Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, secured key investments for the South Sound in a transformational infrastructure package the House passed today. The package includes $20 million in funding for local transportation projects, Strickland and Rep. Peters’ bill, H.R.2483, the bipartisan […]
Initial and continued claims for regular benefits decreased June 20-26
During the week of June 20 – June 26, there were 7,505 initial regular unemployment claims (down 0.5 percent from the prior week) and 368,956 total claims for all unemployment benefit categories (down 1.6 percent from the prior week) filed by Washingtonians, according to the Employment Security Department (ESD). Initial regular claims applications are now […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 2
On July 2, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 10-23 is 68.3 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.0 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 38 COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths: A woman in her 60s from Puyallup. A […]
Obituary Notices – July 3, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: William Lee Barber. Mountain View Funeral Home: Elizabeth Ann Burns.
Harvesting our recovery
By Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive. While the COVID-19 virus has not been fully eradicated, we are seeing exciting milestones that signal we are on a brighter path. The governor officially “opened” the state this week, ending many of the restrictions that had been put in place. On Wednesday I rescinded the emergency proclamation that […]
Lakewood City Manager July 2 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) July 2 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Steilacoom Town Administrator July 2 Report to Council
Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – July 6, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88190619244 Planning Commission – July 12, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89237131081 Civil Service Commission – August 5, 2021, at 2:00 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86863423522 Preservation and Review Board – July 28, 2021, at 6:30 PM. Zoom Invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89902278482 (*) Meetings […]
Public Comment Invited on Proposed Construction of Forensic Hospital at Western State Hospital Campus
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has proposed an amendment to the Master Facilities Plan for the Western State Hospital campus to include the construction of a proposed 350-bed forensic hospital, among other updates. The public comment period began in early June and is approaching its conclusion; comments will be […]
Prevail the Trail 5K fun run invites all ages and abilities to register
The Prevail the Trail 5K is the second race in Pierce County Parks’ Run the Fun 5K series and is open to all ages and abilities. The 5K may be completed at the racecourse in person or at a location of the racer’s choice with results submitted virtually. The in-person option of the run takes […]