During the week of May 16 – May 22, there were 11,666 initial regular unemployment claims (down 40.5 percent from the prior week) and 416,462 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 11.2 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Initial regular claims applications are now […]
Universal design workshop focuses on age-friendly homes
Sidewalk ramps at intersections, commonly called curb cuts, were designed to help wheelchairs navigate urban walkways. Once introduced, designers quickly realized their extensive value for parents pushing strollers, children riding bicycles and pedestrians out for a stroll. This realization was the first step toward Universal Design. “Universal Design: Making an ‘Age-Friendly’ Home,” will explore the […]
162 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths confirmed May 28
On May 28, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for May 6-19 is 240. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.8 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 162 COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths: A woman in her 80s from Parkland. […]
Obituary Notices – May 29, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Sharon Mary Perry. Mountain View Funeral Home: Donna Austin; Melanie Mary Kondrat; Elisabeth Utterback. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Jeoani Joel A. Gogue.
Epic
By Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive. More than two years ago we made a decision that, in retrospect, was a pretty good one. Let me give you a bit of background: those of you who remember the 2015 U.S. Open Championship probably remember it as much for the terrible putting greens as anything else. The […]
Lakewood City Manager May 28 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) May 28 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Pride – The March, The Film and The Review
The film “Pride” came out in 2014. I didn’t see it until 2016 or 2017. It tells a great story of the struggles of a gay life-style, unions and their police repressions, acceptance and struggles against authorities in Great Britain namely Margaret Thatcher’s years as Prime Minister of the U.K. The film is available on […]
American Flags Honor Veterans at New Tacoma Cemetery for Memorial Day 2021
Memorial Day evokes a range of powerful emotions and memories of loved ones who have passed away. The desire to honor them with a meaningful remembrance stirs people’s hearts. Pamela Maddess served as a Cemetery Adviser at New Tacoma Cemetery and Funeral Home, until her retirement at the end of 2020. Technically, she is officially […]
University Place Chief’s Corner
By Greg Premo, Chief of Police. Over the last 12 months, many local and state governments have been exploring various proposals related to law enforcement reforms. These discussions have included new laws on police tactics, administrative policies and new approaches to addressing criminal behavior. On May 18, Governor Inslee signed into law several bills passed […]