Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American. Millions count on us — retirees, people no longer able to work due to disability, dependents, and survivors. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, we want to continue reaching out to rural communities. We make it easy for you to access our programs and […]
Pierce County
Recovering
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Taking care of Puget Sound and our rivers and streams is critically important for many reasons. Our waterways are spectacularly beautiful and a vital part of our natural environment and heritage. But they also are important economically, recreationally, and provide crucial habitat for fish, orcas…..and bugs! I found out how […]
Puget Sound Energy extends clean energy contract for hydropower
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has just signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Douglas County PUD to receive a slice of surplus hydropower from the Wells Hydroelectric Project. The clean energy agreement starts on Jan. 1, 2026 and continues until Dec. 31, 2032. This new agreement continues PSE’s long-term partnership with Douglas County PUD, which operates […]
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, Labor Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.mypcls.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
History of Chambers Bay (Part 3)
Via Chambers Creek Foundation Newsletter. Railways Bring Big Changes Perhaps nothing changed our Chambers Creek area — and many other areas across the United States and beyond—like the onset of rail transportation. For Chambers Creek, that impactful first railroad company was the Tacoma-Steilacoom Railroad, and it came to town in the early 1890s, just shortly […]
Tacoma Habitat for Humanity: Explore Affordable Homeownership with Free Homebuyer Sessions
Submitted by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity. TACOMA – Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity (Tacoma Habitat) is providing FREE Homeowner Orientation Sessions for those interested in exploring affordable homeownership in Pierce County. Through Tacoma Habitat’s Homebuyer Program, Pierce County residents can own an affordable home through an innovative restricted resale/land lease model. This program aims to […]
Do You Know When to Stop For a School Bus?
You will be seeing a lot of school buses on the road as school starts this week. It’s a good time to review when you should stop for a school bus. The most common misunderstanding is when there is a center turn lane, and vehicles are traveling in the opposite direction, you do not need […]
Pierce Transit Service Changes start Sept. 1
On Sunday, September 1, Pierce Transit weekend bus schedules will change on nearly all routes (except for routes 57 and 214) to improve service. Some changes will also be made to select routes on weekdays: Pierce Transit’s changes and Pierce Transit-operated Sound Transit service changes happen on Sunday Sept. 1, while many other transit systems’ service […]
Annual Poll Shows Tooth Fairy More Important Than Ever
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. Delta Dental released additional findings from its 2024 Original Tooth Fairy Poll® in recognition of National Tooth Fairy Day on Aug. 22. The poll, in its 26th year, shows that the Tooth Fairy provides practical benefits for both children and adults, as 34% of parents say the Tooth Fairy […]