A press release from Town of Steilacoom. All outdoor burning including recreational and cooking fires (except a gas grill) during this Red Flag Event is prohibited until the Red Flag Event is over as determined by the National Weather Service. See the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s website at https://www.piercecountywa.gov/982/Outdoor-Burning for additional information.
Coco playing under the stars August 13
A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. Metro Parks Tacoma will host a screening of Coco at the SERA campus (behind STAR Center, 6002 S. Adams St, Tacoma) on August 13. The event lawn opens at 7:30 pm. Movie will start at dusk. Upcoming movies are: Friday, August 20: Raya and the Last Dragon (rated […]
Joint Statement from Local Health Officers Regarding Need for Masks in Indoor Public Spaces
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The health officers representing all 35 local health jurisdictions in Washington state have joined together to pass on their best public health advice to protect you, your family, and our communities. We recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings where the vaccination status […]
A Trip to Dollar Tree and Recognizing Hard Work and Effort
I went to the Dollar Tree in University Place last week. My wife and I live in the North/West End of Tacoma. The roof of the nearby Dollar Tree collapsed last December. It’s surprising what we find that we need at the Dollar Tree from hardware to food, and art supplies. At the U.P. Dollar […]
Hilltop Artists Residency at the Museum of Glass
A news story from Hilltop Artists. After two years away, we are THRILLED! to get back in the Museum of Glass hot shop and work with their wonderful team. Visit the Museum of Glass to see students and alumni come together to create our signature centerpieces for Celebrating Better Futures. This is your chance to […]
Applicants Sought for Tacoma Planning Commission Dist. 5 Position
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill one position on the Planning Commission, the District No. 5 position. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district and will fill a term to expire June 30, 2024. The Planning Commission develops and updates the Comprehensive Plan and its […]
Curb and gutter work on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St. and on Stadium Way south of Division Avenue
A press release from Sound Transit. After crews complete the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 13th St. (on Aug. 12), they will start installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to […]
Strickland Releases New Report Detailing Health Care Marketplace Savings from American Rescue Plan
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Ahead of the August 15th deadline to sign up for expanded health care savings, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a report outlining new tax credit benefits available to residents of Washington’s 10th Congressional District as a result of the American Rescue Plan. WA-10 residents can enroll in or […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 11
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 11, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 20- August 2 is 307.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.2 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 273 COVID-19 cases and […]