Puget Sound Energy announcement. PSE and Fortescue Future Industries ((FFI) have announced that they will form a working partnership to evaluate opportunities around the development, storage, transportation and use of green hydrogen. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a bid to accelerate the growth of the regional hydrogen ecosystem. FFI, a […]
Pierce County
The ‘most wonderful time of the year’ means planning for a busy holiday travel weekend
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. People preparing for holly jolly festivities this season are urged to plan now for winter weather and expect delays while traveling on state highways, waterways or railways. One way to help ensure holiday magic isn’t dimmed by delays is to “know before you go” by consulting the Washington State […]
The Pierce Transit CTAG Dec. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit CTAG will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 15 (5:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Name Your Price Adoption Weekend at Tacoma Animal Shelter
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. From Dec. 9 – 11, adopters can choose any adoption fee when adopting an adult dog, adult cat, or critter at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County and Best Friends Animal Society are teaming up for […]
Deputy Jorgensen receives commendation for his actions during welfare check
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. We’d like to share with you a commendation that Deputy Riley Jorgensen received for his empathy and compassion while conducting a welfare check. The following commendation was submitted by Deputy Jorgensen’s sergeant: “I received notification that Deputy Riley Jorgensen was dispatched on 8/31/22 to a welfare check of a mother […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Pierce County’s COVID-19 hospitalization rate more than doubled this week. Flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections continue to spread in our community. You should consider wearing a mask indoors around those most at risk and following other safe practices: On Dec. 7: State Department of Health recently changed their reporting on […]
Tradition
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. If you’ve ever watched the fantastic Fiddler on the Roof movie, you will no doubt remember the scene where Tevye exuberantly sings about his family and their traditions. He is fearful that a modern way of life is coming to his Orthodox Jewish home. Many of us have holiday […]
Local health officers and healthcare leaders recommend wearing masks indoors
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Communities across our state and around the U.S. are experiencing an unprecedented surge in viral respiratory illnesses, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza and COVID-19. As health officers and health care leaders working to improve the health of Washington residents, we recommend that everyone wear a high-quality, well-fitting mask when […]
Kilmer Celebrates Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 8, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) supported the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation to repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, enshrine marriage equality into federal law, and provide additional protections at the state level. “The federal government has a responsibility to protect people’s freedoms – […]