Washington State History Museum press release. Tacoma, WA – Washington State Historical Society’s new Diversity in Local History (DLH) grant program awards small grants to heritage organizations to fund paid internships that support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The first grants were approved in October 2021 for projects beginning in January 2022. Current community college, undergraduate and graduate […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 3
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 11-24 is 423.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.7 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 269 COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths: A […]
Obituary Notices – November 4, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Michael Deloma; John Thomas Stewart; Eric Islando Banks. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Diane Marie Guthrie. Mountain View Funeral Home: Eric Andrew Anderson; Esther Brewer; Edward Gonsorowski; Katia Lewis; Siausagi Malietufa; Barbara Robak. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Debora E. Burks; Deloris M. Sims; Sylvester JL Wallace Jr. […]
Election Results
The Pierce County Auditor will release results at 4:30 pm on Nov. 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 17. The last release will take place at 12 pm on Nov. 23 when the County will Certify the General Election. See county and statewide results here.
Pierce County Council appoints Yasmin Trudeau to 27th LD Senate seat
Pierce County Council press release. Today the Pierce County Council appointed Yasmin Trudeau to fill the vacant 27th Legislative District state Senate seat. The appointment came after questions from councilmembers, followed by public comment. Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young thanked the other finalists, Desiree Wilkins Finch and LaMont Green for volunteering to pursue the appointment. […]
Aspen Institute Names Pierce College as a Top 150 U.S. Community College
Pierce College press release. The Aspen Institute has named Pierce College one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. Pierce College has been ranked in the Top 10 community colleges in the […]
Steilacoom Historical School District’s School Board Named Board of the Year by WSSDA
Steilacoom Historical School District press release. We are pleased to announce that the Steilacoom Historical School District (SHSD) School Board has been named the Medium-Sized School District Board of the Year by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). SHSD’s School Board directors are Dr. Jennifer McDonald, Chair; Sam Scott, Vice Chair; Bob Forbes, Jason […]
Strickland Leads 70 Members on Letter Calling on HHS to Reduce Barriers to Birth Control
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a leader in the Pro-Choice Caucus, member of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and Black Maternal Health Caucus, along with Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Jackie Speier (CA-14) led a letter encouraging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to issue guidance requiring insurance […]
The Pod Works comes to U.P.
City of University Place press release. The Pod Works is a kid-friendly co-working and event space that provides support for families and small businesses. It is located at 7024 Mildred St W, Ste A. The City of University will officially welcome The Pod Works on Nov. 8 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm.