Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable cats to PetSmart in Gig Harbor in support of PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week, taking place July 15-17, 2024 from 12-3 p.m. During the in-store events, the Humane […]
Pierce County
Turbulence
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Each week when I speak to new employees, I talk about the importance of respect. As public servants, we must treat our residents – no matter their background – with the consideration and regard each of us as human beings have a right to expect. This certainly applies to our […]
Puget Sound Energy issues ‘Request for Proposals’ as it seeks bid for new energy resources
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has issued a Voluntary All-Source RFP for energy from renewable and non-emitting resources and capacity resources that can meet all or part of its customer’s needs established in PSE’s 2023 Electric Progress Report. The 2024 All-Source RFP continues the process to procure resources that meet customers’ energy and capacity needs by 2030. […]
Sounder trains available for Kenny Chesney with Zac Brown Band concert
Ride Sounder to the Kenny Chesney with Zac Brown Band concert on Saturday, July 13 at Lumen Field. The special service will be available Saturday, July 13, for the 5 p.m. Kenny Chesney with Zac Brown Band concert. From the south, the inbound Sounder S Line train departs Lakewood at 2:11 p.m. The train will […]
What is Reckless Driving?
RCW 46.61.500 Reckless Driving (1) Any person who drives a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. Reckless driving is a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to 364 days and by a fine of not more than $5,000. Remember RCW46.61.530 also specifies anyone […]
Pierce County awarded $1.8 million for households to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs
After submitting a joint application, Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and Planning and Public Works (PPW), were awarded $1,833,000 from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) grant. These funds will be used for rebates and incentive programs for home electrification such as high efficiency heat pumps, water heaters, and necessary […]
Pierce Transit Offering Free Rides to Cooling Centers
The Puget Sound is expecting high temperatures for the next several days. To help those who need access to transportation to get out of the heat, Pierce Transit is partnering with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management to provide free bus or SHUTTLE rides (for registered SHUTTLE customers) to cooling centers and shelters. The […]
Friday Ride #4
This Friday Ride features a special addition with Sgt. Darren Moss and Deputy Carly Cappetto joining in on the action. Our warmer weather is upon us and Sgt. Moss came prepared with his sunscreen. A few of the highlights include unwanted persons, community contacts, trespassing subject that ends in foot pursuit, traffic stops and welfare […]
K9 Eddie’s Catch
On June 24th at approximately 5:56pm, Deputies were dispatched to a commercial burglary in progress inside the lot of Lucky Transport in Parkland. Deputies were advised a male subject was inside the business’s secured lot grabbing items out of a vehicle. At one point, the business owner had the suspect at gun point, but the suspect jumped a […]