The governor has signed the Lucas Petty Act (House Bill 1956) to educate students about the dangers of fentanyl and opioids. Opioids represent the largest percentage of overdose deaths in Washington, a staggering 68 percent. Nationally, Washington has the second-highest percentage increase — 65 percent — in fentanyl poisoning deaths over a one-year period. This is especially prevalent among […]
Pierce County
Pierce Transit to Implement Service Change Mar. 31
On March 31, Pierce Transit will make schedule improvements to most of its bus routes. Some changes will be minor; others will be more significant. The schedule changes will allow buses that stop at the same place to come together at a similar time, and arrive on time more often, significantly improving the transit experience […]
Pierce County Parks launches new scholarship program
Pierce County Parks now offers scholarships to residents of Pierce County participating in recreational programs. Scholarships are awarded based on income and family size. Eligible individuals or families may receive a credit of up to $300 per household per scholarship type. Financial assistance is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis as funds are available. Three […]
Social Security’s Top 5 Scam Awareness Articles
Did you join us for Slam the Scam Day in March? If so, you know how important it is to raise awareness about government imposter scams. That’s why we want you to have all the information you need to protect yourself. Check out our top 5 scam awareness articles below: We encourage you to review […]
Chantell Harmon Reed starts new role as Director of Public Health
Chantell Harmon Reed, a dynamic public health leader with decades of experience in public health, health care and business, begins her new role today as Director of Public Health at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. During women’s history month, Reed makes history as the first woman and first African American appointed to lead the local public health […]
Homebuying Homework
Submitted by Chris Campbell, WaFd Bank Southern Washington Division Manager. I love this part. I’m about to talk with you about the dream of homeownership. With information and perseverance, you can make it reality. A few key points to remember before we jump in: Be patient. Finding the right home and loan program can take […]
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 […]