A press release from Washington State History Museum. Tacoma, WA – Public history isn’t a subject that garners a lot of news coverage, yet fascinating and important work in the field of history is happening all the time. Each year, the Washington State Historical Society makes a point of recognizing individuals who are advancing the field of history in […]
Nighttime 5th Street Northwest closures in Puyallup
A press release from Sound Transit. Nighttime road closure of 5th Street Northwest between 2nd Avenue Northwest and West Stewart Avenue to install new utilities and continue buildout of the pedestrian bridge. When Road closures are expected from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the following dates: Monday 8/16 through Thursday 8/19 Monday 8/23 through […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 12
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 12, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 21- August 3 is 329.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 7.5 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 272 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 13, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Kui Im Lee. Mountain View Funeral Home: Alfred Estabrook; Henry Paul Knaack; Aukusotino Lalotavai Niu; Hilda Isabel Redding. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Franklin Silva. Powers Funeral Home: Martha Josephine McCullough; Michael Perzel Jr.; Duane Allen Cash. Hill Funeral Home: Clint E Graham; John William Holderman; Willmath Louise Anderson. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Gary […]
Burn Ban – Red Flag Event
A press release from Town of Steilacoom. All outdoor burning including recreational and cooking fires (except a gas grill) during this Red Flag Event is prohibited until the Red Flag Event is over as determined by the National Weather Service. See the Pierce County Fire Marshal’s website at https://www.piercecountywa.gov/982/Outdoor-Burning for additional information.
Coco playing under the stars August 13
A press release from Metro Parks Tacoma. Metro Parks Tacoma will host a screening of Coco at the SERA campus (behind STAR Center, 6002 S. Adams St, Tacoma) on August 13. The event lawn opens at 7:30 pm. Movie will start at dusk. Upcoming movies are: Friday, August 20: Raya and the Last Dragon (rated […]
Joint Statement from Local Health Officers Regarding Need for Masks in Indoor Public Spaces
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The health officers representing all 35 local health jurisdictions in Washington state have joined together to pass on their best public health advice to protect you, your family, and our communities. We recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings where the vaccination status […]
A Trip to Dollar Tree and Recognizing Hard Work and Effort
I went to the Dollar Tree in University Place last week. My wife and I live in the North/West End of Tacoma. The roof of the nearby Dollar Tree collapsed last December. It’s surprising what we find that we need at the Dollar Tree from hardware to food, and art supplies. At the U.P. Dollar […]
Hilltop Artists Residency at the Museum of Glass
A news story from Hilltop Artists. After two years away, we are THRILLED! to get back in the Museum of Glass hot shop and work with their wonderful team. Visit the Museum of Glass to see students and alumni come together to create our signature centerpieces for Celebrating Better Futures. This is your chance to […]