Seniors and people with disabilities are invited to attend free Property Tax Exemption Seminars hosted by the Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer’s office, in partnership with the South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA³P) and Pierce County Human Services. Seminars are designed to provide valuable information on tax relief programs. Attendees will learn about eligibility requirements for property […]
Upcoming licensing system upgrade: Plan ahead for February renewals
Washington vehicle and boat owners needing to update their license plate tabs in February are encouraged to do so online this week, or in person by Feb. 13. Washington’s Department of Licensing will be performing an upgrade to its entire vehicle and boat licensing system, which will make the system unavailable online Feb. 10-17, and […]
Human Services selected for J-PAL North America incubator to evaluate opioid treatment programs
Pierce County Human Services is proud to collaborate with J-PAL North America to evaluate two programs aimed at addressing the opioid crisis in our community. The first study will examine how extended stays in fentanyl detox programs impact successful inpatient treatment completion and hospital utilization. The second will evaluate the effectiveness of providing medication and […]
Pierce County and Comcast partner to bring reliable, high-speed Internet to Pierce County Airport-Thun Field
Pierce County and Comcast have finalized an agreement that will expand the availability of fiber broadband, high-speed Internet services to Pierce County Airport-Thun Field. Comcast will construct the infrastructure and make available a 100% fiber-optic network to bring Internet, mobile, entertainment, and security services from Xfinity and Comcast Business to the airport for the first time. Located in central Pierce County, five […]
Cleaning of the Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River began Jan. 24
To inspect the Milroy Bridge for compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards, the structure will undergo cleaning that started Jan. 24, 2025. This process is weather dependent and expected to take six weeks to complete. The bridge crosses the Puyallup River on 66th Avenue East between State Route 167 (River Road East) and North Levee […]
Tacoma and Pierce County Selected as Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma and Pierce County will be an official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards and Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello announced today. SeattleFWC26 is the local organizing committee for Seattle’s participation as one of the 16 host cities selected for the FIFA World Cup 26. As a not-for-profit organization, SeattleFWC26’s vision […]
Pierce County Economic Development 2025 Business Pulse Survey
Business owner/operator feedback is important to Pierce County’s Economic Development. Please complete this brief survey to let us know your business outlook for 2025 and help us understand the challenges your business is facing. Please take a few minutes to respond by Friday, January 24. Click here to take the survey in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, or Korean […]
Community event kicks off 100-Day Challenge, prioritizing youth homelessness solutions in 2025
Pierce County is set to make a significant impact in addressing youth and young adult (YYA) homelessness in 2025. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) selected Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) to participate in its 100-Day Challenge, a national initiative inspiring bold and creative community action to end YYA homelessness. Last year, PCHS […]
Art grant opportunity for Pierce County nonprofits closes Jan. 21
Pierce County is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Art Grant program. This grant initiative aims to expand access to the arts, foster educational opportunities, support underserved communities, and celebrate the rich cultural diversity within Pierce County. Nonprofit organizations based in Pierce County are encouraged to apply if they offer arts education, programming, or experiences […]