The first full week of May is designated National Small Business Week. Every year since 1963, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. Founded in 2015 by Paul Long of Timberland Bank. The South Sound […]
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Pierce Transit Bus Stop Balancing Project
Pierce Transit announcement. On Sept. 13, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners approved the Bus Stop Balancing project proposal, which authorizes removal of up to 214 bus stops – about 10 percent of our current stops – with the March 20, 2022 service change. Balancing bus stops increases safety, ensures buses run on time, can […]
Learn more about and meet the Pierce County Library executive director finalists
Pierce County Library System announcement. Hear from and ask questions of the Pierce County Library System’s finalists for its executive director at a virtual public forum on Monday, March 7. Pierce County Library Executive Director Finalists Public Forum Monday, March 7, 4-6 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82691088642?pwd=T2RGYnorUXZpdi9WWjNRS2NtSDFJZz09 Passcode: 816682 During the candidate forum, finalists will give a brief […]
Sewage spill advisories Leach and Hylebos creeks lifted
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. On March 4, 2022, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department lifted the sewage spill advisory for Leach Creek and Hylebos Creek. We took water samples on March 2 and the results indicate public health concerns no longer exist. Learn more about our surface water quality efforts and current advisories at tpchd.org/advisories.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. COVID-19 cases continue to fall in Pierce County. But it’s still important you’re up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination. Make sure you’re fully vaccinated and boosted. Up-to-date vaccination provides the best protection against serious illness and death in the future. As of Feb. 26, 64.6% of all Pierce […]
Former News Tribune food critic Sue Kidd dies of cancer at 52
Sue Kidd, a long-time food critic and editor for The News Tribune, died Tuesday. She was 52. Kidd died from an aggressive form of cancer, according to her family. She was known in the South Sound as a fearless advocate for readers as well as for her dogged pursuit of all things related to food. […]
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Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses and schools
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. Outbreaks continued to fall across the board in Pierce County this week. Outbreaks decreased at businesses, long-term care facilities and schools. Since Feb. 3, total outbreaks and school outbreaks have both fallen more than 75%. The total number of school outbreaks fell from 13 to 9 this week. The […]
Two new ways for 5,000 households in Lakewood to Get Connected through the Federal Government’s Affordable Connectivity Program
Comcast announcement. Comcast is participating in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the $30/month benefit can be applied to any tier of Xfinity Internet service. Today, Comcast introduced two new ways for customers to connect through ACP and both are available to any customer who qualifies in all the company’s service areas. Customers can sign up […]