City of University Place announcement. Throughout the year, the City’s Economic Development Office celebrates the openings of new, expanded or relocated businesses in the city with special ribbon cuttings. Now you can catch up on these events in a series of condensed video recaps of these celebrations and learn more about the businesses themselves. Take […]
DuPont seeks resident to fill Council vacancy
City of DuPont press release. The DuPont City Council is looking for a resident to serve as a City Councilmember position No. 5 due to the resignation of former Councilmember Kendralee Harris on September 15, 2021. This is a highly responsible legislative position with a total budget of more than 22 million dollars. Eligible citizens […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders’ Legal Rights and Protections
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. On Oct. 27, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, joined Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Subcommittee Chair Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) in introducing the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced companion legislation in the […]
Pierce Transit Hearing on Proposed 2022 Budget
Pierce Transit press release. A public hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021. The Board meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. and will be conducted virtually. The meeting can be heard by dialing 253.215.8782 and entering meeting Code 833 6529 7368, or by clicking on […]
Sounder Seahawks game day trains October 31
Sound Transit press release. Seattle Seahawks fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Seahawks 1:05 p.m. game Sunday, October 31 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 28
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 28, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 5-18 is 443.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 278 COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths: A […]
Obituary Notices – October 29, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kenneth Eugene Ewell. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Carlo Mario Santelli. Mountain View Funeral Home: Gerald Olive; Lila L. Richmond; Margot Webb; Myron Arthur West. Powers Funeral Home: H Bernice Escene. Hill Funeral Home: Donald E. Hamilton.
Nyanza reopens Friday
City of Lakewood press release. DETOUR REVISION. Commencing the afternoon of Friday October 28, Nyanza Road will reopen to all traffic. Drivers will have access to all roads within the project this upcoming weekend. Beginning Monday morning at 8:00, Gravelly Lake Drive will close at Veterans Drive for construction to occur between Veterans and Washington […]
KIRO: Viral video shows man disrupting mass, getting into physical confrontation at altar
KIRO7 news story. LAKEWOOD, Wash. — A viral video shows a man disrupting Sunday mass at St. Frances Cabrini Parish in Lakewood before getting into a physical confrontation at the altar. Read and watch at KIRO7.com.