Submitted by Dave Zink. Ballots are out, and as a Steilacoom resident I’m interested in knowing about the candidates for Mayor. Dick Muri is a long-time resident of Steilacoom and has been very active in our community. I feel I know him pretty well. His opponent, Nino Vaccaro, on the other hand, is relatively new […]
The Lakewood City Council Oct. 25 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 25 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Heritage Skills Workshop: Cider & More
Metro Parks Tacoma press release. Cider, Cyser, Melomel, Pymot, Braggot, Mead, there is not a fruit, root, flower or plant that has not been fermented and drank. All around the world, fermented cider has been an excepted part of civilization. From rural farmhouse ciders to monastery meadaries this class is an homage to the world […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation to End Veteran Homelessness
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), led the introduction of H.R. 5470, the Housing Opportunities to Mitigate Expenses for Services (HOMES) for our Veterans Act. This legislation will reduce barriers and make it easier for organizations who provide homes and services to veterans experiencing homelessness to access federal capital […]
The University Place City Council Oct. 25 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Oct. 25 (6 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Kilmer Calls for Robust Affordable Housing Investments
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer press release. On Monday, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) joined Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and over 120 colleagues in Congress to express support for keeping robust affordable housing investments in the Build Back Better Act. The letter, which was sent to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, calls for […]
Community Cleanup to be Held Nov. 6-7
The City of Lakewood will host a Community Cleanup on Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7. Community Cleanups are free events for Lakewood residents to dispose of trash, recyclables, and bulky items. City of Lakewood Fall Community Cleanup3869 94th Street SW, Lakewood, WA 98499Saturday, Nov. 6 & Sunday, Nov. 78:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The spring […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 22
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 22, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 29-Oct. 12 is 477.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 168 COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: […]
Obituary Notices – October 23, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Hae Nam Starling; Dorothea Marie Fizet; Garold Elvin Seeley. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Cesar Querimit Magat; Joanna Rogers. Mountain View Funeral Home: Phyllis Beverly Simonds. Fir Lane Memorial Park: B. Elaine Rodgers; John L. Marshall. Powers Funeral Home: Daniel Leon Zacher; Garold Elvin Seeley.