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The Tacoma Refugee Choir is hosting a Rally for Peace and Welcoming at Lincoln High School on January 25, inviting the community to unite for asylum seekers, immigrants, and refugees. The event features diverse performances and speakers, aiming to promote inclusivity and support for marginalized groups. The rally highlights the choir's commitment to fostering empathy and breaking down barriers in Tacoma.
The Pierce County Council appointed new leadership for 2025, electing Councilmember Jani Hitchen as chair, with Paul Herrera as vice chair and Robyn Denson as executive pro tempore. The council also appointed Bryan Yambe to represent District 5, filling a vacancy left by Marty Campbell. This bipartisan leadership aims to address the challenges facing Pierce County while emphasizing community engagement and collaboration.
Washington State restaurants are grappling with skyrocketing egg prices, driven by avian flu outbreaks and supply chain disruptions. Business owners express significant concern as the cost of eggs has more than doubled, impacting breakfast menus and their bottom lines. The situation has forced many eateries to explore alternatives to traditional egg-based dishes.
Puppyland, a pet store based in Puyallup, Washington, has agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle allegations of illegal sales practices and failure to honor health guarantees for puppies. The settlement includes a consent decree requiring the store to implement significant reforms and improve transparency in its business practices.
Over 14,000 residents in Tacoma are at risk of deportation under President-elect Donald Trump's administration, which prioritizes undocumented immigrants with criminal backgrounds. Advocacy groups are urging individuals without legal status to prepare for potential enforcement actions, emphasizing the need for awareness of rights and resources available in the community.
The Pantages Theater will host the world-renowned a cappella group Take 6 on January 31, 2025, acclaimed for their unique blend of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop. With accolades including 10 Grammy Awards and collaborations with legends like Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston, the group promises an unforgettable musical experience. Quincy Jones praises them as the "baddest vocal cats on the planet," underscoring their exceptional talent and influence in the music industry.
Rising egg prices, driven by avian flu outbreaks and supply chain disruptions, are creating challenges for breakfast restaurants in Washington state. Owners express frustration over soaring costs, with wholesale egg prices doubling since last year, leading some establishments to consider menu adjustments. The situation underscores the broader implications of agricultural disease on food availability and costs.
A 68-year-old man from Gig Harbor, Kenneth McIntosh, has been missing for over 24 hours, prompting local police to seek public assistance in locating him. McIntosh, who suffers from dementia and diabetes, was last seen on his birthday, January 19, near Hunt Street in Gig Harbor. Authorities are particularly concerned due to his medical conditions and lack of required medications.
Over 18,000 Costco workers, including those in Pierce County, have voted to authorize a strike if a new contract is not reached by January 31, 2025. The Teamsters union, representing these workers, is demanding better wages and improved pension benefits, citing the company's record profitability. Negotiations have been ongoing since September, with the union's stance gaining traction following recent practice pickets across multiple states.
A section of southbound State Route 99 in Fife will undergo lane reductions for 42 hours as the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) removes an old bridge. The temporary rerouting will start on January 21 and is part of the larger SR 167 Completion Project aimed at improving transportation infrastructure in the region.