The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County urgently needs dry dog food, dry cat food, and cat litter to restock its Pet Food & Supply Pantry due to the increased demand for support from pet owners in the community. In 2023, the nonprofit animal shelter’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry distributed nearly 90,000 pounds […]
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Tacoma Humane Society Teams Up With E9 Brewing Co. for ‘Make Hoppy Happen’ Beer Label Contest
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has partnered with E9 Brewing Co. for the second consecutive year to launch a unique brew and a photo contest that gives pet owners the opportunity to have their beloved pets featured on the brew’s label. The ‘Make Hoppy Happen’ Beer Label Contest invites pet lovers to […]
Board of Health cancels Sept. 18 Study Session
The September 18, 2024 Study Session of the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health is canceled.
Public open house at Pierce County Emergency Management features fire demonstration and K-9 search dogs
The community is invited to explore and learn about Pierce County Department of Emergency Management (PCDEM) on Sept. 28. The open house is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the department’s headquarters – 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite D, Tacoma, 98409. Attendees can: There is much more happening at the open house. We’ll see […]
Combating Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is the intentional mistreatment or harming of an adult over age 60. This abuse can take many forms – physical, emotional, sexual, and financial exploitation, as well as neglect. In the United States, an estimated 1 in 10 adults over the age of 60 experience some form of abuse each year. That number […]
When is summer over?
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Technically the summer ends with the autumnal equinox on September 22. But when I talk to people, I get very different answers. For some, it ends on Labor Day weekend. For others, it hinges on when their kids go back to school. Some are excited for the beginning of the […]
Workshop offers nutrition tips, strategies for cancer prevention
In a world filled with fad diets and promises of miracle medications, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure about the best dietary choices for cancer prevention. Join us for an enlightening talk where we sift through the noise and focus on evidence-based nutrition strategies that can genuinely help reduce your cancer risk. Pierce County […]
Council Adopts Summer Supplemental Budget
The Pierce County Council adopted its summer supplemental to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget on Tuesday, Sept. 10 on a 4 to 3 vote. This is the second time the summer supplemental has been adopted by the Council after it was approved for reconsideration by the majority of the legislative body on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and […]
Sounder trains available for Apple Cup and Mariners vs. Texas Rangers
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to both the University of Washington vs. Washington State University Apple Cup game Saturday at Lumen Field and this Sunday’s Mariners game at T-Mobile Park. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express […]