Hear from one of our School Resources Officers about the four main things that get students into trouble at school. All students deserve a safe environment for education. Follow these tips and help keep our students and schools safe. Remember… if you see or hear something suspicious, SAY SOMETHING! Here is to a great 2023-2024 […]
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Set students up for success with help from the Pierce County Library System
Add a Pierce County Library card to the back-to-school list and access Pierce County Library System’s Tools for Students for free. With access to live tutors 24/7 and in-depth research and study tools, students will start the school year strong. Tools for Students is a suite of online tools to help with reports, science experiments, world languages and more, […]
South Sound 911 launches first 911 Community Academy
Pierce County residents can learn about the inner workings of their local 911 center through participation in the South Sound 911 Community Academy. The no-cost academy is scheduled from Oct. 3 to Nov. 7 and will host sessions on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m., at South Sound 911. The South Sound 911 Community Academy offers a comprehensive […]
Our beer label contest starts now
There’s nothing PNW-ers love more than local beer and pets, so we’re partnering with our friends at E9 Brewing Co. for the launch of a unique brew! This limited-release label will feature the most brew-tiful dog AND cat who earn the highest number of votes in our photo contest. And we’re kicking off the contest with an exciting […]
Kilmer Introduces BUDS Resolution to Promote Bipartisan Cooperation
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (Sept. 5, 2023), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that he and U.S. Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), Young Kim (CA-40), William Timmons (SC-04), Dean Phillips (MN-03), and Mike Carey (OH-15) introduced the Building Unity through Dual Sponsors (BUDS) Resolution to promote bipartisan cooperation in Congress. Under current House rules, […]
KING5: Puget Sound Energy not permitted to notify customers of rate hike
“Over the next few months, Puget Sound Energy customers may notice their natural gas bill will be a little higher. “But according to the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, those customers don’t need to be told why they’re paying more.” Read the rest of the story on KING5.com.
Community input needed for aging and disability services plan
Pierce County Human Services Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) invites the community to attend a public meeting to comment on the Draft 2024-2027 Area Plan, including the 2024 proposed budget. A survey was conducted this spring, providing feedback from hundreds of residents on the future of programs and services for the aging and disability communities […]
Sound Transit Finance and Audit Committee special meeting on September 8
The Sound Transit Finance and Audit Committee will convene a special meeting on Friday, Sept. 8 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. At the meeting, the committee will discuss potential updates to the Procurement, Agreements, and Delegated Authority Policy. The meeting will take place both in person in the Ruth Fisher Boardroom at 401 S. […]
Happy Birthday to the Humane Society of Tacoma & Pierce County
The City of Tacoma and Pierce County Councils designated August 24, 2023, as the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Day to recognize our 135th anniversary of serving and saving our community’s most vulnerable pets. Read the rest of the Humane Society story at their website.