Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. Effective Nov. 13, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has updated its public hours of operation. The shelter is now open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the Adoption Center closed on Mondays. From Tuesday to Sunday, individuals interested in adopting a […]
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Strickland Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Tackle America’s Housing Crisis, Boost Public Transit Use
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) joined Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) and Senators Brian Schatz (HI) and Mike Braun (IN) in reintroducing the bipartisan Build More Housing Near Transit Act to encourage the construction of low- and middle-income housing in transit-served, walkable locations. The introduction of the bill […]
The Board of Health Nov. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Nov. 15 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Puget Sound Energy launches programs to encourage customers to reduce energy use
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Conserving energy is one of the most cost-effective ways of reducing heating and cooling bills when electricity demand spikes during cold snaps and heat waves. PSE is launching programs for residential and business customers to modify the way they use energy – particularly when they use it. These programs are voluntary […]
Pierce Transit Introduces New Puyallup Runner Service and Dedicated Runner App
On Nov. 14, Pierce Transit will launch a new on-demand Runner service in the Puyallup area. Trips can be booked on a new, dedicated app called Pierce Transit Runner or by calling a phone number. Runner is an affordable, on-demand neighborhood transit service that transports customers in locations that aren’t easily accessible by bus. Puyallup […]
The Parkland-Spanaway Flood Plain
Submitted by Claudia Riiff Finseth. Every fall I get a big postcard from Pierce County reminding me I live in an area known to flood, the Spanaway-Parkland flood plain. And I know it’s true because twice in twenty-five years we have had hundred year floods here where I live along Spanaway Creek near 138th Street […]
The Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Communities Plan: A People’s Document
Submitted by Claudia Riiff Finseth. A remarkable thing happened in the early 2000s under the Growth Management Act. A grassroots committee of residents, community association members, school board members, the environmental and business communities and the fire district created the Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Communities Plan. The process was guided by Project Lead Sean Gaffney, of Pierce County […]
Pierce County Council to Hold Public Hearings on 2024-2025 Budget Proposal
TACOMA – Community members will have two opportunities to publicly comment on the Proposed 2024-2025 Biennial Budget. The Pierce County Council will hold public hearings on Ordinance No. 2023-44s on Tuesday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. or soon thereafter to hear public testimony on the Biennial Budget. What: Public Hearings on Proposed 2024-2025 Biennial […]
Pierce Transit to Hold Nov. 13 Public Hearing on Agency’s Proposed 2024 Budget
Pierce Transit’s Board of Commissioners will hold a special study session and public hearing Nov. 13 on the agency’s proposed 2024 budget. Details of the meetings are as follows: Details on how to attend the study session and Board meeting/public hearing in person or virtually can be found by visiting PierceTransit.org/board-meetings. In person meeting location: Pierce Transit Training […]