Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting a Rummage Sale on Sunday, Dec. 18th! Come and browse some pet and event-related items. You’re sure to find some treasures to take home! Some of the items available at the sale include pop-up pavilion tents, […]
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Pierce County Council Adds 52 Miles of Shoreline Protection in South Puget Sound
Pierce County Council announcement. TACOMA – On Tuesday, December 13, the Pierce County Council increased the area of marine shorelines protected from new pier and dock development on Pierce County marine shorelines by 52 miles with amendments to Pierce County’s shoreline development policies and regulations. The changes also include requirements for finfish and shellfish aquaculture […]
State payroll employment growth strong in November
Washington State Employment Security Department announcement. Washington’s economy gained an estimated 13,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in November. Job growth was highest in the following industries: Education and health services, professional and business services, government, manufacturing, leisure and hospitality and information. Washington’s monthly unemployment rate rose from 3.8% to 4.0% in November. “Despite the uptick in […]
It’s a wrap
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It’s been quite a year. We began 2022 starting to emerge from the throes of the pandemic and moving closer to the “new normal.” That is, before the “tridemic” of the flu, COVID and RSV emerged recently to strain our healthcare system once again. The Great Resignation upended the […]
Point-in-Time Count seeking volunteers
Pierce County social media post. Are you passionate about helping people in your community? Join us for the Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Jan. 26-27! Volunteers must be 18 years old, have access to a smart phone, and be able to attend a mandatory training. Learn more: PierceCountyWa.Gov/PIT.
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations, deaths and vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections continue to spread in our community. You can help limit the spread. Last week, our Director of Health, Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, joined other local health officers and healthcare leaders to recommend wearing masks indoors. You should also follow other safe public health practices. Learn […]
Pierce County Council Votes to Continue Discussions on .01% Countywide Sales Tax to Support Affordable Housing
Pierce County Council announcement. TACOMA – Today the Pierce County Council voted to continue discussions on a countywide one-tenth of one percent sales tax increase for affordable housing and related services, as allowed by Washington State law, until Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The motion to continue was made by District One Councilmember Dave Morell. “There […]
County’s multimodel connectivity study open until Dec. 16
Pierce County announcement. Do you use State Routes 7, 161, 162 and 507 in Pierce County, or anywhere in-between? If your answer is yes, we need to hear from you. The Washington State Department of Transportation has created an online open house focusing on opportunities for improving connectivity, safety and reducing delays for people who walk, bike, […]
House Passes Kilmer Legislation to Improve Federal Government Efficiency and Save Taxpayers Money
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 13, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced that the House of Representatives passed his bipartisan Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The legislation aims to drive better implementation of recommendations from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to […]