Submitted by WaFd Bank. Pierce County Community Land Trust founder Jessie Baines received a very happy surprise recently. He applied for a $5,000 grant from the WaFd Bank Foundation and was told the amount was being awarded to his non-profit that aims to help conserve inhabitable land within Pierce County to provide affordable housing and […]
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Judge blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger following AG Ferguson challenge
A King County judge ruled today that the proposed merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is unlawful and cannot go forward. The decision came following a September trial in Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s antitrust case challenging the merger. Today’s ruling is the first decision on the merits of the case amongst multiple state and […]
Weekend repairs on westbound Tacoma Narrows Bridge Dec. 14-15
TACOMA – Another section of the westbound State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge needs repair. The fix requires two consecutive days of lane closures while crews repair an expansion joint in the bridge’s surface. This expansion joint is in a different location than the one that required emergency lane closures in May. 8 a.m. Saturday, […]
City Council Receives Update on City of Tacoma’s Ongoing Efforts to Address Homelessness
TACOMA, Wash. – The City Council was presented with an update on the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to address homelessness. Utilizing a multi-faceted approach, the City continues to take significant steps to address homelessness, demonstrating a proactive and compassionate approach. By focusing on both immediate needs and long-term solutions, aligning with state and regional […]
Strickland Presents Zain Shariff as 2024 Congressional App Challenge Winner
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Dec. 10, 2024), Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced Zain Shariff, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Washington’s 10th Congressional District. “After considering many outstanding submissions, I am proud to announce Zain as the winner of the Congressional App Challenge,” said Strickland. “Congratulations to all students who […]
How it’s made
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. For nearly 40 episodes, I’ve been taking Pierce County residents behind the scenes to see you and the amazing work you do to serve them. Featuring you has been one of the most fun and rewarding things about my work as Executive. The finished videos are always incredible! There is so […]
Commissioner and Major League Baseball record-holder hangs up his cleats
TACOMA, WA: Aaron Pointer pursued sports to earn a living and ended up learning a way to live. The longtime commissioner for Metro Parks Tacoma fell in love with athletics when he was 2 and went on to have a storied career. He broke barriers as the only Black player on his professional baseball team […]
Tacoma Business Council Petition to Protect Tacoma Fire position
Tacoma Business Council announcement. Last Tuesday the City Council voted to cut 16 positions from Tacoma Fire Department. Cuts are needed to address the budget deficit, but to us things like the $1M skateboard park they plan for under 405 and other nonessential programs must be cut before any cuts to our core government services. […]
Timber! Festival of Trees raises over $2.3M to build new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital
Submitted by Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Festival of Trees benefiting MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital raised over $2.37 million to support the construction of a new hospital campus, opening in 2026. “The community’s generosity reflects the excitement for our new Mary Bridge Children’s hospital, designed just for kids,” says […]