A press release from eliseo. Tacoma, WA – On Monday October 4th, 2021, eliseo, the largest Life Plan Community in Pierce County, will officially break ground for their new expansion project, enabling the eighty-three-year-old promise to continually shape itself to embrace the hopes, dreams, and aspirations of those who call eliseo home, to become a […]
Navigating 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment – Top Questions Answered
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW). This year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, which begins October 15, is critical to ensure Washington’s 1.4 million Medicare beneficiaries have access to affordable care. Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW) is here to answer the top questions that are plaguing local Medicare beneficiaries. 1. I just received […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 5
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 5, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 12-25 is 544.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.9 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 411 COVID-19 cases and 4 new […]
Obituary Notices – October 6, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Rod “Hot Rod” Boultinghouse; Roberta Lynn Schneidt; Donald David Majors; Gregory Martin Wood; Frank Francis Bacci. Mountain View Funeral Home: Roberta “Jane” Campbell; Esperanza De Leon; Eric T. Gunderson; Christopher James Hale; Deanna Rae Stoumbaugh. Powers Funeral Home: Irene Joanne Speers; Kari Diane Bittner. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Dorothy Mae (Thompson) Holloman.
Heavy equipment on Steilacoom-Anderson Island ferry runs
A social media post from Pierce County. Anderson Island ferry riders will share some rides with heavy equipment Oct. 6-7.
Maj. Gen. Xavier Brunson selected for promotion, will assume command of America’s First Corps
A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Maj. Gen. Xavier T. Brunson will officially assume command of America’s First Corps following his promotion to lieutenant general, Oct. 6, 2021, at the I Corps headquarters building. Brunson, a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was commissioned as an infantry officer in 1990 and last commanded the 7th […]
Local Clubs Clean Up Wildlife Sanctuary
A news story from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – Over the weekend, local Rotarians, Kiwanians, Lions, students, and residents pitched in to clean up the South Puget Sound Wildlife Area. Volunteers helped by covering graffiti, removing Scotch Broom, and installing benches. A Lakewood resident donated two benches in her father’s name – he regularly […]
Statements of Facts and Other Possible Ideas
Nothing says expert in your field like someone mentioning you in an article for a local publication. When this happens, you should be prepared to share the news and spread the word. It’s not blowing your own horn; it’s just getting the word out that others think you’re doing a good job, or have an […]
Final FAB Films Feature High Tech Thriller and the Legendary Singer Buddy Holly
A press release from Phil Raschke. A deadly drone circles overhead, known terrorists meet near a crowded plaza, generals and politicians debate the outcome. “Eye in the Sky” is a must see thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Later in the afternoon, get ready to Rock and Roll to some […]