A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council adopted Ordinance 28780 on September 21, 2021, which is effective immediately. The ordinance updates Tacoma’s Rental Housing Code (TMC 1.95) to align with the State’s Just-Cause Eviction provisions that went into effect on May 10, 2021. The updates to the City’s code will provide […]
CPSD Staff Spotlight: Lochburn family involvement coordinator Alicia Ferry
A news story from Clover Park School District. Our CPSD Staff Spotlight this week features Lochburn Middle School family involvement coordinator Alicia Ferry. She started at Lochburn in March as a temporary employee before moving into a permanent role over the summer. She worked as a manager at Starbucks for five years and utilized the company’s […]
Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske coffee and conversation tour moved to virtual format
A press release from Washington State House Democrats. 28th Legislative District State Reps. Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske are hosting a series of informal coffee and conversation events throughout the 28th Legislative District. Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the remainder of these events will be held online in order to help keep our community healthy and safe. Please visit the […]
Mother Fern Brewing opening in former Pacific Brewing space in downtown Tacoma. Here’s when
Beer lovers rejoice. The Pacific Brewing & Malting Co. space that closed to the public two years ago in downtown Tacoma is about to get a new life as Mother Fern Brewing. Mother Fern Brewing opens its doors at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at 610 Pacific Ave. The taproom and brewery will operate […]
Comcast expands Internet Essentials in Pierce County
A press release from Comcast. Comcast today announced new steps to help advance digital equity for even more people in Pierce County. Internet Essentials – the nation’s largest, most successful, and most comprehensive broadband adoption program for low-income individuals – will now expand eligibility to nearly 9,000 Federal Pell Grant recipients throughout Pierce County. These […]
The Northwest Seaport Alliance seeks full decarbonization of international shipping by 2050
A press release from Northwest Seaport Alliance. TACOMA – Full decarbonization of international shipping is urgent and achievable. The Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization asks for government action to align shipping with the Paris Agreement temperature goal. More than 150 industry leaders and organizations representing the entire maritime value chain, including shipping, cargo, energy, finance, ports, […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 23
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 23, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 1-14 is 563.7. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.9 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 601 COVID-19 cases and 2 new […]
Obituary Notices – September 24, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Dominic V. Yarrington; Mary Lou Frunz. Mountain View Funeral Home: Louis Burgermeister; Carlton J. Cash Jr.; Nellie Cassinerio; Potenciana Capili DeVilla; Ronald Patrick Fullem; Charlene L. Kubistek; Rodney D. Metzger; Patricia May Nordlund; Margaret Pivec; Jeanette Sorenson. Fir Lane Memorial Park: H. “Peter” Domingues. Hill Funeral Home: Amos Russell […]
Lakewood Playhouse presents Neil Simon’s Broadway Bound
An announcement from Lakewood Playhouse. The Lakewood Playhouse, re-opened to public performances, opens its 83rd Season main stage on Sept. 24 with the third installment of Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical trilogy, Broadway Bound. Lakewood Playhouse previously produced the first two installments, Brighton Beach Memoirs in its 80th season, and Biloxi Blues in season 81. Broadway Bound […]