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 […]
TNT: Former Steilacoom student files lawsuit alleging math teacher sexually harassed her
A student who recently graduated from Steilacoom High School has filed a lawsuit against the school district, claiming her math teacher sexually harassed her and the district failed to report the incident to law enforcement as required by law. Read more at The News Tribune.
JBLM Soldiers return from Fort McCoy task force supporting Afghans
Joint Base Lewis-McChord press release. JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington – Approximately 80 Soldiers assigned to 555th Engineer Brigade from Joint Base Lewis-McChord redeployed from Fort McCoy, Wisconsin Nov. 6. The Soldiers were deployed there in support of the Operation Allies Welcome mission. “The Triple Nickel Brigade was proud to join U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command, […]
Steilacoom Museum Holiday Store Opens November 13
Steilacoom Historical Museum Association announcement. The Steilacoom Museum Holiday Store will be open for shopping from November 13 through December 11 on weekends at 1801 Rainier Street, in Steilacoom. Hours are Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays 12-4. Stop by to find unique and exciting gifts and to support the Museum. Among the offerings are Advent Calendars, […]
ICYMI: Oct. 12 String Quartets
In case you missed the Oct. 12 performance by the String Quartets at Slavonian Hall in Old Town Tacoma, watch it below. In 2021-22, Classical Tuesdays is delighted to host a hybrid season of live concerts and video. Performed byMaria Sampen and Svend Ronning, violinTimothy Christie, viola and Alistair MacRae, cello ProgramBoulogne, Joseph, Chevalier de Saint-Georges ………. Quartet No. […]