On May 10, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 367. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 11.3 per 100,000. We confirmed 137 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths: A man in his 70s from Tacoma. A man in […]
Obituary Notices – May 11, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Oleg Anatolyevich Voloshin. Powers Funeral Home: Bernadette Nadine Kline; Haley Lynn Hruza.
Construction at the Theater District Station on Commerce Street this week at night
Crews will remove part of the Theater District Station on Commerce Street this week, and will return next week to install Link power poles in the station area. The contractor will work at night this week (May 10-14 from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.), and will work at night next week (May 17-22). During these […]
DuPont Mayor & Council Weekly Report – May 7, 2021
Read the weekly report online by clicking here. Read past reports here.
Fort from Home brings maritime history to virtual audiences in May
This month, Fort Nisqually’s weekly virtual program series, Fort from Home, brings audiences two programs on the maritime history of the Fort and Puget Sound. On May 15, Fort Interpreter and educator, Michael ‘Tug’ Buse, will discuss early steam navigation on the Puget Sound. Tug will share the history of three historic vessels, the Beaver, Otter […]
‘Datsche’ – Huck in a Potsdam Garden – Movie Review
Valentine, played by Zack Segel, travels to Germany to learn more about his past and his future. He stays in his grandfather’s summer house. He finds Adam living in the attic. Adam is a refugee from Africa. You could say that Val and Adam are Huck Finn and Jim floating down the river of life […]
Lakewood Water District meeting seeks feedback on Water Use Efficiency
The Lakewood Water District will conduct a public meeting to receive public input and comment on the District’s goals as they relate to its Water Use Efficiency Program pursuant to WAC 246-290-800(2) and direction from the Washington State Department of Health. Additional information is available on the District’s website at www.Lakewood-Water-Dist.org and at the Dept. […]
Pierce County Library System’s Board proclaims 75 years of service
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will sign a proclamation declaring 75 years of service for Pierce County communities and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, May 12, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: Phone: 253-215-8782, webinar identification: 977 6052 7787, passcode: 106659 Zoom with a Zoom […]
The DuPont City Council May 11 Meeting Agenda
The DuPont City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on May 11 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions on the City’s website.