Submitted by Robert Peters. Each year on the second Saturday of April, The Puget Sound Photographic Collectors Society hosts annual camera show and swap. This year’s show is scheduled for Saturday April 6 at Kent Commons in Kent. In past years, it has drawn visitors from across the USA, Canada, and Japan. The show is […]
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Library wants to hear from you
Please complete a brief survey and share what is important to you, your family, your community. Complete a survey mypcls.org/new-strategic-plan or at any Pierce County Library now through March 31, 2024. The Pierce County Library System needs your input to help the Library Systemdevelop a new strategic plan.
Wonderful In-District in Steilacoom
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. As a former science teacher, I noticed youth always connected well with the significance of 3-14 (March 14th) in a fun and engaging way, and I hope you enjoyed it too. As a policy maker, my focus remains on creating space for learning together and […]
Nobles bill to continue Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program signed into law
A bill to continue a statewide program improving active transportation connectivity in overburdened communities was signed into law Thursday. Senate Bill 6283, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), eliminates the expiration date for the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, which was set to end in 2027. Williams, a Black community organizer and advocate, worked to address historic […]
Join us at Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force’s annual summit to talk stopping stigma
Opioid-related deaths, 911 calls, and hospital visits—primarily because of fentanyl—are on the rise. Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force’s annual summit allows a space to promote community healing, learn anti-stigma strategies, and amplify the voices of people who have lived experience with substance use disorder. Join us for this important conversation from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday, […]
Bronoske firefighter legislation signed by governor
The governor has signed a pair of bills sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, that help recognize deceased firefighters and assist in fire fighter training. House Bill 2091 establishes a memorial to honor firefighters who have been lost in the line of duty. It also creates a memorial account to finance construction and maintenance of the memorial. […]
A celebratory week
By Bruce Dammeier, Executive. How many lawyers does it take to ensure our community has adequate access to legal representation? (No, that is not the lead into a joke!) The short answer is, more than we have in Pierce County today. Those of you who have lived in Pierce County for many years will remember […]
The Humane Society Connects Adoptable Pets with Loving Families During National Adoption Week
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable pets to the Gig Harbor PetSmart in support of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, taking place March 17 – 20. During the in-store event, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County invites potential pet parents to […]
Deputies Take Down Armed Robbery Suspect
At 9:43 pm, on Friday March 9th, our deputies responded to an unknown trouble call at the Chevron Food Mart at 11802 Meridian E. in Puyallup. Our deputies arrived on scene and saw customers waiting outside the locked doors of the business and several people standing inside. When the clerk opened the doors he told […]