Heads up, #wawx - NWS say this evening-issued windstorm warning for 10am-7pm today (Dec. 24th) is serious:

High Wind Warning
Issued: 8:13 PM Dec. 23, 2025
National Weather Service

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY

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* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

#seattle #KingCounty #SnohomishCounty #PierceCounty #tacoma #PugetSound #WashingtonState #cascadia #wawx #caswx

South Sound seems to be getting the worst of it

(97,000ish customers without power from PSE. This does not include SCL numbers.)

#seattle #PugetSound #wawx #windstorm #tacoma #olympia #PierceCounty #ThurstonCounty

The Big River is a minor #tributary of the #MississippiRiver in western #Wisconsin in the #UnitedStates. It flows for its entire 12.8-mile (20.6 km) length in western #PierceCounty, rising in the town of #RiverFalls and flowing south-southwestwardly into the town of #OakGrove. It enters the Mississippi River about 6 miles (10 km) southeast of #Prescott.

UPDATE: #Gun Safe in Home of #PierceCounty Plotter Left Open

https://realcrime.net/2025/10/08/would-be-school-shooter-sent-back-to-home-where-arsenal-was-built/

#crime #truecrime #truecrimeblog #crimenews #schoolshooting #gunviolence #thoughtsandprayers

#PierceCounty, WA, has a ‘#KidswithGuns’ Problem

https://realcrime.net/2025/10/06/pierce-county-wa-has-a-kids-with-guns-problem/

#crime #truecrime #truecrimeblog #crimenews #gunviolence #schoolshooting #thoughtsandprayers

Pierce County invites public input on Five-Year Homeless Plan

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/10/03/pierce-county-invites-public-input-on-five-year-homeless-plan/

Pierce County awards $3.1 million to combat youth homelessness, launches 100-day challenge

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/10/02/pierce-county-awards-3-1-million-to-combat-youth-homelessness-launches-100-day-challenge/

Mello issues directives supporting new Welcoming Workplace efforts

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/10/01/mello-issues-directives-supporting-new-welcoming-workplace-efforts/

The Board of Health Oct. 1 Meeting Agenda

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/09/30/the-board-of-health-oct-1-meeting-agenda/

I’m Not Breaking the Law

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/09/29/im-not-breaking-the-law/

Pierce County lifts burn ban on Oct. 1

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/09/29/pierce-county-lifts-burn-ban-on-oct-1/

DOH detects clade I mpox in Pierce County wastewater

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/09/27/doh-detects-clade-i-mpox-in-pierce-county-wastewater/

27 Dogs Seized in Deplorable Conditions

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/09/27/27-dogs-seized-in-deplorable-conditions/

Pierce County funds new Mobile Opioid Treatment Program, expanding access to life-saving care

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://thesubtimes.com/2025/09/27/pierce-county-funds-new-mobile-opioid-treatment-program-expanding-access-to-life-saving-care/