Pierce Transit press release. Pierce Transit will make service adjustments effective Nov. 7, 2021. Due to driver shortages, five local routes will decrease frequency of trips. The adjustments affect Routes 1, 2, 11,16, 400 and 500. No routes have been eliminated. These reductions may affect passengers’ plans to connect to other routes. Like many transportation […]
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Order Your 2022 Pet Calendar
Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County press release. Tracking your to-dos is about to get a whole lot cuter. Purchase the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s 2022 Calendar now and help support Pierce County’s most vulnerable animals! Calendars can be pre-ordered for just $20 (includes shipping fees) and feature the winners of our Washington’s […]
Pierce Transit to fuel buses with carbon neutral, Responsibly Sourced Gas
Pierce Transit press release. PureWest Energy, LLC (“PureWest”), a leading Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)-focused independent natural gas producer with operations in the Rocky Mountain region, today announced an agreement with United Energy Trading, LLC and Pierce Transit to provide its first-ever scope 1 and 2 carbon neutral, certified Responsibly Sourced Gas (“RSG”) in the country. United Energy Trading, LLC, […]
New Diversity in Local History grants program creates 11 paid internship opportunities across Washington
Washington State History Museum press release. Tacoma, WA – Washington State Historical Society’s new Diversity in Local History (DLH) grant program awards small grants to heritage organizations to fund paid internships that support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The first grants were approved in October 2021 for projects beginning in January 2022. Current community college, undergraduate and graduate […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed November 3
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. On Nov. 3, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for Oct. 11-24 is 423.6. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 12.7 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 269 COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths: A […]
Obituary Notices – November 4, 2021
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: John Michael Deloma; John Thomas Stewart; Eric Islando Banks. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Diane Marie Guthrie. Mountain View Funeral Home: Eric Andrew Anderson; Esther Brewer; Edward Gonsorowski; Katia Lewis; Siausagi Malietufa; Barbara Robak. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Debora E. Burks; Deloris M. Sims; Sylvester JL Wallace Jr. […]
Election Results
The Pierce County Auditor will release results at 4:30 pm on Nov. 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 15, 17. The last release will take place at 12 pm on Nov. 23 when the County will Certify the General Election. See county and statewide results here.
Pierce County Council appoints Yasmin Trudeau to 27th LD Senate seat
Pierce County Council press release. Today the Pierce County Council appointed Yasmin Trudeau to fill the vacant 27th Legislative District state Senate seat. The appointment came after questions from councilmembers, followed by public comment. Pierce County Council Chair Derek Young thanked the other finalists, Desiree Wilkins Finch and LaMont Green for volunteering to pursue the appointment. […]
Aspen Institute Names Pierce College as a Top 150 U.S. Community College
Pierce College press release. The Aspen Institute has named Pierce College one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. Pierce College has been ranked in the Top 10 community colleges in the […]