Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available […]
Pierce County
Pierce County Library System Board to hold final public hearing for 2023 budget
Pierce County Library System announcement. At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Dec. 14, 3:30 p.m., meeting,the Boardwill hold its second and final public hearing for the Library System’s 2023 budget and conduct other business. The meeting will be held in person at the Library’s Administrative Center 3005 112th St E, Tacoma WA 98446. Optional virtual […]
The Pierce Transit Board Dec. 12 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Board Meeting on Dec. 12 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Festival of Trees raises more than $1.97 million
MultiCare announcement. TACOMA, Wash. — Festival of Trees, the largest annual fundraiser for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital, returned in person over the weekend for its two signature events, Tinsel on the Town and Festival Gala. The events raised over $1.97 million for critical programs and services at Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital. More than 850 people attended the weekend […]
Prevent package theft this holiday season
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. ‘Tis the season for… package theft! We don’t want to bring you down as you’re getting into the holiday spirit, but we need to remind you that there some Grinches out there who are looking to snag your Christmas goodies before they make it under your tree. Here are some […]
Pierce County seeks feedback on Residential Use Code
Pierce County social media post. We invite you to provide feedback on the proposed Residential Use Code amendment, amending the code in the Parkland-Spanaway-Midland communities. Please visit our website for more information: bit.ly/3Jvc1ax
Patrol sergeant, son repair fence damaged by suspect during foot pursuit
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. On Nov. 11, at 7:14 a.m., deputies were dispatched to the 600 block of Lafayette St S in Parkland for reports of a man throwing rocks at cars and buildings. When deputies arrived, the suspect fled on foot. He climbed over several fences to get away, but deputies caught up […]
Housing and Homelessness Support
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. You might have heard that the Council will be looking at adopting the 1/10th of 1% sales tax to provide supports for residents in Pierce County needing help with housing and homelessness. This tax, which would only cost the average taxpayer an additional $16/year would generate ~$20M annually in desperately needed funding […]
Early Oral Health: How Breast Milk and Formula Impact Baby’s Teeth
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD. Primary teeth come in when babies are about six months old. However, parents can take action on their little one’s oral health before their first teeth even pop up. Newborn infants typically produce less saliva. Saliva helps us wash away food debris and bacteria buildup in our mouth. For a […]