Deputy Cappetto is back to show us what’s going on in South Hill Patrol in August. Watch as she stops in on a welfare check, a domestic violence call, an unwanted person and a burglary in progress.
Pierce County
Map Update Reveals $186M in Climate Investments at Risk in Pierce County
Submitted by Clean & Prosperous Institute. Clean & Prosperous Institute has updated The Risk of Repeal mapping tool to add more than 500 new projects, totaling $450 million, increasing the on-the-ground Climate Commitment Act investments which exist in all 39 Washington state counties. The full slate of projects (down Pierce County data here) tracked on the Risk […]
Everest Gets Booked into the Pierce County Jail
You may remember last week’s episode of Everest getting arrested for malicious mischief. On his next adventure, Everest takes us into the jail for a quick look at what the booking process looks like. For last week’s episode, check our Blotter! Another Everest Adventure – Pierce County Sheriff’s Department Blotter (piercecountywa.gov)
Nisqually Bridge will be longer than a SEA-TAC runway
Submitted by Breck Lebegue MD MPH for WA Physicians for Social Responsibility. STEILACOOM – Those who attended the WSDOT Open House for the I-5 Marvin Road to Mounts Road Corridor Improvement project Tuesday evening were well informed by the numerous storyboards and helpful staff. Others should visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/i5NisquallyDelta to understand. The project is in National […]
Supplemental Security Income for Children with Disabilities
Did you know that Social Security’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources? A child must meet all of the following disability requirements to be considered medically eligible for SSI: The child must have a medical condition(s), that result in “marked and […]
Are you thinking what I’m thinking?
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. When we think about diversity, equity, and inclusion, we often consider aspects such as a person’s age, race, gender, or veteran status. However, there are many more elements to our lives that make us distinct. Take neurodiversity, for example. It’s a word that has become more common as we work […]
Pierce County Council Poised to Take up Summer Supplemental Budget to Make Real Progress
The Pierce County Council’s Committee of the Whole passed an amended version of the County Executive’s proposed summer supplemental to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget out of Committee with a do-pass recommendation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Proposed Ordinance No. O2024-543s now heads to the full Council for a public hearing and final action. What: Public Hearing on […]
Tacoma Humane Society Calls for Community Support Following Nearly 20% Increase in Animal Intake Over Past Three Years
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has seen an 18.1% increase in animal intake over the last three years, prompting the nonprofit shelter to ask the community for support of their essential work during its annual ‘Day of Giving.’ “Our ‘Day of Giving’ reminds our community how they play a vital role in […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. San Francisco Giants
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, Aug. 25, for […]