Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. TACOMA, WA – Today (August 25, 2023), U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced over $18.3 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to improve fish passage across Washington’s Sixth Congressional District – including in Grays Harbor County, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, and Tacoma. The funding announced today […]
Pierce County
PIERCE COUNTY BODY CAM: Drive By Shooting Suspect Caught
On August 8th at around 3:07 pm, our deputies were assisting the FBI task force with looking for a possibly armed and dangerous suspect who was wanted out of the city of Tacoma for a drive by shooting. The suspect was recently Involved in 2 pursuits, 1 with Tacoma and WSP and 1 with our […]
The more you know: The best and worst times to travel for Labor Day weekend
People planning their final festivities of summer before all things pumpkin spice and yellow school buses return should consult the Washington State Department of Transportation’s holiday traffic volume charts to determine best times to travel during the Labor Day weekend. With the popular travel weekend fast approaching, now is the time to make plans for expected holiday […]
A vital lifeline
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. When most people think of our law enforcement, they think of a badge and a gun, coming in response to a call to 911 for help. The badge is a symbol of their training and responsibility and the gun is a very important tool when confronting dangerous criminals. However, […]
Hold onto your handlebars, we’ll soon charge ahead with e-bike programs
We know you are “wheelie excited” for the e-bike incentive programs funded in the 2023-25 transportation budget to roll out, and we are too! The incentives will provide rebates and lending library/ownership programs so it’s easier for people to try or buy e-bikes. With their boost up that hill and their help for tired legs hauling kids […]
Behavioral Health Service funding in Pierce County
Pierce County Twitter/X post. Over $29M has been awarded for behavioral health services in Pierce County. Successful programs and services will focus on community education, prevention, crisis services and rural health services. Learn more here: https://www.piercecountywa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6170
Construction crew uses water truck to help extinguish fast-moving brush fire
We want to give a huge shout out to a local construction crew who pitched in to help stop a brush fire from spreading to nearby homes last week. Last Friday morning, a deputy came across a brush fire alongside eastbound SR-512 in Parkland, just west of the Pacific Ave S exit. Fire personnel were […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, August 27 for […]
Applications being accepted for the 2024 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program
The 2024 Pierce County Historic Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding multiple preservation efforts in Pierce County, is now accepting applications through noon on Oct. 2, 2023. Grant requests can be made for historic preservation or history-related project proposals. For properties designated as an official landmark in Pierce County, the maximum grant request is […]