Submitted by Dave O’Keeffe. Lakewood First Lions will be at Lakewood City Hall on Nov. 2 (1-5 pm) to collect food for Little Free Pantries. The Pantries provide 24 hour, barrier free access to food and hygiene supplies, plus a way for people to donate food. Due to increasing demand, some of the Pantries need […]
Dead men do tell tales
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier story. I recently spent a few hours with Dr. Karen Cline-Parhamovich and the Medical Examiner Team. I learned that there is quite a bit you can learn from a decedent. She considers herself a “family practice doctor to the dead,” and with her team of professionals, they diagnose the manner […]
Across the Fence: Neighborhood Candy
Some of you may remember a long past Suburban Times article of mine in which I mentioned that candy was a rare thing in my early childhood. My mother would hand me maybe one hard candy or a soft caramel a day if I had been good. I was quite average. But in average, I […]
What’s UP with Biz?
City of University Place announcement. Throughout the year, the City’s Economic Development Office celebrates the openings of new, expanded or relocated businesses in the city with special ribbon cuttings. Now you can catch up on these events in a series of condensed video recaps of these celebrations and learn more about the businesses themselves. Take […]
DuPont seeks resident to fill Council vacancy
City of DuPont press release. The DuPont City Council is looking for a resident to serve as a City Councilmember position No. 5 due to the resignation of former Councilmember Kendralee Harris on September 15, 2021. This is a highly responsible legislative position with a total budget of more than 22 million dollars. Eligible citizens […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation to Restore Amtrak Riders’ Legal Rights and Protections
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland press release. On Oct. 27, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, joined Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) and Subcommittee Chair Donald M. Payne, Jr. (NJ-10) in introducing the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) has introduced companion legislation in the […]
Pierce Transit Hearing on Proposed 2022 Budget
Pierce Transit press release. A public hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021. The Board meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. and will be conducted virtually. The meeting can be heard by dialing 253.215.8782 and entering meeting Code 833 6529 7368, or by clicking on […]
Sounder Seahawks game day trains October 31
Sound Transit press release. Seattle Seahawks fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the Seahawks 1:05 p.m. game Sunday, October 31 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed October 28
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Oct. 28, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 5-18 is 443.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 278 COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths: A […]