The City of Puyallup seeks applications from residents to write “for” and “against” statements for the voters’ pamphlet regarding a bond measure for a public safety facility. On July 13, 2021, the City Council will consider second and final reading of an ordinance which would authorize a ballot measure to be placed on the November […]
Community advocate to serve as next Tacoma Public Utility Board member
TACOMA, Wash. – On July 1 Holland Cohen, who owns and manages a real estate brokerage, became the newest member of the Tacoma Public Utility Board. A South Tacoma native, Cohen is dedicated to community advocacy with particular interest in championing growth and equitable access. She sees her appointment as an opportunity to learn about and influence policy […]
Exciting Summer at Tacoma Art Museum
After over a year of closures and temporary operating hours, Tacoma Art Museumkicks off this summer with new operating hours and more inclusive pricing, along with a series of community events and exhibitions for visitors to enjoy. Starting July 1, TAM is excited to announce the Museum opens with refreshed hours and daily prices to […]
Grocery Outlet Announces Eleventh Annual ‘Independence from Hunger Campaign
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 11th consecutive Independence from Hunger Food Drive to combat food insecurity. From June 23 – July 31, 2021, the campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at Grocery Outlet’s 400 locations that will be distributed to local food agencies partners. […]
New Camp Colvos Brewing opens in Tacoma with NY style pizza, here’s a first look
Camp Colvos Brewing opened in downtown Tacoma on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Pizza lovers will love this: the menu features fat slices of New York style pizza. The Tacoma opening is an expansion for the Vashon Island based brewery that was founded by Matthew Lawrence. Lawrence opened his first Vashon taproom two years ago, but […]
The INVEST in America Act Passed the House Today and Included $20M for Local Projects in WA-10, Strickland’s Housing Bill, and Several Key Priorities
Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key investments for the South Sound in a transformational infrastructure package the House passed today. The package includes $20 million in funding for local transportation projects, Strickland and Rep. Peters’ bill, H.R.2483, the bipartisan […]
Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased June 20-26
During the week of June 20 – June 26, there were 7,505 initial regular unemployment claims (down 0.5 percent from the prior week) and 368,956 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 1.6 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Initial regular claims applications are now […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 2
On July 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 10-23 is 68.3 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.0 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 38 COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths: A woman in her 60s from Puyallup. A […]
Obituary Notices – July 3, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Lee Barber. Mountain View Funeral Home: Elizabeth Ann Burns.