To provide better service to riders and community partners, Pierce Transit has launched its new website. The new site features: The website functions well on smartphones, tablets and desktop computers. To engage with the new website, visit PierceTransit.org.
Steilacoom Historical School District’s School Board Recognized as a Board of Distinction
We are pleased to announce that the Steilacoom Historical School District (SHSD) School Board has recieved a Board of Distinction award by the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA). The SHSD Board also received this honor in 2021 and 2022. The Boards of Distinction program is an evidence-based program that screens applicants based on rigorous criteria. […]
Pierce County Superior Court Clerk’s Office announces temporary service modifications due to statewide system outage
The Pierce County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office is experiencing service interruptions due to unauthorized activity detected on the Washington Courts network. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has taken immediate action to secure critical systems and is actively working to safely restore services. During this period of limited system access, the Pierce County […]
Obituary Notices – November 5, 2024
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home: Roberta Francine Phillips. Mountain View Funeral Home: Terry LaRoque. Scott Funeral Home: Claudell Baxter; Theotis Stuart.
ShotSpotter Information Forum
Submitted by Tacoma Coalition for Police Accountability. Join us for a ShotSpotter Information Forum on Sunday Nov 10th from 1-3pm at Evergreen College in Tacoma. Tacoma received a grant for a 3-year pilot program of the ShotSpotter gunshot-detection technology. The ShotSpotter system alerts police when the sound surveillance equipment thinks it detects a gunshot. Hear […]
Join TCC Gig Harbor Nov. 7 for the “Two Sides of the Same Chip” Exhibition Reception
Join us at the Tacoma Community College Gig Harbor Campus to celebrate the “Two Sides of the Same Chip” exhibition, created by artist and TCC alumnus Paige Pettibon. The reception will be held at TCC Gig Harbor, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 7. The exhibition will be on display through Dec. 6. Pettibon says, “The exhibition aims […]
Three West Pierce Firefighters Return Home from Hurricane Relief
Washington State Task Force 1 (WA-TF1) recently returned home after deploying in early October to help with search and rescue efforts after Hurricanes Helene and Milton impacted the area. West Pierce Fire & Rescue (WPFR) is proud to have three firefighters deploy as a part of this team. We are thankful for their service and […]
Share Your Garden in the 2025 U.P. Garden Tour
The 2025 U.P. Garden Tour will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2005, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Every year the tour showcases five-six gardens in the area (U.P., Fircrest, and other nearby neighborhoods) as a fundraiser for the University Place Historical Society’s renovation of the historically significant Curran House and creation and support for the Museum […]
JBLM will be conducting artillery and mortar training Nov. 5-8
Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery and mortar training from Nov. 5 at 12 a.m. to Nov. 8 at 11:59 p.m. (Conclusion times could change for various circumstances). Public queries or comments about noise may be directed to JBLM Public Affairs.