Ring in the new year with a new furry friend! December 29-31, name your price for adult dogs (2 years and older) at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to make a positive impact on your life and the lives of pets seeking loving homes. Join […]
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Sounder trains available for Seahawks and the NHL Winter Classic
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 and Monday’s NHL Winter Classic. Special Sounder service is in addition to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Link light rail, ST Express, and King County Metro service to and from […]
Pierce Transit Transitions to New Runner App
On Jan. 2, 2024, Pierce Transit will transition to a new on-demand Runner app for use with its Spanaway/Parkland/Midland, Ruston, and Tideflats zones. The Puyallup Runner zone already uses this new app. Trips can be requested on the new, dedicated app called Pierce Transit Runner or by calling a phone number. Runner is an affordable, on-demand, curb-to-curb, neighborhood transit […]
Volunteers needed for Homeless Point-in-Time count
Pierce County social media post. Pierce County looking for volunteers to help with the Pierce County Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) count on January 25-26, 2024. Everyone counts, no matter where they live. Sign-up to become a volunteer or learn more about the PIT count: http://PierceCountyWa.Gov/PIT.
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.mypcls.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Clark Brings Mystery Friend to the Office
Clark is in trouble again! This time he thought it would be a good idea to bring his reindeer friend to the office. Remember to always watch out for suspicious people who may be up to no good. Todays holiday tips are about being aware of your surroundings and how to avoid being a robbery […]
Deputies Pursue 7-11 Armed Robbery Suspect
At 07:33 am, on Saturday December 16th, our deputies responded to a call of an armed robbery at the 7-11at 138th St. and Pacific Ave S. Deputies were given a description for the suspect vehicle as a dark gray sedan with a broken tail light. At 08:01 am, the suspect vehicle was called in for […]
Payroll employment dipped in November; unemployment rate increases to 4.0%
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 2,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 3.8% to 4% in November. “October’s job gains were largely reversed in November. Payroll employment dropped and the unemployment rate reached 4.0% after five consecutive months below 4%,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) Chief Labor Economist Anneliese Vance-Sherman. “The demand […]
Wrap-Up for 2023
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. I am sometimes asked what I do all day. Honestly, there are some similarities to my work as a teacher several years ago. Helping people solve problems, getting people on the same page, helping calm situations down, and just showing up. To help put the […]