Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) has been recognized with a perfect score on Common Cause’s 2022 Democracy Scorecard – a nonpartisan accounting of actions of all Members of Congress on a range of democracy-related legislation, including campaign finance reform, the protection and expansion of voting rights, and putting an end to […]
Pierce County
Pierce County Trails Conference — September 29
ForeverGreen Trails announcement. ForeverGreen Trails is pleased to announce that the 16th annual Pierce County Trails Conference will be held on Thursday, September 29, from 5 PM to 7:30 PM. The conference will be held in the Environmental Services Building at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place. “There is a momentum building for a regional […]
Discounted Adoption Fees at Tacoma Animal Shelter for National Adoption Weekend
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is offering 25% off all adoptions at the shelter from Sept. 16-18 for a National Adoption Weekend. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County and the Best Friends Animal Society are teaming up for another adoption campaign […]
Preparing for a Week Without Driving
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Recently, the Disability Mobility Initiative group challenged local leaders to take 7 days off from driving. This initiative helps me as a policy maker to spend a week in the shoes of those in our community that cannot drive themselves. It is truly a change in perspective […]
Fall Back into Healthy Habits
Submitted by Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Whether your family has been on its A-game when it comes to dental health or you were subject to the summer slide, the start of the school year is a great chance to reset. While your kids get used to the earlier wakeup call, incorporating oral health techniques […]
Falling for fall
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier story. It’s here! My favorite time of year. I love everything about fall. The weather cools off and the risk of wildfires diminishes. The chilly nights and crisp mornings just dare you not to get cozy with a warm mug of something tasty, a dog and a good book. Some […]
Multiple Neglected Animals Receiving Emergency Care at Tacoma Animal Shelter
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is currently providing emergency medical care for multiple neglected animals that arrived last week. On Monday, Sept. 5, a 14-week-old puppy was brought to the shelter nearly hairless, with scabs, bumps, and pustules covering its body. The shelter’s […]
Register for the 58th Puget Sound Amateur Championship
Submitted by Chambers Bay Golf. Ready to test your game against the top players in the Puget Sound on two of the most challenging layouts in the region? Join us and co-host Lake Spanaway golf course and compete in the 2022 Puget Sound Amateur Championship on October 22nd and October 23rd. Register now as space fills […]
Pierce Transit to implement service change Sept. 18
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit will implement its twice-yearly service change Sept. 18, with some local bus route weekday schedules adjusted. In addition, Route 500 will have a change to its Saturday schedule, and routes 206 and 212 will have changes to their Sunday schedules. Details of all changes by route are available at PierceTransit.org/pierce-transit-routes. A new Pierce Transit […]