An announcement from Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council District 6. I am doing a last call and reminder about the Ferry Survey I sent out earlier this month. Over 900 people have participated so far, and I am really excited to have some broad data to work with as we move forward. I want to […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed July 29
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On July 29, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 7- July 20 is 135.5. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 3.7 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 71 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – July 30, 2021
Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Eric Leroy Acheson; Robert Allen Engel; Patricia Ann Roppel; William Lee Smith. Mountain View Funeral Home: John Dale Cobun; Robert G. Myers; Benjamin Mark Stockman. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Lynn F Woodall; May Helen Sledjeski; Blanche Elizabeth Young. Week’s Dryer Mortuary: Cynthia Kay Faul.
Museum tank to get a fresh coat of paint
An announcement from Lewis Army Museum. A Lewis Army Museum will receive a fresh coast of paint as part of a Living History Weekend (July 31-August 1, 2021, 10 am-5 pm). Members of the Puget Sound Military Vehicle Collector’s Club will repaint a rare M4A1 Sherman Tank on display at the Lewis Army Museum. The […]
The New Rules For Police
Submitted by Mike Zaro, Chief, Lakewood Police. There has been a lot of talk in Washington lately about the changes to policing that came from our recent legislative session. Many of the changes are administrative in nature and won’t necessarily be noticed by our community. There are a few, though, that will have a big […]
Annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival returns to the Tacoma Museum District on August 7
A press release from Washington State History Museum. Tacoma, WA – The annual IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market and Northwest Native Festival is back for 2021. The festival will be held in person on Saturday, August 7, from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM in the Tacoma Museum District. This beloved summer tradition celebrates the diverse Native cultures of […]
Lakewood First Lions Club Donates $3,000 to Support Youth Recreation
A press release from City of Lakewood. LAKEWOOD, Wash. – On Monday, July 19, the City of Lakewood was presented with a check by the Lakewood First Lions Club for $3,000 to support youth recreational programming in Lakewood. Lions President Dave O’Keeffe and Vice President Ruth Anne Hickey presented the check to City of Lakewood Parks, Recreation, […]
Strickland Amendment to Protect Coho Salmon Included in Appropriations Package Set to Pass House
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after her amendment was included in the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies section of H.R. 4502, the appropriations minibus package, which is set to pass the House of Representatives this week. The amendment highlights the urgency of increasing […]
Sound Transit seeks public feedback on 2022 Service Plan
A press release from Sound Transit. Sound Transit invites the public to learn more about proposed changes to service in 2022 and provide feedback on the Service Plan. Sound Transit is considering changes to ST Express bus and Sounder South as ridership is rebounding and the region continue to recover from the pandemic. The agency […]