Pierce County Library System announcement. At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m., meeting,the Boardwill hold its second and final public hearing for the Library System’s 2023 budget and conduct other business. The meeting will be held in person at the Library’s Administrative Center 3005 112th St E, Tacoma WA 98446. Optional virtual […]
Blue Zones Project launches in Parkland and Spanaway
MultiCare announcement. MultiCare Health System, Pierce County, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health announce the launch of Blue Zones Project in Parkland and Spanaway. The Blue Zones Project is a first-of-its-kind population health initiative that uses an evidence- based approach to transform the environments in which people live, work, learn, and play to measurably improve community […]
The Pierce Transit Board Dec. 12 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Board Meeting on Dec. 12 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Obituary Notices – December 9, 2022
Mountain View Funeral Home: Donna Jane Hershberger; Ralph Alexander O’Connor. Fir Lane Memorial Park: Louis LaCroix. Hill Funeral Home: Mark Charles Baker.
Festival of Trees raises more than $1.97 million
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Festival of Trees, the largest annual fundraiser for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, returned in person over the weekend for its two signature events, Tinsel on the Town and Festival Gala. The events raised over $1.97 million for critical programs and services at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. More than 850 people attended the weekend […]
Prevent package theft this holiday season
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. ‘Tis the season for… package theft! We don’t want to bring you down as you’re getting into the holiday spirit, but we need to remind you that there some Grinches out there who are looking to snag your Christmas goodies before they make it under your tree. Here are some […]
Tacoma City Council Adopts 2023 Legislative Agenda
City of Tacoma announcement. TACOMA, Wash. – On Dec. 6, the Tacoma City Council adopted its 2023 Legislative Agenda as amended, outlining the City of Tacoma’s priorities for the Washington State Legislature and U.S. Congress. Developed with input from a diverse range of stakeholder groups, state legislators and agencies, and Tacoma community members, the Legislative […]
Pierce County seeks feedback on Residential Use Code
Pierce County social media post. We invite you to provide feedback on the proposed Residential Use Code amendment, amending the code in the Parkland-Spanaway-Midland communities. Please visit our website for more information: bit.ly/3Jvc1ax
Tacoma Youth Chorus Takes the Stage in Three Holiday Concerts
Submitted by Tacoma Youth Chorus. The Tacoma Youth Chorus invites you to bring your family and friends to celebrate the holiday season at any or all of our holiday programs in the coming weeks! First, join the combined choirs of Tacoma Youth Chorus for two festive holiday performances in the beautiful setting of Lagerquist Concert […]