Pierce County Elections mailed ballots July 14 for the Aug. 4 primary election. Ballots may be returned by mail or placed in an official drop box, which will remain open until 8 p.m. Election Day.

After getting attacked by Faith, Juno had to be euthanized. She was 22 years old, and Deblinger had had her for over 16 years. Right before the Fourth of July, Cara Deblinger adopted a malamute from ...

Nick Goettling is one of two muralists selected for the Parkland with Purpose mural project. He said he wanted to highlight the unique oak savanna seen in some areas of the state. In 2023, research ...

1. Shade trees contribute to green infrastructure and make a community healthier and more livable. As many as 600 residential homes will be eligible for free trees in the Oakland Madrona neighborhood ...

Donam Ponepinto and Willie Stewart Honor students with scholarships for their dedication to volunteerism with hundreds of hours helping the community The Willie Stewart Community Service Scholarship ...

Opioid overdose deaths, emergency department visits, and emergency response calls are declining in Pierce County, prompting Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Pierce County, the City of Tacoma, ...

Golf can sometimes seem like a sport out of reach for many families. Green fees, instruction, equipment, and access to courses can all create barriers that limit participation. First Tee – South Puget ...

David Hammond has established himself as the driving force behind the resurgence of the University of Puget Sound women’s rowing program, guiding the Loggers into one of the top NCAA Division III ...

Behind the bar at Kingfisher & Rye, from left: Michael Gruber, Ellie Moore, Craig Moore, no relation, and Ryan Moss. At Kingfisher & Rye Tavern in Tacoma’s Sixth Avenue District, tradition meets ...

Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello renews commitment to gun safety. Pierce County’s decision to expand its free biometric gun lockbox program is a public health and harm-reduction effort aimed at ...