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Tacoma Humane Society Calls for Community Support Following Nearly 20% Increase in Animal Intake Over Past Three Years
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has seen an 18.1% increase in animal intake over the last three years, prompting the nonprofit shelter to ask the community for support of their essential work during its annual ‘Day of Giving.’. “Our ‘Day of Giving’ reminds our community how...
Sanctuary Saves 120 Birds in Western Washington’s Largest Cockfighting Rescue
Heartwood Haven, an animal sanctuary in Roy, Washington, rescued 120 roosters on Aug. 1 from a cockfighting operation in Buckley in Pierce County. Representatives from the organization confirmed this was the largest cockfighting rescue in Washington state history. They are seeking to rehome the recently rescued fowl. Kate Tsyrklevich, Heartwood...
With a vote along party lines, the Pierce County executive made the final decision on homelessness
Pierce County Council Poised to Take up Summer Supplemental Budget to Make Real Progress
The Pierce County Council’s Committee of the Whole passed an amended version of the County Executive’s proposed summer supplemental to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget out of Committee with a do-pass recommendation on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024. Proposed Ordinance No. O2024-543s now heads to the full Council for a public hearing and final action.
‘If Goodwill and Home Depot had a baby’: Large discount store opens in Pierce County
Boasting 19,000 square feet of shopping space with discount furniture, building materials, tools, windows, light fixtures and more, the store inhabits the site of a former Rite Aid.
Did Semi Bird threaten a WA Republican Party leader? Here’s what the 911 call said
In our Reality Check stories, Tri-City Herald journalists seek to hold the powerful accountable and find answers to critical questions in our community. Read more. Story idea? News@tricityherald.com. A Pierce County Republican has alleged that a former gubernatorial candidate from the Tri-Cities made threats against his life at a weekend...
Coalition calls for federal investigation into Tacoma Police Department
A group of Black-led organizations and individuals in Pierce County are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Tacoma Police Department for excessive force and discriminatory policing. “Today marks a pivotal moment in Tacoma history,” said local pastor and member of The Black Collective in Tacoma, Lawrence White....
Humane Society seeks help for ‘Day of Giving’
The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County has seen an 18.1% increase in animal intake over the last three years, prompting the nonprofit shelter to ask the community for support of their essential work during its annual "Day of Giving.”. "Our ‘Day of Giving’ reminds our community how they...
Celebrate Summer with an Outdoor Movie in the Park
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