Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Watch as deputies get assistance from a Tacoma Police K9 and WSP Aviation to track down and arrest an assault suspect. This video shows you the great teamwork, skills and professionalism displayed by our deputies and the other police officers who assisted us. Thank you again Washington State Patrol Aviation, Tacoma Police Department, […]
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Top 3 Tips for Navigating the “Tripledemic”
Submitted by By Dr. LuAnn Chen, senior medical director at Community Health Plan of Washington. Washington’s ‘tripledemic’ is far from over. As COVID-19, flu and RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) continue to surge, hospitals and health care providers are reaching capacity. In Washington State, flu deaths are at higher rates than are usually seen at this […]
Pierce Transit Launched a New Mobile Ticketing Solution
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit launched a new mobile ticketing solution last month. Customers can now use the Transit app for trip planning, real-time tracking, multimodal connections and fare payment. Learn more on our site.
The POWER of teamwork
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. As a kid, I kind of liked power outages – it was an adventure where we used candles! As an adult? Not so much. I need to make sure I am prepared, including updating my emergency kit. Do I have fresh batteries for my flashlights? Has the food expired? […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams
Sound Transit announcement. 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 […]
Holiday lights at end of life?
Pierce County social media post. Are your holiday lights at the end of their life? There are various businesses and collection points around Pierce County for those damaged or broken lights. Click here for details.
Video: Property Tax Exemptions
Pierce County video. Pierce County has recently expanded the ability for low-income seniors and people with disabilities to apply for and be granted a reduction on their property taxes. To learn more about this program:
Pierce Transit Jan. 9 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on Jan. 9 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
Pierce County Village Update
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Many of you have reached out to my office about the proposed Pierce County Village currently sited in Spanaway. There have been a lot of questions, many of which I had myself. I share a link to a resolution below that I think may help assure those […]