Pierce County Library System press release. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – As students begin a new school year, many students, parents, and caregivers are looking for tools and resources to start the school year strong. The Pierce County Library System’s Tools for Students (http://tools.pcls.us) provides in-library and online resources including live tutors and Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]
Safe Streets Invites The Community to Their Annual Benefit Celebration
Submitted by M Agency. TACOMA – Safe Streets will not rest until every neighborhood in Pierce County is safe for everyone! Thirty-three years ago Safe Streets began building the bridge between law enforcement, government agencies, and the surrounding communities to reclaim neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and schools from crime and violence. By connecting neighbors to share […]
Feeling Stressed or in Pain? Alternative Treatments Can Help
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington. Acupuncture, chiropractic care and massage therapy are hundreds and thousands of years old, and are meeting a need for flexible and non-invasive therapy for chronic pain, stress and more today. Dr. LuAnn Chen, Senior Medical Director at Community Health Plan of Washington, has answers to some common questions […]
PLU academic programs restructured into four distinct colleges
Pacific Lutheran University announcement. A long-planned academic restructure is being implemented that organizes Pacific Lutheran University’s academic programs into four colleges: the College of Health Professions; the College of Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Social Sciences; the College of Natural Sciences; and the College of Professional Studies. “We’re very grateful to the faculty and staff all […]
Kilmer to Hold Telephone Town Hall
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Tacoma, WA – On Wednesday, September 7, at 6:00pm PT, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) will hold a telephone town hall. “It’s important for me to hear from as many constituents as possible across our region,” said Rep. Kilmer. “I hope folks will be able to join my upcoming telephone […]
Be All That You Can Be
Joint Base Lewis-McChord social media post.
County Council passes R2022-118
Pierce County social media post. The Pierce County Council, on August 30, passed R2022-118 following strong support from the community during public comment. #VisionZero is intended to reduce traffic deaths & serious injuries to zero in Pierce County by 2035, prioritizing safe mobility for all
Obituary Notices – September 3, 2022
Mountain View Funeral Home: Alta May Bell; Alan Arthur Clay; David Louis Degon; So Ja Jeon; Florence Edith Roper; Tufanua Sala; Calvin Stubblefield. Powers Funeral Home: William A Lawrence; Diane Gertrude Dudley.
Continuing to Serve
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier story. Last March at Deputy Dom Calata’s Celebration of Life, I committed, on behalf of the people of Pierce County, to NEVER FORGET – his service and his sacrifice for our community. On Wednesday, I took part in the dedication of our Sheriff’s Department’s Defensive Tactics training gym in Dom’s […]