Via Pierce Prairie Post by Marianne Lincoln. Good Neighbor Village, the village of tiny homes that the Tacoma Rescue Mission and the Pierce County Executive’s office are trying to build in Spanaway, had a groundbreaking today, November 21, 2024. The event was an invitation only event at the farm site near the intersection of 176th and Spanaway Loop Road. […]
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Day Shelters open this weekend
If you’re experiencing homelessness and need a place to visit this weekend, the following service providers are open: Saint Vincent de Paul4009 South 56th St., TacomaFriday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Family Housing Network5050 South Tacoma Way, TacomaThursday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Saturday – Sunday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
District 5 Councilmember Announces Plans for Transition to Assessor-Treasurer
TACOMA – Current Council Vice Chair Marty Campbell (District 5) has announced his plans to resign from his Council seat on Dec. 31, 2024, to transition into his new role as Assessor-Treasurer. “It has been a great privilege to serve on the Pierce County Council and to represent the interests of our community in District […]
The Little-known Connection Between Menopause and Oral Health is the Focus of a New Documentary
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Menopause will impact an estimated 500,000 women in Washington state this year, yet 84% of women 50 and older aren’t aware of the important connection to their oral health according to a 2023 study commissioned nationally by Delta Dental. The study commissioned by Delta Dental of California points to hormonal […]
Thankfulness
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. This is my final time to address you about this holiday that encourages us to take stock of our lives – and choose to be thankful. In many ways, this has been a challenging year for me personally. We lost my father-in-law at 87 years old last August. Amid the […]
Public Hearing: Reducing the Price of Pierce Transit All Day Pass
A public hearing will be held as part of the Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. and members of the public may attend the meeting in person or virtually through Zoom. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on Pierce Transit’s proposed […]
FAFSA Now Available for 2025-26 Applicants
Submitted by Washington Student Achievement Council. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has announced that the 2025-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available. Applications typically open on October 1 for people wanting to start college the next fall. This year the application was delayed as DOE carried out a series of beta […]
Ride Pierce Transit Fare Free on Friday, Nov. 29
In thankful appreciation of its customers, partners and Pierce County’s business community, Pierce Transit is offering free fares on local bus, SHUTTLE and Runner services on Friday, Nov. 29. The public is encouraged to take transit for free this Black Friday to support local businesses and shops. All Pierce Transit routes will be operating on […]
Art grant opportunity for Pierce County nonprofits opens Dec. 2
Pierce County is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Art Grant program, beginning Monday, Dec. 2. This grant initiative aims to expand access to the arts, foster educational opportunities, support underserved communities and celebrate the rich cultural diversity within Pierce County. Nonprofit organizations based in unincorporated Pierce County are encouraged to apply if […]