Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Tacoma has two popular slogans, one of which is “The City of Destiny,” which originated from being chosen as the western terminus for the Northern Pacific Railroad’s transcontinental railroad in 1873. The other slogan, “You’ll Like Tacoma,” was introduced at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in 1909 as a publicity tool […]
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Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Sound Transit announcement. Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available […]
PSE Foundation launches $600,000 competitive grant program
Puget Sound Energy Foundation announcement. The Puget Sound Energy Foundation (PSEF) has announced the launch of a $600,000 competitive grant program to empower resiliency and build capacity within: food security, shelter, literacy, and nonprofit staff development. Grant applications are due May 15. For the past several years, the PSE Foundation shifted its traditional giving focus […]
Beyond the Backyard
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. A community-wide scavenger hunt that is part Amazing Race and part double-dog dare, Beyond the Backyard is a three-hour experience designed for fun-seekers of all ages and abilities! On Saturday, May 20, your team will be in the wackiest, most memorable race of your life, working through a series of wild challenges. Our adventure race […]
Ride Pierce Transit for Free on Earth Day, Saturday, Apr. 22
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit will offer fare free riding privileges on Saturday, April 22, to support Earth Day. Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the need to protect Earth’s natural resources for future generations. The public is encouraged to celebrate Earth Day […]
Got 10 minutes?
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) wants to understand how to support travelers with travel planning. We’d like to hear from you! We recommend taking this survey on a computer for the best experience. It should take you less than 10 minutes to complete the survey. Thank you so much […]
Sen. Cantwell: $154 Million Federal Loan for Sound Transit
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. On April 17, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced that Sound Transit will receive a $154 million loan to finance the South Sounder Access Improvement Project, including construction of new parking garages at three Sounder train stations: Puyallup, Sumner […]
Days of Remembrance of Holocaust Victims in Pierce County
Pierce County Council social media post. The County Council proclaimed April 16 to April 23, “Days of Remembrance of Holocaust Victims” in Pierce County. The Holocaust was the state-sponsored, systematic persecution and annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and 1945.
Black mamas deserve healthy babies
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. In 2020, Black women in the United States were 3 times more likely to die due to pregnancy related complications while pregnant than white women. Black babies are nearly twice as likely to die as other infants. These disparities exist regardless of income and education. We’re working to address that crisis in Pierce County. […]