A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The health officers of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, San Juan, and Grays Harbor counties have joined together to pass on their best public health advice to protect you, your family, and our communities. We recommend all residents wear facial coverings when in indoor public settings […]
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Senior Dogs at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County Fetch Grant
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Old dogs have something to wag about this summer, as The Grey Muzzle Organizationannounces the recipients of its annual grants, and dogs at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County are among the winners. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County in Tacoma is […]
Local blueberry season in Pierce County is here
Earlier this month, I told you about the tail end of strawberry season and that raspberries are now available at numerous Pierce County farms and farm stands. And now blueberries are upon us. Below, I’ve got three spots for U-pick blueberries, plus a list of farm stands with picked berries. For U-pickers: Dress in your […]
Sheriff’s Department wants help locating Rose Shilko
Via the Pierce County Sheriff’s Departments Twitter: “Pierce County Sheriff’s Detectives need your help locating Rose Shilko, who was last seen in downtown Tacoma on July 4, 2021. Rose has mental health concerns that may prevent her from caring for herself. Rose is 39 years old, 5’11” 125lbs. If you see Rose, please call 911.”
Comprehensive Life Resources to become first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Puget Sound region
A press release from Comprehensive Life Resources. Adults with serious mental illness and youth with serious emotional disturbances will soon receive services from the first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in the Tacoma area: Comprehensive Life Resources. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) awarded Comprehensive Life Resources (CLR) a $1.4 million federal grant last week to become a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). As a […]
Hybrid Pierce County Council meetings launched, in-person attendance and remote participation welcome
An announcement from the Pierce County Council. The public is once again invited to join the Pierce County Council in person for its public meetings. Council opened its chamber doors July 12 for its first in-person meeting in more than a year, following state guidance that meetings could resume. With the return of in-person meetings, […]
My “why”
By Lillian Allred, Executive Assistant to County Executive Bruce Dammeier. I’m right back where I started. Well, kinda. When many people think of working for local government, job security and good benefits come to mind. To be honest, that’s why I initially applied to Pierce County over 22 years ago. I first joined the Pierce […]
South Sound 911 to welcome customers at new location beginning July 20
If you have an appointment at South Sound 911’s public counter or with the agency’s administrative or records staff, beginning Tuesday, July 20, you will need to go to the agency’s new location at 3580 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. Construction of South Sound 911’s new facility will be complete in July and services and staff are moving […]
Pierce County Trails Day, July 31
ForeverGreen Trails is pleased to announce the 5th annual Pierce County Trails Day on Saturday, July 31, 2021, a countywide celebration of outdoor active recreation, mobility, and stewardship focused on trails of all types. “In cooperation and coordination with various agencies and organizations, we have organized events across Pierce County, including bicycle rides, interpretive and […]