Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Last week the five-person team that worked on redistricting the county Council districts finalized the map. There was a lot of work done by staff and the volunteer committee along with over 100 people that reached out via email or virtually attended the meetings. I […]
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Compost your Christmas tree
Pierce County social media post. Reminder from Pierce County: Compost your tree & help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
What we’ve learned
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier story. We all know that 2020 was a difficult, exhausting year. I know I expected 2021 to be a bit easier, with us well on our way to recovery. As I wrote in last week’s blog, I was wrong! The past 12 months have taught or reinforced important lessons – about […]
County announces shelter options for unhoused during expected cold snap
Pierce County announcement. In partnership with the Coalition to End Homelessness and the City of Tacoma, Pierce County is coordinating warm indoor places to shelter for those experiencing homelessness, including those with pets, children, and partners. In addition, arrangements are being made to support those who choose not to leave their current outdoor location. The goal is […]
Pierce Transit service fare-free on New Year’s Eve
Pierce Transit announcement. Rides on Pierce Transit buses and SHUTTLE paratransit vehicles, as well as two of the agency’s on-demand Runner services will be fare-free Dec. 31, 2021. Pierce Transit is joining several other transit agencies around the region in offering fare-free service on New Year’s Eve, providing a safe and accessible transportation option to people who are traveling around the […]
Strickland Introduces the Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Act
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced legislation to advance contracting opportunities for military spouse-owned businesses. Supporting military spouse employment is not only the right thing to do, it helps the military remain a competitive place to serve. This legislation has been endorsed by the […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. You’ll notice we saw more outbreaks this week. We know Omicron is here, and the variant appears to spread quickly. Outbreaks can happen whenever people gather. While we all want to continue to do the things we love, we need to use all available tools to stay as safe as […]
Sound Transit makes Link and ST Express buses fare-free all day on New Year’s Eve
Sound Transit announcement. ink light rail and ST Express buses will be fare-free all day New Year’s Eve, providing passengers with a safe and reliable option for their holiday travel plans. “We want to ensure that everyone out that day can enjoy the holiday safely,” said Sound Transit Board Chair and University Place Council Member […]
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Access to High-Quality Health Care in Rural Areas
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On Dec. 21, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced the bipartisan ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021 (H.R. 6308) which aims to improve access to high-quality, coordinated health care for patients and providers in rural areas. The bill addresses a shortcoming in current law by bolstering assignment to Medicare Accountable Care […]