Pierce County announcement. Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, local nonprofits and agencies to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the county. The 2022 cycle will award up to $70,000 total to projects in four watersheds: Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands, Chambers-Clover Creek, Puyallup-White River, and Nisqually. […]
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Strickland Champions Wins in House Passed America COMPETES Act of 2022
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On Feb. 4, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after the House passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act of 2022. The final bill included five provisions Strickland secured. “To compete on the world stage and foster economic security […]
Pierce County Library Board discusses eliminating fines and fees and other issues
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System Board of Trustees will discuss eliminating fines on books and materials returned after their due dates and fees for replacing lost books and materials, and conduct other business at its Board meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 3:30 p.m. Join the meeting by phone or online: […]
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week Feb. 7-14
Submitted by Barb Kohler. February 7-14 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week. Most people are unaware that congenital heart defects (CHD) are the number one birth defect in the United States, yet 1 in every 110 (40,000 annually) are born with one or more CHDs. Of those, 25% will need heart surgery or medical interventions […]
The Hitchen Post: Public Safety and Community Frustration
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. As I sit in my office, I am listening the sounds of emergency sirens (for the second time this morning) and wondering what they are responding to. I have seen the posts on Facebook, read articles in the newspaper and seen the highlights on TV: Increased […]
What’s Coming to Tacoma Parks & Zoos in 2022
Metro Parks Tacoma announcement. Metro Parks Tacoma has an exciting list of new things coming to Tacoma parks in 2022. All were designed with and for the community to preserve and acknowledge history, and look to a cleaner, greener future for everyone. The majority of these projects have been made possible thanks to support of […]
Strickland Announces New White House Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guide
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On Feb. 3, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) touted a comprehensive new guide from the Biden Administration to help 10th Congressional District communities take full advantage of the historic investments under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This guidebook, available here, highlights how local communities can get access to urgently-needed infrastructure funding […]
Night to Shine is a Free Virtual Prom Night for Special Needs Teens and Adults, Feb. 11
Submitted by Jaynie Dillon Jones. All South Sound families with Special Needs teens (age 14 and above) plus Special Needs adults are invited to next week’s Night to Shine, February 11 from 5 – 8 p.m. And, it’s free. This extra-special event has been in existence for several years, but now with pandemic considerations in […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Receives Grant From PetSmart Charities for Homeless Pets
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Each year, more than 5 million pets enter animal shelters in need of loving homes across the U.S. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has received a $30,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more shelter pets in Pierce County for adoption and […]