Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Having a baby is an exciting time which involves lots of planning. Parents pick out a name, read books about what to expect, participate in birth classes, decorate the baby’s room and so much more. With all this preparation focused on the new arrival, many expectant moms ignore their own […]
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Resources for caregivers offered at 2024 Pierce County Caregiver Conference
Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver can be a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. On top of normal stress, the isolation created by COVID-19 has resulted in incredible challenges for care takers and caregivers’ well-being […]
Day of days
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. The acclaimed video series “The Band of Brothers” follows members of Easy Company in the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment from their initial training in Georgia to their end of World War II at Berchtesgaden – home of Hitler’s mountainside retreat. The second episode, entitled “Day of Days,” depicts their night […]
Commemorate Pride month in June at the Pierce County Library System
Explore the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equality for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) communities during Pride Month. Visit the Pierce County Library System for classes and events, specially curated booklists and informative displays during this national celebration. Pierce County Library presents opportunities to celebrate with events […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels
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, June 2, for […]
Pierce Transit Fare Free on June 1 to Kick Off Ride Transit Month
To celebrate the first day of Ride Transit Month, Pierce Transit will offer fare free rides on Saturday, June 1, 2024. June is recognized annually as Ride Transit Month. Nationwide, transit agencies, advocates and partner organizations promote transit use during the month and coordinate activities and events that encourage the public to ride transit. The […]
Korsmo Construction Sponsors Relay for Life
Submitted by Korsmo Construction. Tacoma, WA – Korsmo Construction is pleased to announce its Bronze Level sponsorship of the 2024 Relay for Life Tacoma-South Puget Sound, as the organization celebrates its 40th year. Relay for Life unites communities across the globe to celebrate those whose lives have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones, and […]
Pierce County Deploys New SmartSigns to Reduce Unsafe Driving Practices
Submitted by Pierce County Target Zero Traffic Safety Coalition. TACOMA –Today (May 29, 2024), the Pierce County Target Zero Traffic Safety Taskforce announces a new pilot program that provides real-time, educational feedback to motorists in an effort to deter unsafe driving. Through August 1, four SmartSigns will rotate throughout eight locations in Pierce County, remaining at […]
2024 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Results
On January 26, Pierce County leaders, service providers, and volunteers surveyed people experiencing homelessness during the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to effectively allocate funds to support efforts to end homelessness. We counted 2,661 people on our streets and in our shelters; roughly […]