Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Sept. 23, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) received Planned Parenthood’s 2023 Champion of Reproductive Health Award for her work highlighting how the Dobbs decision – which repealed the constitutional right to abortion – disproportionately affects low-income families and particularly women of color. Strickland is a leader in the […]
Pierce County
Interactive Tool Helps Local Pets Find New Homes
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has partnered with Home To Home™ to add a new interactive tool that helps pets in Pierce County find new homes. Home To Home™ is a rehoming website for guardians who need to surrender their pets, which can […]
Chancellor Julie White, Ph.D., Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Presidents Fellowship
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program announced today that Julie Manley White, Ph.D., Chancellor at Pierce College, was selected for the inaugural class of the Aspen Presidents Fellowship. This program, made possible with support from JPMorgan Chase, focuses on developing a sustainable and comprehensive reform agenda that advances excellence and equity in student outcomes at […]
Kilmer, Timmons Spearhead Bipartisan “Fix Congress Caucus”
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (Sept. 21, 2023), U.S. Representatives and Co-Chairs of the Fix Congress Caucus Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and William Timmons (SC-04) launched the Fix Congress Caucus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers committed to making Congress more effective, efficient, and transparent for the American people. “The Modernization Committee was established with […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. Carolina Panthers
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking, and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Sept. 24, […]
A balancing act
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. This week I presented my (final) biennial budget to the Council. Months of data gathering, analysis, presentations, debate, and decisions ended for me and the Finance team, and the process now moves to the members of our legislative branch. For the first time, the priorities for how we allocated […]
Local Animal Shelter Waives Rabbit Adoption Fees on Sept. 23rd
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. To boost adoptions and celebrate National Bunny Day, adoption fees for all rabbits will be waived on Saturday, September 23 at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The shelter currently has several adoptable rabbits with more expected to become available in time for the […]
Sister zoos win award for anti-wildlife trafficking display
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, and other local partners recently won the 2023 Certificate of Excellence in Public Service from the Public Relations Society of America Puget Sound chapter for their anti-wildlife trafficking display at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The Certificate of Excellence is awarded to an organization that advances the public […]
Pierce Transit Hosts Open Houses, Drop-in Events for Recovery Plan Input
Pierce Transit has launched its Bus System Recovery Plan to strategically increase transit service. The Recovery Plan will help Pierce Transit better understand customers’ current needs and how to bounce back from the impacts of COVID, including recommendations for service options that can help improve mobility for all residents, current riders, and future riders. Pierce […]