Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with artillery from 12 a.m. Aug 30 to 11:59 p.m. Aug 30. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.
Tacoma Summer Blast fireworks and entertainment event announced for September 4
A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. Tacoma, WA – On Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, Metro Parks Tacoma, in partnership with The City of Tacoma, present Tacoma Summer Blast, a family-friendly day of live music, food, entertainment and crafts vendors, culminating in a fireworks display over Commencement Bay. The community-wide event, called Tacoma Summer Blast, […]
Board of Health Sept. 1 Meeting Agenda
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The September 1, 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Regular agenda is available for view on our website. Watch the meeting live on our website or through Zoom and entering the Meeting ID: 966 8527 3697 and Passcode: 484284, when prompted.
The Lakewood City Council Aug. 30 Meeting Agenda
The Lakewood City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Aug. 30 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Building Association seeks pause of costly new energy code requirements
A press release from Building Industry Association of Washington. In response to the supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which are contributing to the dramatic increase in new home prices in Washington, the Building Industry Association of Washington has asked the Governor to suspend implementation of the costly new Energy Code to April […]
Initial regular claims and total claims for all benefits decreased week of Aug. 21
A press release from Washington State Employment Security Office. During the week of August 15 to 21, there were 5,357 initial regular unemployment claims, down 3.1 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 275,558, down 3.5 percent from the prior week. Initial regular claims applications are […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 27
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 27, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 5-Aug. 18 is 606.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 13.5 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 458 COVID-19 cases and 2 […]
Obituary Notices – August 28, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Maria Yolanda Georgie. Mountain View Funeral Home: Douglas “Bud” Franklin Sr.; Raymond Arthur Jamerson; Daniel John Watson.
Engineering success
A press release from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment that gave women the right to vote. Additionally, it is a day to recognize women’s achievements, specifically in the efforts to gain equality with men. At Pierce County, we have many women leaders who are […]