Pierce County Library System announcement. At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, April 12, 3:30 p.m. regular monthly meeting, the Board will discuss eliminating fines on books and other overdue materials, updates about Lakewood Pierce County Library, and results from public opinion research and other topics. The meeting will be held in person at the Library’s […]
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AG Ferguson, Rep. Leavitt bill providing accountability for illegal robocalls passes legislature
Washington State Attorney General’s Office announcement. Late April 5, 2023, the Legislature passed a bill Attorney General Bob Ferguson partnered with Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, to help combat illegal robocalls. According to estimates based on TruCaller survey data, 1.1 million Washingtonians lost money to scam robocalls in 2022 — 265,000 more people than 2021. Washington’s current […]
A cold, wet day
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. April weather in Pierce County can be wild! It clearly lives up to the old adage, “if you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes and it will change.” Last Saturday, we saw blustery winds, hail, drenching rain, sunshine, and cold temperatures alternating throughout the day! I was in […]
Join Pierce Transit’s CTAG and help shape the future of public transportation
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit is soliciting applications from individuals residing or employed within Pierce Transit’s service area. The Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will consist of nine volunteer representatives from across the service area who are willing to become involved, study the issues, provide feedback, and make recommendations on plans, policies, and services. The CTAG […]
The Pierce Transit Board April 10 Meeting Agendas
The Pierce Transit Board will hold a Study Session (agenda) and a Regular Board Meeting (agenda) on April 10 at 3 PM and 4 pm respectively.
Pierce County sees first tenant signed up in new warehouse/distribution development
Pierce County announcement. FRED310, a prominent new warehouse/distribution development located on 310 acres in the Frederickson area, has acquired its first tenant, Harbor Freight Tools. The national tool retailer has signed a build-to-suit lease totaling 782,875 square feet. “Pierce County continues to be a great location for companies,” said Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County executive. “I’m […]
Strickland Introduces Legislation To Increase Funding For Gun Violence Prevention Research
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On March 29, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representatives Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) and Mark Takano (CA-39) introduced the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act to fund Center for Disease Control (CDC) research into the nation’s ongoing gun violence epidemic. This legislation would authorize $50 million, each year, over the next […]
Local Animal Shelter to Host Its Most Hilarious Fundraiser of the Year
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting its virtual Poorly Drawn Pets fundraising event on Facebook starting April 6, 2023. For a $20 donation, shelter volunteers will draw participants’ pet(s) from a favorite photo. Drawings come in a variety of quality and hilarity. […]
Strickland Launches 3rd Annual Congressional Art CompetitionFollow
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced that her office will begin accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to recognize, honor, and encourage young artistic talent across the nation. “The Congressional Art Competition allows students to showcase their artistic talent and represent the South Sound through […]