Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Dec. 22, for […]
Pierce County
Volunteer spotlights
Habitat for Humanity announcement. Habitat is an organization that relies on generous and hardworking volunteers to operate at the capacity that it does. To show our appreciation, we hosted a Volunteer Holiday Party at the Narrows Brewing Company for our “regular” volunteers— 60 individuals who dedicate significant amounts of time to our mission each year. […]
Fare-free transit programs boost youth ridership on public transportation statewide
In 2021, state lawmakers passed legislation that enabled every transit system across the state to allow passengers under 18 to ride for free. If the numbers are any indication three years later, youth in Washington are taking full advantage. New data from the Washington State Department of Transportation suggests that youth transit ridership has thrived […]
Stay safe during power outages
By Katharine Flug. Crash! You hear it coming from the big dying maple tree next door. Your lights flicker, dim, then fade to nothing. It’s December. That time of year. As any long-term Pacific Northwesterner knows, winter brings wind, storms, and power outages. You stumble in the dark. Did you take steps before the storm […]
‘Tis the season for thievin’
‘Tis the season for thievin’… We don’t want to bring you down as you’re getting into the holiday spirit, but we need to remind you that there are some Grinches out there who are looking to snag your Christmas goodies before they make it under your tree. Here are some tips to help lessen your […]
The Board of Health Dec. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Dec. 18 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Pierce County Library System launches new strategic plan
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Thanks to input from nearly 3,000 people, the Pierce County Library System created a new strategic plan. The Library System’s Board of Trustees approved the plan at their December meeting. “Our new strategic plan is a significant milestone for the Library, shaped by the valuable input of our vibrant community,” said Pierce […]
Hams for the Holidays
Submitted by Nourish Pierce County. Commencement Bank, along with Nourish Pierce County and the Tacoma Dome, invite you to come by the Tacoma Dome between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 19, to receive a delicious ham for your holiday dinner. Our generous sponsors and volunteers came together to provide hams (and limited […]
Congratulations Graduate!
We want to congratulate our Pierce County Sheriff Cadet Mckinley Willhite for all her hard work graduating the Seattle Teen FBI Academy! Mckinley joined our Cadet program this March and has been a valuable asset to our volunteer Cadet Program with her leadership and knowledge. “Being part of the Seattle Teen FBI Academy was such […]