The Lakewood City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on July 6 (7 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.
Board of Health July 7 Regular Meeting Agenda
The July 7, 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Regular agenda and meeting packet are available for view on our website. Watch the meeting live on our website or through Zoom and entering the Meeting ID: 966 8527 3697 and Passcode: 484284, when prompted.
House Passes Kilmer-Led Amendment to Support Fish Passage and Recovery in Infrastructure Legislation
On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act, which included an amendment led by Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the Pacific Northwest to support salmon recovery. The amendment would create a new program within the U.S. Department of Transportation, the National Culvert Removal, Replacement, and […]
Strickland Questions Army Sec. Warmuth on the Importance of Housing, JBLM Operations, and Tribal Relations at HASC Hearing
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after she questioned Army Secretary Christine E. Wormuth during a House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Hearing on the FY2022 Army Budget Request. Strickland’s questions focused on the urgent need to increase housing options for servicemembers and their families, foster a positive and equitable relationship between Joint Base […]
Obituary Notices – July 5, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Lou Stanley Young; Dawn Baty. Mountain View Funeral Home: Hoyat Beason; Leonard Drummer; Mildred L. Miller; Richard Rabisa; Taililigo Nina Tuafafie. Hill Funeral Home: Jerry E Jonas; Christopher Snell.
The Role of Inflammation in Cancer according to Urologist Dr. Bill Dean
Submitted by Jaynie Jones. “Inflammation is the ground state of cancer” says Dr. Bill Dean. In an even bolder statement, Dr. Dean asserts that, “Inflammation is the ground state of everything.” He further elucidates that concept as he explains that it all revolves around the “toxic load” and “pitta build-up” that drive inflammation and the […]
Overnight paving closes SR 167 ramp to westbound SR 512 in Puyallup
PUYALLUP – After Independence Day, construction crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the northbound State Route 167 on-ramp to westbound SR 512 each night for paving. Tuesday, July 6 to Friday, July 9 and Monday, July 12 Each night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. the following day, crews will […]
Kilmer Secures Funding for Tacoma Infrastructure Priorities as Part of the INVEST in America Act
On July 1, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the INVEST in America Act, a comprehensive infrastructure package that aims to make transformational investments in highways, roads, bridges, transit, rail, and water infrastructure. Supporters of the bill believe it will create good-paying jobs, modernize the nation’s infrastructure, and reduce carbon pollution. The legislation puts some […]
Fircrest City Buildings Are Open
Starting on July 1, 2021, Fircrest City Hall is OPEN, 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. City Facilities are closed on July 5th in observance of Independence Day. For more information about operating hours for other facilities, click on one of the following: Police Parks & Recreation Public Works We ask that if you are not vaccinated, that […]