The University Place Pierce County Library is bringing people together this New Year with a Speed Friending event—a first of its kind—fun and interactive way to connect with others. Making friends at any age can be challenging, however, for adults it can be more daunting, with fewer established places, such as school, to make friends. […]
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2023 State of the City Video
Before turning the gavel over to the City’s new Mayor Javier Figueroa and resuming his role as a City Council Member, outgoing Mayor Steve Worthington shared a State of the City video presentation at the Jan. 2 City Council meeting that highlighted many of the City’s major accomplishments in 2023. These included a recap of […]
2023 Alarm Summary
West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) responded to 17,809 calls for service in 2023, which is an average of 48 calls per day. Of these 9-1-1 responses: WPFR has six stations, strategically located throughout the fire district and are staffed for emergency response 24 hours per day. All firefighters are trained to a minimum of […]
Special Events Funding Announced for 2024
TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Events and Recognitions Committee (CERC) voted to approve $90,000 of Special Events funding for 39 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma in 2024. These events are free, inclusive, all-ages events that reflect many of the diverse communities and cultures throughout Tacoma. Music, performing arts, youth activities, multicultural traditions, […]
Updates to Draft Comprehensive Plan kick off with an engagement period
Pierce County released the Draft Comprehensive Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement for public review and comment by February 26. Members of the public are invited to provide input on how to plan for the next 20 years of growth in unincorporated Pierce County. The Comprehensive Plan provides a framework that guides the day-to-day decisions […]
Pierce County Library System closed Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.mypcls.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Obituary Notices – January 12, 2024
Mountain View Funeral Home: Aloisia Fazio; Joy Goldman; Eric Kroll. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Isagani D. Palermo. Powers Funeral Home: Mary Helen Lopez Selk. Gaffney Funeral Home: Philip “Skip” E Butler Jr.
35 Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets Found in Hazardous Conditions
From Jan. 3-7, Pierce County Animal Control brought a total of 35 animals to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County after being found in an unsafe, overcrowded dwelling in Tacoma. The shelter is currently caring for the 10 cats, eight dogs, six hamsters, five ferrets, three mice, two rats, and one parrot. The […]
Pierce Transit Offering Free Rides to Warming Centers
The Puget Sound is expecting very cold temperatures for the next several days. To help those who need access to transportation to get out of the cold, Pierce Transit is partnering with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free bus, Runner (on-demand), and SHUTTLE paratransit (for registered SHUTTLE customers) rides to warming centers and shelters. In addition, […]