On May 4, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 is 374.2. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 8.7 per 100,000. We confirmed 179 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths: A woman in her 60s from Tacoma. A woman in […]
Obituary Notices – May 5, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Mary Magdalene Eddington; Terry Olson; KimAnne Koontz; Kenneth Michael Lund; Rebecca Mary Vincent. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jesse Holmes; Peter Joseph Israel; Gordon Edgerly Moreshead. Gaffney Funeral Home: Irwin Krigsman.
Steilacoom Garden Club Plant Sale May 8th
Submitted by Sheila Moberg, President. The Steilacoom plant sale is almost here. So many plants to choose from and lots of other garden related goodies. There will be annuals, perennials, bulbs, ground covers, and other good plants for your gardens. And maybe you would like a bird house or a potted plant for Mom for […]
Three Way Breakfast Tie – Shari's Restaurant Review
I dropped Peg off for an early morning meeting. Instead of just waiting, I decided to go to breakfast instead. Shari’s Restaurant on South Union was calling to me. Peg and I were devastated when Shari’s closed their restaurant on North Pearl. It was a late night haven for us. Our friends John and Karen […]
Well Done, U.P.
The City of University Place has earned WellCity status from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). By successfully meeting WellCity requirements established by the AWC Employee Benefit Trust, the City will save two percent on all AWC Trust active medical premiums in 2022. This marks the sixth year that U.P. has earned this designation. But […]
Tacoma Public Library announces plans for reopening two additional locations, refreshing the Main Library, and expanding services
TACOMA, WASH.—Tacoma Public Library today announces several updates to its current operations: opening two more locations, upgrading facilities at downtown’s Main Library, and expanding appointment-based services to specialized library departments. Two more locations will open May 11 On Tuesday, May 11, the Kobetich Library and Moore Library will open at limited capacity for visits by appointment or walk-in. This […]
Announcing Upcoming Premiere for Latest MediaLab Documentary on Local Nonprofit Fighting Homelessness
Submitted by Pacific Lutheran University MediaLab. MediaLab students at Pacific Lutheran University will premiere their latest documentary virtually on Thursday, May 13 at 6:00 p.m. Turning the Page: The Story of Next Chapter explores how local nonprofit Next Chapter is tackling the issue of homelessness in greater Pierce County, Washington. Co-founders Monique Patterson and Kathryn […]
Promising Futures: Tyee Park 5th grader Talijha Kent
Our Promising Futures featured student this week is Tyee Park Elementary School fifth grader Talijha Kent. She brings a positive outlook to class every day and is always willing to contribute to class discussion. She has a passion for learning and helping her classmates succeed. “I really enjoy helping others learn,” she said. “It always […]
May 5 Board of Health Regular Agenda
The May 5, 2021 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Regular Agenda is available for view online. Watch the meeting live online.