A social media post from Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. On August 6, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office posted a tweet about an off-duty deputy who responded to an overdose call nearby. A NARCAN nasal spray and chest compressions helped the main regain a pulse.
Loss of a Spouse Seminar
Submitted by GriefShare. Widowed? Help is here and hope is possible. Do you dread the lonely days and nights? Wonder what to do with your spouse’s belongings? Feel like your brain is in a fog? Unsure of how you’ll go on? At a Loss of a Spouse seminar you’ll discover: Other people understand and have […]
Heartwarming Film “Stan and Ollie” to Play at Lakewood History Museum Aug. 24
A news story from Phil Raschke. The Lakewood History Museum is proud to present the heartwarming film “Stan and Ollie”, the untold story of the world’s greatest comedy team’s attempted comeback. The film will play on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 pm in the museum’s new film and special events room. This outstanding 2018 film […]
13th Annual Community Corn Roast
An announcement from Tacoma Central Church. The Tacoma Central Church (1301 Baltimore St, Tacoma) will host the 13th Annual Community Corn Roast on Sunday, August 29 (11 am-5 pm). All you can eat corn, baked potatoes, watermelon, etc., family fun event. Contests, games, face painting, blood drive, giveaways, music, health screening, and much more…rain or […]
Harmful algae blooms found in Washington lakes and rivers
A news story from Washington State Department of Health. Washington State Department of Health is advising the public to take precautions while enjoying water recreation this summer. Harmful algae blooms have been found in some Washington lakes and rivers. Algae blooms can vary in appearance, but commonly look like pea soup or are blue-green or turquoise in […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 9
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 9, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 16- July 29 is 240.1. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 4.4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 197 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 10, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Nathan Garret Pereda; Kim Phung Thi Do; Roger Neil Carson; James Wesley Thompson. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Robert P. Kruzich Sr. Powers Funeral Home: David Lawthers.
NW News: Across 41 year age gap, an Olympic hopeful and a Senior Games champ have partnership that sprints
“Not every Olympic story is happening in Tokyo this week. Take for instance two runners in Tacoma. He’s a 26-year-old former Oregon Ducks standout, now a professional quarter-miler. She’s a 67-year-old baby boomer who began sprinting barely a decade ago. Together they overcame various personal disappointments and sorrows to make a winning combination.” Read more […]
JBLM to train with artillery Aug 10-13
A press release from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime training with artillery from 12 a.m. Aug 10 to 11:59 p.m. Aug 13. Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.