Pierce Transit press release. The Washington State Legislature recently passed the Move Ahead Washington transportation package. Under the legislation, transit agencies are awarded new Transit Support Grants, provided they meet certain conditions, including adopting a policy that passengers 18 years of age and younger may ride free of charge on any mode operated by the transit agency. In […]
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FireworksReport.com saves 45 hours
Sound Sound 911 social media post. Thanks to those who turned to http://FireworksReport.com this year to submit fireworks complaints instead of calling 911 or the non-emergency line. Your efforts helped South Sound 911 save an estimated 45 hours of talk time!
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Because of the Fourth of July holiday, this week’s COVID-19 case report does not include a full week of data. You can get updated case and hospitalization rates on our main dashboard Thursday morning. Last week, CDC moved Pierce County into its high COVID-19 community level. We use a slightly different […]
Statewide Flag Lowering – Tragedy in Highland Park, Illinois
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of the victims who tragically lost their lives on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business […]
Washington Ranks 8th in 2022 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report
Submitted by UnitedHealthcare of Washington. Washington ranks as the 8th healthiest state for seniors in the nation, according to the latest America’s Health Rankings Senior Report from the United Health Foundation. This year, Washington also earned the top spot for senior health in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon ranked 12th and Montana ranked 20th. According to […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health July 6 Meeting Agenda
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. The July 6, 2022 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Regular agenda and packet are available for view on our website. You can attend the meeting in person or watch it live on our website or through Zoom and entering Meeting ID: 852 6383 2261 and Passcode: 038473 when prompted.
Puget Sound Energy names Wade Smith to lead operations
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy announced today the appointment of Wade Smith as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Smith begins on July 18, 2022, and will report to Mary Kipp, PSE’s president and CEO. He will be responsible for all of PSE’s operational areas, which include natural gas and electric operations […]
Applications open for Comprehensive Plan amendments
Pierce County announcement. Applications for amendments to the Pierce County Comprehensive Plan will be accepted July 1 through August 1, 2022. The County accepts applications for amendments to the Comprehensive Plan every two years. Pierce County Council will review applications in September 2022 to determine which will move forward for consideration. Approved amendments can result […]
Strickland Secures Funding to Serve Veterans
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) secured $500,000 in funding to create a single-entry point service hub for veteran services at the City of Lacey’s Veterans Services Hub. “This funding will allow thousands of South Sound Veterans to easily access vital services at the Lacy Veterans Services Hub (LVSH),” said Strickland. “Through meaningful […]