Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. In 2021 we passed legislation that updated the Pierce County Code to make it so that fireworks can only be discharged on the Fourth of July starting in 2023! That means this year is the last year when legal fireworks can be discharged in unincorporated […]
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On the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, Cantwell-Championed Equal Pay Bill Moves One Step Closer to Law
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell press release. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, approved the bipartisan S.2333 Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2021, yesterday. The legislation advanced just ahead of today’s 50th anniversary of Title IX. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Committee, introduced the bill which would ensure equal pay […]
Love makes the world go ’round
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. After two long and frustrating years, wedding celebrations have returned! Despite the need to be thoughtful about how we gather, it is great to see families and friends coming together to cheer on newlyweds. I just got back from witnessing the marriage of a close family friend. It was […]
Local Shelter Partners with Petco Love to Encourage Pet Fostering
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is teaming up with national nonprofit Petco Love and Skechers with its BOBS from Skechers philanthropic footwear collection, to put the focus on the fun in fostering pets. Pet fostering is lifesaving and critical for animal shelters particularly […]
Residential property values take another big jump
Pierce County announcement. The latest assessed values for residential and commercial properties throughout Pierce County are in the mail to taxpayers and posted on the Assessor-Treasurer’s website. “Home values in all parts of our County continue to increase dramatically, typically by a startling countywide average of around $80,000 each in the past year,” said Mike […]
Board names Julie Timm to serve as Sound Transit’s next CEO
Sound Transit announcement. The Sound Transit Board of Directors today voted unanimously to appoint Julie Timm as the agency’s next CEO. “In hiring Julie Timm, the Sound Transit Board chose an accomplished CEO who offers the right mix of skills and knowledge to guide our transit system forward,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and University […]
Pierce Transit Hosts Virtual Forum on Potential Future Bus Rapid Transit Routes June 29
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit is studying potential expanded Stream service, to evaluate and prioritize possible future Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines by analyzing Routes 2, 3, 4, and 402. These additional four routes were selected because they have high ridership, direct connections to Regional Growth Centers, and travel along corridors with new, high-density development, either planned or in progress. The […]
Cantwell Heralds Major Wins for Washington State in Bipartisan Maritime Administration Act
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. On June 22, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to advance the Bipartisan Maritime Administration Act (MARAD), which reauthorizes funding for the Maritime Administration for the Fiscal Year of 2023. As Chair of the Committee, Sen. Cantwell championed the legislation which includes major investments for […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Kids as young as 6 months old are now eligible for two COVID-19 vaccines: Moderna – 6 months to 5 years, 2 doses 4 weeks apart. Pfizer – 6 months to 4 years, 3 doses. The second dose is 3 weeks after the first followed by a third dose at […]