Pierce County heads back to Phase 2 on Friday (April 16, 2021) and the county will pause there for at least three weeks, as was announced earlier this week by Gov. Jay Inslee. The earliest the county’s phase can be reevaluated is May 3. You can read the full details of this announcement here. […]
WSTC preparing for toll rate increases and holds local meeting in Lakewood next week
In response to reduced revenues due to a drop in travel during the pandemic, the Washington State Transportation Commission will conduct a work session next week as it prepares to increase toll rates this summer on the State Route 520 bridge and other tolled facilities. The commission will also host a local meeting virtually with […]
New Free Online COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Locator for Washington
Submitted by UnitedHealthcare of Washington. It’s a question that many are asking. Where can I or a loved one go to get the COVID-19 vaccine? With more vaccines becoming available, many people are anxious to learn where they can go to get the vaccine and when. To help make the process smoother, UnitedHealthcare has launched […]
Tacoma Power?Named 2021 Tree Line USA by Arbor Day Foundation
Tacoma – For the 17th year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has named Tacoma Power?a 2021?Tree Line USA in honor of its commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in the provider’s service area. Tree Line USA, a partnership between the Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes public and […]
Legislature approves Leavitt bill expanding education opportunities for incarcerated people
On April 14, the Legislature voted to send HB 1044 to the governor for his approval, the final step to expanding educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Washington state. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mari Leavitt (D-University Place), creates pathways from prison to postsecondary and apprenticeship education, a proven method to lowering recidivism rates and […]
Washington Veterans to Receive $1,400 Payments from American Rescue Plan Beginning this Week
Tacoma, WA – U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced today that many Washingtonians who receive Veterans’ benefits could expect Economic Impact Payments of up to $1,400 hit their bank accounts beginning this week. Many Washingtonians have already received Economic Impact Payments as part of the American Rescue Plan that Kilmer helped pass. The latest round of payments […]
143 new Pierce County COVID-19 cases, 1 new death confirmed Apr. 15
On April 15, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 210.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County and it includes a 6-day data lag. We confirmed 143 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death, a man in his 50s from Graham. Our totals are 41,301 cases […]
Obituary Notices – April 16, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Laura Beth Scott. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: James Bower; Verda Joan Jonas. Mountain View Funeral Home: Zeresenai Menghistu; Thomas Wilford Pratt.
Volunteers are on a Roll in Farrells Marsh Park
After three recent wood-chipping volunteer events in Farrells Marsh Park, the trails are looking better than ever. The Main Trail has been built up making it easily passable, muddy spots on several trails have been eliminated, and walking in general has been enhanced with a thick cover of wood chips over several trails. The hard […]