Most of the Suburban Times’ readers probably know that Steilacoom is “the Town of Firsts” in Washington. And you might have been there at one or the other time if you are not as lucky as to be living there anyway. But there is another town I need to tell you about today, also well […]
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan “Yes In My Backyard” Bill to Increase Affordable Housing Production
On May 13, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09) introduced the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act, bipartisan legislation to identify obstacles to, and opportunities for, increasing home construction through better zoning, by-right development, and faster permitting. The legislation aims to encourage localities to eliminate discriminatory land use policies and remove barriers that prevent needed […]
Strickland Urges South Sound Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) is urging hardworking families in Washington’s 10th Congressional District to file their taxes before the upcoming May 17th deadline to ensure they receive the accurate amount in new advance monthly Child Tax Credit payments they are entitled to as soon as possible. As part of the American Rescue Plan Congresswoman Strickland helped […]
The Essential Contributions of U.P.’s Public Works Team
When we think of essential workers, our minds immediately focus on doctors, nurses, firefighters and police—and rightly so. But as the COVID pandemic has shown us, Public Works professionals are essential, too. Over the last year, many businesses, schools and daycares have reduced hours or closed all together, directing staff to work from home. Many […]
Lakewood’s Baskin-Robbins closed
The coolers and signage are gone from Lakewood’s Baskin-Robbins. The store, on 100th near Gravelly Lake Dr, was in that location for decades.
Jet City Pizza opening on Tacoma’s Sixth Ave
Coming to Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue neighborhood is Jet City Pizza Co., a small regional pizza chain based in Mount Vernon with six locations from Snohomish to Newcastle. It will open its seventh location at 3602 Sixth Ave, the former home of Garlic Jim’s, which closed in February. If all goes as planned, the grand opening […]
Point Defiance Bypass: Expect traffic delays at railroad crossings May 16
On May 16, Sound Transit, in partnership with WSDOT and Amtrak, will run trains on the Point Defiance Bypass for systems testing. Trains will run from Tacoma Dome station to the Nisqually Junction. Testing will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with trains running at speeds up to 79 mph. Travelers may experience […]
Pierce College program named one of nation’s top online bachelor’s in fire sciences
Pierce College’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Fire Services Leadership and Management was recently named one of the nation’s top online bachelor degrees in the fire sciences by www.CollegeConcensus.com. The program, which launched in January 2020, prepares existing firefighters to transition to roles in management and leadership positions. The program provides valuable professional development for […]
198 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed May 13
On May 13, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 364.9. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.8 per 100,000. We confirmed 198 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new deaths, a woman in her 80s from Gig Harbor. Our […]