A press release from Washington State Employment Security Office. During the week of August 22 to 28, there were 5,073 initial regular unemployment claims, down 5.3 percent from the prior week. Total claims filed by Washingtonians for all unemployment benefit categories numbered 272,845, down 1.0 percent from the prior week. Initial regular claims applications are […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed September 3
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Sept. 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Aug. 12-25 is 640.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 19.65 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 448 COVID-19 cases and 7 new […]
Obituary Notices – September 4, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Willetta Jean Clein; Anna “Caroline” Butler. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Constance Ann Flanagan; Marilyn Jean Wren. Mountain View Funeral Home: Marybelle Absten. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Clara R. Burress; Gaffney Funeral Home: Nicholas William Rathke; Mary Edna Siridakis.
The power of a name
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. I was blessed to have a third granddaughter born last month. Her parents considered many potential names – and her sisters had their own favorites too. I was in the hospital room holding her for the first time when they made it official – Maggie Joy Dammeier. […]
Director of Health Dr. Anthony Chen issues outdoor mask order for Pierce County
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, Director of Health for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, issued a countywide health order Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Everyone 5 years and older in Pierce County must wear a face covering at any outdoor event with 500 or more people in attendance regardless of vaccination status […]
Steilacoom Town Administrator September 3 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s September 3 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Lakewood City Manager September 3 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) September 3 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Sex Offender Placement in Adult Family Homes in Lakewood
A news story from City of Lakewood. The City of Lakewood opposes the placement of high-risk sexual predators into residential adult family homes intended for vulnerable persons. The City also objects to the placement of potentially violent patients into distant communities in which they have no history or support network. In late August, the City […]
The St. Vinnie’s Homeless Prevention & Basic Needs Program as Easy as a Walk in the Park
In 2019 I visited Wright Park in downtown Tacoma. I saw the St. Vincent de Paul program “Homelessness Prevention & Basic Needs Program – Walk This Way” in action. I walked the paths of Wright Park taking photos of volunteers and walkers and also drove around the park several times watching the participants. I enjoyed […]