The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on March 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County
Pierce County to host YMCA Mock Trial Championship for the first time
The YMCA Mock Trial State Championship will be held in Tacoma on Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 at the County City Building, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, in downtown Tacoma. The State Championship will be in Tacoma for the first time since the event began in 1987. Previous State tournaments were held in Olympia. […]
Kilmer Introduces Legislation to Reduce Polarization and Support Community Bridgebuilding
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the Building Civic Bridges Act (BCBA), bipartisan legislation to support communities in addressing sources of division by aiding local civic and community organizations. These efforts aim to confront contentious issues and, ultimately, bridge divides. A January 2022 NBC News poll revealed […]
Governor signs Bronoske expanding access to anaphylaxis medication in schools
The governor has signed legislation that expands in-school access to life-saving anaphylaxis medication. Sponsored by Rep. Dan Bronoske, D-Lakewood, House Bill 1608 passed both chambers unanimously. “Students already face health and safety challenges at school. We should do all we can to protect the kids in our schools,” said Bronoske. “Our schools do a great job eliminating allergens, so […]
A day for Shutterbugs
Submitted by Robert Peters. Each year on the second Saturday of April, The Puget Sound Photographic Collectors Society hosts annual camera show and swap. This year’s show is scheduled for Saturday April 6 at Kent Commons in Kent. In past years, it has drawn visitors from across the USA, Canada, and Japan. The show is […]
Library wants to hear from you
Please complete a brief survey and share what is important to you, your family, your community. Complete a survey mypcls.org/new-strategic-plan or at any Pierce County Library now through March 31, 2024. The Pierce County Library System needs your input to help the Library Systemdevelop a new strategic plan.
Wonderful In-District in Steilacoom
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. As a former science teacher, I noticed youth always connected well with the significance of 3-14 (March 14th) in a fun and engaging way, and I hope you enjoyed it too. As a policy maker, my focus remains on creating space for learning together and […]
Nobles bill to continue Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program signed into law
A bill to continue a statewide program improving active transportation connectivity in overburdened communities was signed into law Thursday. Senate Bill 6283, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), eliminates the expiration date for the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, which was set to end in 2027. Williams, a Black community organizer and advocate, worked to address historic […]
Join us at Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force’s annual summit to talk stopping stigma
Opioid-related deaths, 911 calls, and hospital visits—primarily because of fentanyl—are on the rise. Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force’s annual summit allows a space to promote community healing, learn anti-stigma strategies, and amplify the voices of people who have lived experience with substance use disorder. Join us for this important conversation from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday, […]