TACOMA, Wash. – The City of Tacoma’s Neighborhood and Community Services Department provided an update on its ongoing efforts to address homelessness at today’s Council Study Session. Some of the highlights from today’s briefing include: The Council also received information about the status of several contracts with non-profit providers for shelter. The Aspen Court shelter […]
To Know
DuPont December 19 Report from Mayor, Council
Read the DuPont Mayor and City Council December 19 report by clicking here.
On Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Pierce Transit Operating on Sunday Schedule
In observation of the Christmas and New Year holidays, all Pierce Transit routes will operate on a Sunday schedule the following days: To see their bus route’s Sunday schedule, customers may visit PierceTransit.org/Pierce-Transit-Routes, click on their route number, and click on the “Sundays” tab. Pierce Transit Runner services will follow these schedules: Pierce Transit’s Customer Service […]
The Pierce County Library System closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Sunday, Dec. 24, and Monday, Dec. 25, for Christmas. 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 – December 22, 2023
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Verna Passmore; Ronald “Ronnie” Lewis Hall. Edwards Memorial Funerals Homes, Chapels and Crematories: Saundra Faye Moss. Mountain View Funeral Home: Shon Darren Cooper; James “Jim” Anthony Hiblar; Mike Jump; Debora McCaffrey; Mary Pesco; Eneida Zavala-Durante.
Verdict
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Today (December 21, 2023) our community learned the verdict in the trial of three Tacoma Police officers accused in the death of Manny Ellis. It has been more than three years since that fateful night when Mr. Ellis died in police custody. Today’s verdict will elicit a wide variety […]
Sounder trains available for NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park
Seattle sports fans can score a hat trick on travel time, parking, and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to the NHL Winter Classic at T-Mobile Park, featuring the Seattle Kraken hosting the Las Vegas Golden Knights, on New Year’s Day 2024. Special Sounder service is in addition to New Year’s Day Link light rail, […]
Tacoma City Council Approves New Tax Credits to Spur Employment for Individuals With Disabilities and Green Jobs
TACOMA, Wash. – The Tacoma City Council adopted two new tax credits on December 19 to incentivize the private sector to create green jobs and hire more individuals with disabilities. Mayor Victoria Woodards, Council Member Keith Blocker, Council Member Joe Bushnell, and Council Member Kiara Daniels brought forward the Tacoma Work Opportunity $1,000 tax credit […]
City Expands Program to Create Affordable Housing
Puyallup, WA – The City of Puyallup is delighted to announce that it has expanded its Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program to stimulate affordable housing development. City Council recently passed an Ordinance to create new opportunities for developers looking to build more housing in the City limits. The MFTE program was originally only available for […]