A news story from Hilltop Artists. After two years away, we are THRILLED! to get back in the Museum of Glass hot shop and work with their wonderful team. Visit the Museum of Glass to see students and alumni come together to create our signature centerpieces for Celebrating Better Futures. This is your chance to […]
Applicants Sought for Tacoma Planning Commission Dist. 5 Position
A press release from City of Tacoma. The Tacoma City Council is looking to fill one position on the Planning Commission, the District No. 5 position. Applicants seeking a district position must reside in that district and will fill a term to expire June 30, 2024. The Planning Commission develops and updates the Comprehensive Plan and its […]
Curb and gutter work on Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to S. 16th St. and on Stadium Way south of Division Avenue
A press release from Sound Transit. After crews complete the curb and gutter work on the east side of Martin Luther King Jr. Way from S. 16th St. to S. 13th St. (on Aug. 12), they will start installing curb and gutter on the west side of MLK Jr. Way from S. 19th St. to […]
Strickland Releases New Report Detailing Health Care Marketplace Savings from American Rescue Plan
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Ahead of the August 15th deadline to sign up for expanded health care savings, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a report outlining new tax credit benefits available to residents of Washington’s 10th Congressional District as a result of the American Rescue Plan. WA-10 residents can enroll in or […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 11
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 11, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 20- August 2 is 307.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.2 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 273 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 12, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Yong Hui Kim; Sung Soo Song; John David Hedberg. Mountain View Funeral Home: Andre Davis; Terrye D. Escalante; Alane “Laine” Ferrell; Joe Meade Ghilarducci; Carlos A. Ramos; Sharon Ruth Smith; Steven Michael Thorne.
Puyallup Library to Open as Cooling Center Aug 11-14
A press release from City of Puyallup. We have an excessive heat warning for our region starting today, August 11, through Saturday, August 14. Temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s. The Puyallup Public Library will serve as a cooling center during this timeframe. The Library’s hours are: Wednesday & Thursday: 9 AM to […]
Best of the Zest Lemonade Stand Grants Available
Submitted by Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. Grant dollars for the littles to open a lemonade stand? You bet! Lakewood Lemonade Day is August 27 and we’re providing kids the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of becoming an entrepreneur by opening their own lemonade stand. For children who have completed all learning modules on the Lemonade […]
PPP Loan Forgiveness topic of Aug. 20 webinar
A press release from Pierce County. Webinars will cover the new Coronavirus relief bill updates to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions.Representatives from the SBA and the Washington State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will provide updates on the new PPP loan and loan forgiveness requirements: Topics Covered: New Direct to […]