Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Substance misuse, overdoses and drug-related deaths continue to rise in Pierce County and around the state. The Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force remains committed to ending this crisis. More than 100 people gathered last week, to partner and strategize to meet this goal. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Pierce County, City […]
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Outdoor Environmental Education for Kids over Spring Break
Submitted by Kurt Sample, Sound View Camp. Not too long ago, 5th or 6th grade camp was very much a part of a child’s educational experience. Classrooms would adventure out to a local camp and learn about nature, teamwork, and each other. This annual hands-on experience and “rite-of passage” was priceless. Sadly, budgets, transportation, and […]
Pierce County Outlook will convene leaders on culture and commerce
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. Businesses and organizations will have the chance to get their finger on the pulse of Pierce County at the Pierce County Outlook Luncheon and Expo. This brand-new event from the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce will convene regional leaders from various sectors to share insights on critical issues facing the South […]
Letter: Pierce County Passes Housing Tax
Submitted by Carol Colleran. Pierce County passed the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act on March 21, 2023. This is a long-term action to help supply affordable housing to our neighbors whose income is at or below 60% of Pierce County’s median income ($82,574) and have behavioral health issues, are veterans, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, […]
Two Dogs Infected With Rare and Deadly Disease
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Two dogs are currently receiving veterinary care at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County for salmon poisoning disease. On March 12, two dogs, named Rogue (6 months old) and Brick (15 weeks old), arrived at the shelter severely ill. Both dogs were experiencing diarrhea, […]
Hiatus for The Suburban Times
I’m taking a break. From March 23-April 2 The Suburban Times will be on hiatus. What does that mean? I’ve been collecting – and sharing – local stories and announcements since I created The Suburban Times in 2005. And until now, I have not taken a break. When the hiatus is over, I’ll work through […]
Pierce County Council Votes in Favor of Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act
Pierce County Council announcement. On March 21 the Pierce County Council voted in favor of the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Act, or 2022-81s, which will implement a countywide one-tenth of one percent sales tax increase for affordable housing and related services, as allowed by Washington State law. The earliest the tax can begin to be […]
Pierce County seeks public input on 2023 Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County is drafting the 2023 Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plan (2023 Flood Plan) and would like the public’s input on how we will address flooding over the next 10 years. Led by Pierce County Planning and Public Works, the 2023 Flood Plan outlines how Pierce County, in collaboration with local jurisdictions, […]
SR 167 Master Plan’s second Online Open House is Live through April 15
Washington State Department of Transportation announcement. We recently launched the second online open house to share progress on the State Route 167 Master Plan. The SR 167 corridor runs parallel to Interstate 5 between Renton and Tacoma and experiences daily traffic congestion. The Master Plan is a study to identify multi-modal improvements to help move people and goods […]