Pierce County announcement. Enjoy Ice Lights, Fantasy Lights and other holiday fun you cannot find anywhere else. Pierce County is the only place in Washington you’ll find ice bumper cars and the 28th annual Fantasy Lights will become a new family tradition! Learn more at https://piercecountyadventures.com
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National Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Day
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities remain at half-staff on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, for National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was created by Congress in 1994 in honor of those Americans killed or injured as a result […]
Pierce County Housing Action Plan
Submitted by Carol Colleran. Pierce County has many homeless neighbors as well as a cost crisis: rentals and houses are expensive! The Pierce County Council is considering a Housing Action Plan (2022-162) that would address many of the housing issues, from shelter and services to streamlining new affordable housing building projects that would make both […]
Meet Deputy Carly Cappetto
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. You’ve probably seen her on our channel before, but today we’re officially introducing you to Deputy Carly Cappetto. She’s here to let you know that today’s law enforcement officers come in all different shapes, sizes, genders and backgrounds. We are YOUR Pierce County Sheriff’s Department. But more than just that, […]
Kilmer, Warren Unveil Historic Legislation to Address Chronic Underfunding and Barriers to Sovereignty in Indian Country
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (D-Wash.) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Dec. 5 unveiled the Honoring Promises to Native Nations Act, historic legislation to address chronic underfunding and barriers to sovereignty faced by Indian Country as a result of the federal government’s failures to meet its trust and treaty […]
The Board of Health Dec. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 6 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Nobles named Senate Majority Caucus Whip
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) was selected by her Senate colleagues to serve as Senate Majority Caucus Whip during the 2023 session. “I am both humbled and enthusiastic to have been selected by my peers to serve in this position,” said Nobles. “From the start of my tenure in the Senate, […]
Volunteers, donations needed for the Point-In-Time Count
Pierce County announcement. Every day in Pierce County, thousands of people sleep in cars, shelters or on the streets. A lack of affordable housing and emergency shelter space leaves an estimated 70% of people experiencing homelessness sleeping without shelter each night. Do you ever wonder how they lost everything and became homeless? We answer this […]
New Year, New Plan! Time is running out to choose your 2023 coverage
Submitted by Jesse Gamez, Washington Medicare President, Humana. As 2023 quickly approaches, many Washington-ians may start to consider their New Year’s resolutions. If exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, and living more economically are on your list, you’re not alone. In fact, a survey found those were among the top five resolutions for 2022. For […]