Pierce County Council press release. In a move allowing Pierce County to receive funds from opioid manufacturers and distributors, the Council formally approved a settlement offer negotiated by the State of Washington’s Attorney General. The unanimous vote sends the settlement’s Memorandum of Understanding to County Executive Bruce Dammeier for his signature. Pierce County will receive […]
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PCSD training facility renamed, dedicated in memory of Deputy Dom Calata
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Welcome to the Deputy Dom Calata Defensive Tactics Training Center. On Aug. 30, the facility where our deputies participate in defensive tactics training was officially dedicated in memory of Deputy Calata. A small ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion. Deputy Calata was one of our defensive tactics instructors and […]
Potential for cancelled Amtrak Cascades trains starting Sept. 16
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. We’re keeping a close eye on the ongoing freight rail labor contract negotiations and working with our partners at the Oregon Department of Transportation and Amtrak about what this means for our Amtrak Cascades service. The negotiations do not involve Amtrak or the Amtrak workforce but still do affect […]
Pierce Transit’s Special Board Meeting Retreat Held on September 15, 2022
Pierce Transit announcement. Notice is hereby given that the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Board Meeting Retreat on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Pierce Transit Training Center Building, Rainier Conference Room, located at 3720 96th Street SW, Lakewood, Washington. The […]
Last Chance to Participate in the Year’s Washington’s Cutest Pet Contest
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Pet owners can submit a favorite photo of their pet for a chance to win the Washington’s Cutest Pet Contest through Sept. 16. The winning dog, cat, or critter will receive the grand prize including a front cover feature in the Humane Society for Tacoma & […]
Fall Prevention Awareness Day, Sept. 22
Pierce County social media post. Falls are not a natural part of aging, but most falls can be prevented. Join us September 22 from 10-Noon at the Mel Korum YMCA in Puyallup for the annual Fall Prevention Awareness Day event! There will be fall prevention tips, exercise demos, giveaways and fun. 253-798-4600
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Updated COVID-19 booster shots are here! They offer you and your family extra protection against the latest omicron variants. Until our limited supply increases, we’ll give these booster doses to people who: Are 50 years or older. Are immune compromised or have certain medical conditions. Live in multigenerational households. Work […]
Pierce County Library System Board to discuss policy updates and other issues
Pierce County Library System press release. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees September board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 3:30 p.m., the Board will review updates to policies, hear about current Lakewood Pierce County Library services, and discuss other issues. The meeting will be held in person at the Library’s Administrative Center […]
WSDOT unveils new-look Statewide Human Services Transportation Plan
Washington State Department of Transportation press release. Four years in the making, the updated Human Services Transportation Plan is now available. The report is the handiwork of subject matter experts, transportation providers, social services organizations, tribes, the public and other stakeholders. Every day, people across the state rely on human-services transportation as their sole source of access […]