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Pierce County
Nobles bill to create more affordable homeownership opportunities signed into law
A bill to create more affordable homeownership opportunities was signed into law Friday. Senate Bill 6173, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), aims to expand the production of affordable housing by enabling local municipalities imposing an affordable and supportive housing sales and use tax to support organizations in creating homeownership opportunities for households earning up […]
Tacoma Animal Shelter Urgently Seeks Dog Food Donations for Community Pets Amidst Increasing Need
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry is in urgent need of dry dog food donations due to increased need in Pierce County. In 2023, the shelter’s Pet Food & Supply Pantry distributed almost 90,000 pounds of pet food to over 7,000 community pets in need. This year, demand […]
Mischievous doggos caught ‘trespassing’ at multiple Pierce County schools
On Friday (March 15, 2024), one of our School Resource Officers (SRO) was notified that four dogs were running loose at Spanaway Middle School. Since Animal Control officers weren’t on duty yet, she sprung into action. When she arrived at the school, three of the four doggos were corralled in the principal’s office. Our veteran […]
The Board of Health March 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on March 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County to host YMCA Mock Trial Championship for the first time
The YMCA Mock Trial State Championship will be held in Tacoma on Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 at the County City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, in downtown Tacoma. The State Championship will be in Tacoma for the first time since the event began in 1987. Previous State tournaments were held in Olympia. […]
Kilmer Introduces Legislation to Reduce Polarization and Support Community Bridgebuilding
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA), bipartisan legislation to support communities in addressing sources of division by aiding local civic and community organizations. These efforts aim to confront contentious issues and, ultimately, bridge divides. A January 2022 NBC News poll revealed […]
Governor signs Bronoske expanding access to anaphylaxis medication in schools
The governor has signed legislation that expands in-school access to life-saving anaphylaxis medication. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, House Bill 1608 passed both chambers unanimously. “Students already face health and safety challenges at school. We should do all we can to protect the kids in our schools,” said Bronoske. “Our schools do a great job eliminating allergens, so […]
A day for Shutterbugs
Submitted by Robert Peters. Each year on the second Saturday of April, The Puget Sound Photographic Collectors Society hosts annual camera show and swap. This year’s show is scheduled for Saturday April 6 at Kent Commons in Kent. In past years, it has drawn visitors from across the USA, Canada, and Japan. The show is […]