A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On August 6, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 15- July 28 is 222.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 4 per 100,000. Today we confirmed 243 COVID-19 cases and […]
Obituary Notices – August 7, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Yvonne Laird Seidler. Mountain View Funeral Home: Jonathan Munoz-Castro. Gaffney Funeral Home: James Francis Senko.
Steilacoom Town Administrator August 6 Report to Council
Read the Town of Steilacoom Administrator’s August 6 report to the Town Council by clicking here.
Tacoma Artists Encouraged to Apply for Arts at the Armory
A press release from City of Tacoma. TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma Arts Commission is now accepting applications from Tacoma-based artists who are interested in sharing, demonstrating, and/or selling their work at Arts at the Armory. This new event, developed in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month, will feature Tacoma artists sharing […]
Please stop the ride….
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. As a kid growing up in University Place, I loved going to the Puyallup Fair. Hobby Town, the Dairy Barn, the Pig Palace, scones, and exhibits – I loved all of it. I also liked the rides – at least most of them. Once, after visiting one […]
Sound Transit Board adopts plan for delivering critical transit expansions as quickly as possible
A press release from Sound Transit. Following 17 months of discussions and engagement with jurisdictions and stakeholders, the Sound Transit Board on August 5 adopted a realignment plan that will serve as a framework for delivering critical transit expansions across the region as rapidly as possible. The steep rise in real estate and construction costs […]
Lakewood City Manager August 6 Info Bulletin
Read the Lakewood City Manager’s (John Caulfield) August 6 Info Bulletin to the Mayor and City Council online by clicking here.
Clover Park School Board to host Regular Board Meeting Aug. 9
A press release from Clover Park School District. LAKEWOOD, Wash — The Clover Park School District (CPSD) Board of Directors will hold its regular board meeting on Monday, Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. The regular board meeting will be held at the CPSD’s District Office and live streamed on Zoom for those who cannot attend […]
Across the Fence: The Icing on the Cake
When I was a little child, anything sweet was an absolute treat. The icing on a cake was heaven on earth, and one of my favorite cakes was a Madeira cake with a blood orange sugar glaze. Not so much for the pretty pink color, but for the unique fruit flavor, the slight acidity, and […]