Chantell Harmon Reed’s role as our new Director of Public Health is to protect and improve the health of everyone in Pierce County. One of her first priorities is to get to know you and hear what you need from us. Starting in August, Chantell will hold a series of meet and greets around Pierce County. Come […]
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Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Sound Credit Union announcement. TACOMA, WA – Sound Credit Union (Sound) is pleased to announce their 2024 Sound scholars who will receive a monetary scholarship for the 2024/25 school year. In late November 2023, Sound began accepting applications from their members pursuing higher education. This year, 13 recipients were selected based on their academic achievements, […]
Who’s got talent in Pierce County? The search is on to help prevent youth violence
Pierce County Human Services’ (PCHS) Birth to 25 Initiative and The Griot Party are partnering for a Youth Talent Search to showcase the creativity of youth and young adults in our community. Pierce County residents ages 12 to 24 who can dance, make people laugh, rap, recite poetry, act, sing, play music, or showcase other […]
Pursuit Ends with Suspect in the Puyallup River
At 12:26 pm on Sunday July 12th, one of our deputies spotted a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road at the 19000 block of Meridian. The driver nearly hit another car head on, so the deputy turned on his lights and siren, but the driver refused to pull over. The driver took […]
Happy birthday ADA
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Thirty-four years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law. In honor of this important milestone, I asked Kris Dowling with Human Services’ Aging and Disabilities Resources group for permission to re-post a blog she wrote to mark the occasion. I’m grateful for the work she and […]
Puget Sound Energy signs long-term contract for more wind energy
As part of its continued efforts to procure clean energy, Puget Sound Energy has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Clearway Energy Group (“Clearway”) for a 315 MW wind farm under development in Wheatland and Meagher County in Montana. Once operational, the Haymaker Wind Farm will contribute approximately 15% toward PSE’s remaining need to meet its 2030 clean energy targets. 315 MW translates into enough energy to […]
Auto Theft Prevention Tips
Did you know July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month? We all know auto theft has reached an all time high in the recent years. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department wants to equip you with some tips and resources to keep you and your vehicle safe. Don’t allow yourself to be the next victim. Be […]
National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Tacoma Animal Shelter to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Pierce County
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is set to receive a $90,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in Pierce County. Petco Love is a national nonprofit leading change for pets by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, […]
Pierce County woman who refused TB treatment now cured
Submitted by James (Jay) Miller, MD MPH (Tacoma-Pierce County Health Officer). You may remember reading news stories over a year ago about a woman who needed life-saving tuberculosis treatment. We have a happy update: She’s cured! The woman cooperated with Pierce County Superior Court’s orders and our disease investigators. She’s tested negative for tuberculosis (also called […]