Shanna in a Dress is your quirky best friend who refuses to wear pants. She says what everyone is thinking but no one else will say and you’ll get an uncensored journey of clever humor and heartbreak with a hefty side of entertainment at her shows. This witty wordsmith is known for making audiences laugh […]
Across the Fence: At Home With Salmon
My friend, Suburban Times columnist Don Doman’s recent article about the goodness of salmon has inspired this piece. Because, indeed, salmon is a tasty fish, healthy because of its Omega 3 oils, and very, very versatile. Also, here in Washington State, it’s one of the native fish and, therefore, widely available. My husband and I […]
Here are 50+ new Tacoma restaurants that opened during the pandemic
If you felt you missed out on a few things the last 15 months, you’re not alone. Dining inside restaurants was put on pause by many. It’s difficult to get up to speed after spending a year doing take-out only and eating in your sweatpants on the couch. Would you believe I wrote more than […]
U.P. City Hall Offices Reopening on July 6
City of University Place offices will begin to offer in-person hours beginning Tuesday, July 6. City Hall hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, pursuant to U.S. Centers for Disease Control, Washington State Health Department and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department directives. We welcome in-person visits, but recommend scheduling an appointment when possible. All […]
Kilmer, Cole Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Shipyard Workers, Other Federal Workers Retire On-Time
On June 30, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Tom Cole (OK-04) reintroduced the bipartisan Federal Retirement Fairness Act. This bill ensures that federal employees who started their careers as temporary workers – meaning they did not have the ability to make retirement contributions – are granted the opportunity to make catch-up retirement contributions so […]
Who Is This Crisis Over For?
Submitted by Food not Bombs Tacoma and Tacoma Democratic Socialists of America. As Governor Inslee and Tacoma Mayor Woodard, along with local elected officials celebrate the end of the pandemic at the “Welcome Back, Tacoma” event, we ask: Who is this crisis over for? The pandemic is not over. Why are we celebrating while our […]
Pierce County Library System closed Sunday, July 4, Independence Day
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Sunday, July 4, Independence Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 1
On July 1, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for June 9-22 is 69.4 The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 2.6 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 29 COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths: A man in his 70s from Tacoma. A […]
Obituary Notices – July 2, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Roberta Arlene McCormick; Chong Kap Pak. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Jane Marie Grant; Ida Veronica Smith; John Stiven Milles; Donald E. Roberts. Mountain View Funeral Home: Julia G. Santiago. Powers Funeral Home: Betty Lou Gahan. Gaffney Funeral Home: William E Higgins; Carole P Healy; Leonard E Loflin.