The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on July 27 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
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We are working with DOH to investigate a cluster of foodborne listeriosis cases
We are working with Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Thurston County Public Health and Social Services to investigate 5 cases of the foodborne illness listeriosis in Western Washington. Four of the cases are in Pierce County. One is in Thurston County. All 5 patients were hospitalized and 3 died. All the cases were in […]
Which Dental Floss is Right for You?
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. What simple action serves as a one-stop shop to protecting your oral health while helping prevent gum disease and tooth decay? Flossing, and at least once a day at that. While brushing is a great place to start, there are many small crevices your toothbrush can’t reach on its own. […]
Charity Golf Tournament
Submitted by Candy Nigretto. The 42nd Annual Tacoma Propeller Club Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, September 8, at Eagles Pride Golf Course. This yearly event raises funds for our Memorial Scholarship Program. We welcome all 4-person teams; 1:00 p.m. shotgun start with a scramble format. Entry fee is only $150 per person and […]
MultiCare Research Institute awarded $1.4 million to increase diversity in cancer trials
TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System’s Institute for Research & Innovation received two grants totaling more than $1.4 million for projects aimed at increasing participation and diversity in cancer clinical trials. The awards come from the Andy Hill Cancer Research Endowment (CARE) Fund Inclusion and Diversity in Screening, Diagnosis and Cancer Clinical Trials grant. The largest award, worth […]
Cooling in the Summer Heat
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. While other parts of the country and world are experiencing extreme heat, for the Pacific Northwest, we have been dry and warm for weeks. While many in our community have started to invest in things like heat pumps, air conditioners and other ways to cool […]
Strickland Secures Provisions To Improve Air Travel
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (July 20, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her provisions to modernize airport management systems, improve public transit access to airports, support FAA employees, and create aviation career pathways for veterans were included in the bipartisan Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act that passed the House. […]
Cantwell Bill to Spur Economic Development in South Puget Sound Passes Committee
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Yesterday (July 19, 2023), during a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs business meeting, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Act introduced by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) passed the committee unanimously. The legislation would take into trust a little over 17 acres of land currently owned by […]
Staying the course
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It’s been a while since I’ve written about the Piece County Village project and with the Council currently considering legislation regarding shared housing development regulations next week, I thought this would be a good time to provide you an update. As you may recall, the Village is based on the Austin-based […]