Pierce County Library System announcement. The Daffodil Princesses will visit several Pierce County Library System locations this spring to read with children. Members of the Daffodil Festival’s Royal Court will share story time, help craft crowns and be available for photos with children ages 3-6. “We are thrilled to welcome these young scholars and community […]
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A gold medal volunteer
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Every year we honor the amazing people who freely give of their time and talent to benefit our residents. In fact, this Saturday we are honoring nearly 50 people who give back to our youth, teach us gardening, care for our environment, are prepared for emergencies, and much more. […]
Affordable-housing tax, micro-house village approved by Pierce County Council
Associated Ministries announcement. Two of the most significant initiatives that will positively impact affordable housing and homelessness in Pierce County were both passed by the Pierce County Council on March 21. After a packed, hours-long public hearing, the Pierce County Council approved an ordinance levying an additional 1/10 of 1% sales tax to fund housing and […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Colorado Rockies
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 […]
Check out new library website
Pierce County Library System social media post. Have you checked out the Library’s new website? Get the latest information about services, programs, reading materials and more in one easy-to-use, easy-to-remember site. Visit http://mypcls.org today!
Sgt. Moss Scam
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. Couldn’t think of anything better? Someone has been really busy calling everyone pretending to be Sgt Darren Moss. He leaves a voicemail telling you he has urgent legal matters that he must discuss with you. This is a scam please don’t engage with him or call him back. He will […]
Strickland, Bacon, Warnock Push To Fully Restore Servicemember Housing Allowance
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. On April 6, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) Restoration Act to address the housing crunch that servicemembers and their families face. The legislation would mandate that the Department of Defense (DoD) restore the full BAH benefit and increase access to affordable […]
Pierce Transit Now Offers ORCA LIFT
Pierce Transit announcement. Pierce Transit has officially joined regional transit partners in offering the ORCA LIFT program. ORCA LIFT is a reduced adult fare program available to individuals who qualify. Those who qualify will pay $1 adult fare per one-way trip on Pierce Transit buses and Runner services. Customers can learn more about program guidelines and […]
Pierce County Library Board to discuss removing fines and other topics
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 […]