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 County
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 […]
Beer Label Contest Celebrates Pets and Supports Animals in Need
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has partnered with E9 Brewing Co. to launch a unique brew and a one-of-a-kind beer label contest. Anyone can participate in the Make Hoppy Happen Beer Label Contest and be entered for the chance to have their pet’s face on a limited-release E9 Brewing Co. beer. Participants […]
Two Children Overdose on Fentanyl, One Fatal
At 07:40 am on Sunday September 17th, our deputies responded to a call of CPR in progress on an infant in Puyallup. Deputies arrived on scene and asked what happened. Deputies were advised the child had put a piece of foil in their mouth that possibly had fentanyl on it. Central Pierce Fire advised this […]
Upcoming Seahawks game trains
Cheering on the Seahawks this fall? Take Sounder to Lumen Field! We’ve released our special event Sounder schedule for Seahawks games: See the full schedule of game trains here.
PSE and PSE Foundation take action during Hunger Action Month
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Puget Sound Energy Foundation are doing their part to help tackle hunger during Hunger Action Month this September. They are joining the fight to make sure no one goes hungry by donating funds to 49 organizations throughout its service area. The nonprofits span across 14 counties […]
Kilmer Named Winner of Award for Innovation and Modernization in Congress
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Last week, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06)received the Democracy Award for Innovation and Modernization at the Congressional Management Foundation’s (CMF) annual awards ceremony. The Democracy Award is CMF’s award recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices. The Innovation and Modernization category honors offices for their outstanding achievements in innovation and […]
Dammeier proposes new biennial budget focusing on public safety and justice
Executive Bruce Dammeier presented his proposed 2024-2025 biennial budget to the Pierce County Council today. The more than $3 billion budget is based on community input and prioritizes funding for public safety and justice, transportation and roads, homelessness and attainable housing, economic opportunity, and sustainability. Most of the County’s budget is dedicated to keeping residents […]
The Board of Health Sept. 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Sept. 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.