The Council’s move to repeal two ordinances related to shared housing villages in the Residential Resource Zone is back in motion with a Council override of the Pierce County Executive’s veto of Ordinance No. 2023-24, which the Council unanimously passed on Tuesday, July 25, and the Executive vetoed on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Ordinance No. 2023-24 […]
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Double the Joy
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. Tacoma Habitat celebrated a double home dedication on Saturday, August 19, which included our 300th new construction home! With double the joy, we welcomed Vinh and Linh to home #300, sponsored by the Weyerhaeuser Alumni, and LeVena to home #301, sponsored by BCRA and the Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors. Learn […]
How to Overcome Anxiety at the Dentist
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. If you experience anxiety and stress while visiting your dentist, you are not alone. For many people, the idea of going to the dentist stirs up their anxiety; however, it is so important to combat those thoughts in order to keep your smile strong and healthy. These tips are here […]
Van Phan completes 100th, 100-mile ultramarathon
From the Pierce County Council Twitter/X feed. Congratulations to Van Phan, 52, of City of Lakewood, who recently completed her 100th, 100-mile ultramarathon! She is the first Pacific Northwesterner to be part of the elite, international club of athletes who have run one hundred 100-mile races.
Protect your health from the haze
Wildfire smoke blew into Pierce County over the weekend. It may clear soon, but it’s important to know how to protect yourself. Wildfire smoke affects everyone, but can be especially bad if you’re: Find more info on how to protect yourself and how to make your own box fan filter at tpchd.org/wildfiresmoke.
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Sept. 4, Labor Day
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, Labor Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.mypcls.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Strickland, Kilmer Announce Nearly $9.5M To Improve Fish Habitats In Puyallup River & Wapato Creek
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (August 18, 2023), U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, announced that the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and the Port of Tacoma will receive grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to improve fish passage […]
Visual deterrents lessen your risk of becoming an auto theft victim
Let’s take a look at the most frequently stolen vehicles of 2023. While you’re probably not surprised to see Kia and Hyundai dominating the chart, there is a new trend that we want you to know about. Over the past year, many Kia and Hyundai owners have taken advantage of software upgrades that prevent ignition […]
Heroes among us
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Over the last week, incredible people who live in our community have volunteered to leave their friends and families and take on the unenviable role of searching for lost souls in Maui. We’ve all read and heard the heartbreaking stories of residents and tourists fleeing the fast-moving flames. Sadly, […]