In conjunction with national Rail Safety Week, Sound Transit is kicking off a campaign this week to educate and empower the public about the importance of making safe choices around trains and tracks. This annual weeklong event, which first began in 2017, is a collaborative effort among Operation Lifesaver, Inc., state Operation Lifesaver programs and rail safety partners […]
Pierce County
Be careful around wild animals and dead birds
You’ve likely heard of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. We’ve had cases in Pierce County in recent years in backyard flocks and wild birds. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a news release last week about recent cases in the Puget Sound, including at the Port of Tacoma. Bird flu doesn’t pose a major […]
The Pierce Transit Board Sept. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will hold a Special Board Retreat on Sept. 21 (1-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County Council Announces 2024-2025 Budget Development Schedule
On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier will present his proposed 2024-2025 Biennial Budget to the Council. Thereafter, the Council will begin its budget deliberations to produce the final budget for the County for the next two years. The Council aims to adopt the final budget by Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023. “The Council […]
Join Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske for coffee, Sept. 21
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. You are invited to join me and Rep. Dan Bronoske for coffee and conversation Thursday, Sept. 21 from 11 am – 12 pm at the University Place Library. This is a meaningful opportunity to tell me about the issues that matter most to you, review the […]
Kilmer Delivers Update on Investing in America Agenda in Washington State
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Last week, U.S.Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06), a member of the Regional Leadership Council, delivered remarks on the House Floor highlighting the progress of the Investing in America agenda in Washington state. This transformational agenda, made possible by House Democrats and the Biden Administration last Congress, includes the American Rescue Plan, […]
Dive Team receives funding to replace outdated, technologically obsolete equipment
We would like to thank U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) for securing $247,731 in federal funding for the Pierce County Metro Dive Team to update diving equipment that has been in use for the last two decades. “The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, and especially the members of the County’s Metro Dive Team, are incredibly thankful […]
Friends of Spanaway Lake lawyers up
From the Pierce Prairie Post: “Friends of Spanaway Lake (FOSL) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that represents members on, near or that love and use Spanaway Lake. In light of this past year’s County Executive proposal to place 285 tiny homes clusters on rural residential, environmentally sensitive land between Spanaway Marsh and Spanaway Lake, the […]
Strickland Launches 2023 Congressional App Challenge
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (Sept. 14, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the start of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington’s 10th District. “I am pleased to announce the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington’s 10th Congressional District,” said Strickland. “I […]