Submitted by Barb Kohler. February is known for – Black History Month, American Heart Month (wear red for women’s heart health), President’s Day, and, of course, Valentine’s Day. In addition, Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) Awareness Week is observed annually February 7-14. Congenital heart diseases (congenital heart defects CHDs) are birth defects that affect the structure […]
Pierce County
An Update on Washington’s Housing Crisis + Supporting Our Veterans
Office of Rep. Mari Leavitt, 28th Legislative District announcement. We’re now in week 5 of this year’s legislative session; and this week, my fellow lawmakers and I are debating bills on the House floor into the early hours of the morning. I’ve so enjoyed meeting with constituents who have taken the time to come down […]
Pierce Transit Runner Now Available in Transit, Pierce Transit’s All-In-One App
Pierce Transit Runner is now available in Transit, Pierce Transit’s all-in-one app to plan, track and pay for rides. Thanks to this new integration, riders can for the first time plan and pay for trips that combine Pierce Transit’s on-demand and regular bus services. Passengers can plan a trip in Transit to their destination using a combination of on-demand […]
Supporting nurses, honoring firefighters, protecting kids, and an upcoming town hall
Office of Rep. Dan Bronoske, 28th Legislative District announcement. We are approaching the half-way mark of the 60-day legislative session. I have a number of bills moving their way through the process and I wanted to take a little time to update you on what I am working on. Supporting our health care staff. Some […]
The Board of Health Feb. 7 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 7 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Nobles bill would continue program to improve active transportation connectivity in overburdened communities
A bill to continue a statewide program to improve active transportation connectivity in overburdened communities was heard in the Senate Transportation Committee Thursday. Senate Bill 6283, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would eliminate the expiration date for the Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program, which is set to end in 2027. Williams, a Black community organizer […]
2024 Point in Time Count & Upcoming Ferry Projects
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. I’ve had the chance to volunteer for the annual Point in Time Count three times. This is a nationwide event that every jurisdiction receiving HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) funding must do every other year. In the state of Washington, we are […]
January Session Recap
Office of Sen. T’Wina Nobles, 28th Legislative District announcement. We’re already over a third of the way through the 2024 legislative session! Can you believe it? My team and I are hard at work championing legislation that reflects our shared priorities. Scroll down for a snapshot of the bills I’ve sponsored and a few updates I […]
2024 Spring Fair Photo Contest – Cash Prizes
Submitted by Tacoma Photographic Society. Have a great image? Why not enter it into the 2024 TPS Spring Fair Photo Competition and get a chance to win cash prizes! All photos will be exhibited at the 2024 Washington State Fair. Amateur photographers who derive less than 50% of their income from photos are eligible to […]