 6:30 a.m. Nov. 9 to 11:59 p.m. Nov. 10. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Thanksgiving 2021: Restaurants with take-out and dine-in around Tacoma, Pierce County
Not everybody wants to cook on Thanksgiving, which is Nov. 25, 2021 this year. That’s less than three weeks, people. I’m here to help with all your Thanksgiving needs with a list of places with take-out options, plus dine-in options in and around Tacoma and Pierce County. I’ve even got a restaurant with a 100 percent […]