On April 13, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 201.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 86 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths. Our totals are 41,042 cases and 520 deaths. Find more information on: […]
Obituary Notices – April 14, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nancy Ekman Lampton. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: James Leroy Smith; Mary Theresa Maylum; Shannon Elizabeth Mendoza Goldsby. Mountain View Funeral Home: Martin A. Bodnar II; Craig A. King; Jodee Moore; Frank Merle Rullie. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Willie Ester Young. Powers Funeral Home: Stephanie Elizabeth Foote; Nguyet […]
Former U.S. Attorney Brian Moran to lead independent investigation
Brian Moran, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington, is expected to lead the independent investigation requested by the Pierce County Council into the conduct of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Council Chair Derek Young shared the news with members at Council’s April 13 regular meeting, noting after a short negotiation that included […]
2-Alarm Fire in Lakewood April 13
Crews on scene of a 2-alarm apartment fire at 30 Thunderbird Parkway in Lakewood. Please avoid the area if possible and expect delays if traveling through. More information to come as it becomes available.
LPD needs help solving Injury Hit and Run case
On April 8th, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm, an elderly male was found lying on the ground in the 3100 block of 89th Street South in the City of Lakewood. The male was struck by the pictured vehicle, which was caught on a home video system. The vehicle appears to possibly be a Black Mercedes […]
Open Range – Old Fashioned Cowboy Film Review
I don’t actively go looking for this film, but when I come across it, I can ease into the action no matter where it is. This time around I woke up just after midnight and watched it from start to finish. I would have guessed Montana, but the action was actually filmed in Alberta, Canada. […]
Lakewood City Council Amends Criminal Code Related to Controlled Substances
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – At the Lakewood City Council meeting on April 5, 2021, the Lakewood City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 750 amending Lakewood Municipal Code 9.06 related to Controlled Substances. In summary, the approved ordinance makes it a gross misdemeanor for any person to knowingly possess a controlled substance. The ordinance is intended to address a ruling by […]
New Best Coast BBQ coming to Puyallup and Lakewood
Best Coast Barbeque plans to open in late spring in Pierce County. And here’s the interesting part. If all goes as planned, two outposts will open simultaneously. One in Lakewood and the other in downtown Puyallup. If you think you’ve been reading a lot about barbecue restaurant openings lately, you’re correct. In March, I told […]
Affordable homes and housing at the heart of Dammeier proposal for $175 million in American Rescue Plan Act investments
In anticipation of soon receiving $175 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, Executive Bruce Dammeier submitted his proposed expenditure plan to the Pierce County Council today. The proposal was informed by and reflects input from an advisory group of community leaders, as well as leaders from cities and towns in the county. “We have focused […]