A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. On July 21, 2021, at approximately 2 p.m., following an extensive search led by the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s office, 1st Lt. Brian Yang was found deceased along a run route near Mt. St. Helens. Yang was a platoon leader assigned to 513th Transportation Company, 13th Combat Sustainment Support […]
Toxic algae caution advisory issued for Spanaway Lake
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On July 21, we issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. You should avoid areas of the lake where you see algae because they can pose health concerns. You’ll see signs posted at the lake to let you know about the advisory. When you see […]
DuPont Historical Society hosting Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The DuPont Historical Society and Museum are hosting an outdoor PANCAKE BREAKFAST fundraiser at Patriot’s Landing along with their Hot Rods 4 Heroes car show. All funds raised from pancake breakfast will help to support the DuPont Historical Museum. Saturday August 7, 2021, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, ham, juice, and coffee.$9.00 for […]
SOUND BITES, Downtown Tacoma’s New Summer Concert Series
Tacoma – The Downtown Tacoma Partnership is excited to present Sound Bites, a summer concert series and outdoor dining in Downtown Tacoma. Sound Bites will kick off on August 4th at 8th Street and Pacific Avenue and run every Wednesday night through September 1st. From 5-9p.m. there will be various artists curated by Alma Mater […]
University Place to Chipseal Neighborhood Streets Next Week
The City of U.P. Public Works Department will be chipsealing eight miles of neighborhood streets from July 29 through July 31. On-street parking on affected roads will be prohibited that day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the roads will be closed during the actual chipseal application. Motorists will be able to access the […]
Letter: The effort to remove your right to vote
Submitted by Chris Leyba. The Pierce County Council introduced resolution 60 and 61 over a month ago in an effort to make the Pierce County auditor and Pierce County Sheriff appointed positions under the executive’s office. Additionally, as of yesterday they have introduced R130 and R131 to soften up the language of the other two […]
Water Assistance through LASA for Eligible Lakewood Residents
Submitted by Irene Coco, LASA Case Manager. LASA is currently helping eligible Lakewood residents with water assistance. Up to $100 of one-time annual assistance for overdue bills Seniors are eligible for $300 in assistance for overdue bills Income must be lower than 80% of Lakewood’s median income Call 253-581-8689 to make a Tuesday morning application […]
New Initiative Offers Certified Nursing Assistant Training for Young Adults Leaving High School
A press release from WorkForce Central. Tacoma, WA – A new training program in Pierce County offers young adults leaving high school an opportunity to enter directly into an in-demand field with a promising career pathway in healthcare. The Young Adult Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Cohort started in early July and runs for a total […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 21
On July 21, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 29- July 12 is 88.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 2.9 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 74 COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths: A man in his 50s from […]