A press release from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Oct. 15, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Sept. 22-Oct. 5 is 536.3. 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 351 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – October 16, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Barbara Ann Hall; Terise Benjamin Perosi. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Sarah Anne Taylor; Bernard Gekanana Ogari. Mountain View Funeral Home: Ronald Ciro; Dennis Hannem; Sophia Haratyk; Marlys Huppert; Jaiquan Jones; Betty King; Eula L. Powell.
Harvest time
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. I have always loved Fall – the change in the weather, fall leaves, and visits to Spooner Farms with my granddaughters! Seeing pumpkins reminds me of all the work that farmers put into them before they end up decorating our porches. Planting the seeds in the field, […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator October 15 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s October 15 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Tacoma Residents and Business Owners Demand Solutions to Crime and Homeless Encampments
A press release from Tacoma Safe. Tacoma – On October 6, 2021, more than 200 Tacoma residents and business owners gathered to launch Tacoma Safe – a community-led campaign focused on addressing rising violent crime and inhumane homeless encampments. “Tacoma Safe is about bringing people together in our city to take action,” said Angela Connelly, […]
Lakewood City Manager October 15 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) October 15 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
The 9th annual FAB festival was everything we hoped for
Submitted by Bob Lawrence. The 9th annual FAB (film, art & book) festival was everything we hoped for: hundreds of visitors, special guest presentations, musical performances, ball room dancing/instruction with active participation from our visitors, 29 authors from 6 counties, over $2000 in prize money for the winning artists and 8 great films. In fact, […]
Rep. Leavitt Comment on Islamic Center Arson
A Rep. Mari Leavitt Statement. The arson at the Islamic Center in University Place is more than a crime against a place of worship. It’s hate transformed into violence designed to terrorize local residents. We will not be terrorized. Our communities have a right to safely pray and worship. And as the crime is investigated, […]
Letter: Vote Beth Elliott for Responsible Growth in DuPont
Submitted by Beth Elliott. I am running for the DuPont City Council because I believe responsible growth is a way to protect and enhance our quality of life. My last letter focused on zoning codes and this one focuses on recreation. I believe we should expand our recreational opportunities in a thoughtful, realistic, and affordable […]