Rachel’s son attends a High School in Pierce County, WA. She recently found her son skipping school to join a school walkout for an abolish ICE protest. Many parents across the state of WA and the U.S. are concerned about the growing number of walkouts. Here is one Washingtonian mother’s story. #protests #washington | Vivian Ivy

Why do you think Pierce County is a great place for people to visit? Pierce County is developing a long-term Tourism Destination Strategic Plan and learning from our residents is important. We want to learn from you about how tourism to our region impacts you and why you think Pierce County is an awesome place to visit. 🌐 Help shape the future of tourism in Pierce County by taking our short survey: PierceCountyWA.gov/TourismSurvey. | Pierce County

It's Pierce County Trails Day! 👟🚲🤸 There are many free recreation activities happening throughout the County today, Saturday, July 29. Join Pierce County Parks at the South Hill Community Park along the Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for guided nature walks and a fun scavenger hunts for kids. Plus, you can make your own FREE pollinator seed packet to take home! PierceCountyWa.gov/PCTrailsDay | Pierce County

Bike Month is here! 🚲🚴 Join Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, along with Shawn Phelps from Pierce County Planning & Public Works and Brianne Blackburn from Pierce County Parks as they ride the Foothills Trail from Orting to Buckley during the latest episode of Inside Pierce County. Take a look and learn more about our incredible trail system throughout the County. #BikeMonth #PierceCountyTrails #GetOutside #RideYourBike | Pierce County

In Pierce County, Washington, a dog seemingly landed on its feet and ran off after being ejected through the windshield of a car during a high-speed police chase. The driver was arrested on several charges and the dog is doing OK, according to police. | NBC News