Due to the County’s robust floodplain management and participation in the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS), residents and businesses in unincorporated Pierce County continue to be eligible for a 40% reduction off National Flood Insurance Policy insurance premiums. The County submitted the annual progress report as part of the annual recertification […]
Pierce County Human Services and Metropolitan Development Council join forces to assess community needs
Pierce County Human Services, in partnership with the Metropolitan Development Council (MDC), is embarking on a comprehensive assessment to identify the strengths, barriers, and available resources within the community, with a special focus on addressing the needs of children, youth, and families. The cornerstone of this initiative is the 2023-2024 Community Needs Assessment (CNA), designed […]
Through fresh eyes
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. To start with, this blog is not being written by Chat GPT or any artificial intelligence (AI) – and it took me considerably longer to write than last week’s blog by Brian Hardtke! And I am not even writing it from Pierce County. I am in Austin, Texas as […]
Resource expo connects Pierce County with long-term care options
Knowing your options is always a good idea. Knowing your options before a crisis is even more important. Making the Link 2023 is Pierce County’s annual showcase of care providers and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. The expo features over 70 exhibitors, including in-home care, assisted and skilled nursing facilities, elder law […]
Free resource event for small business owners and entrepreneurs
Small business owners and entrepreneurs of Pierce County are invited to the free Thriving Together Resource Event happening Oct. 18 at the McGavick Conference Center in Lakewood. Hosted by the Pierce County Community Navigator team and the City of Lakewood, this event is an opportunity to connect and learn from local experts about the resources […]
Wait ’til the end
By Brian Hardtke is the Chief of Staff on the Executive Team. In recent years, we have witnessed a technological revolution that is reshaping the way we work, communicate, and serve our community. At the forefront of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and large language models like ChatGPT. These advancements are not just changing […]
Pierce County completes the purchase of a downtown Tacoma building
Pierce County announced today the completion of acquiring a downtown Tacoma office building located at 1501 Market St. The building purchase is the next step in the County’s Justice Center and Space Planning Study – an initiative to convert the County-City Building (CCB) into a Justice Center campus to improve service delivery and public access. […]
Celebra tu herencia
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. My family heritage is from Germany. While I don’t speak much German (Ein bisschen – “a little bit”), I especially appreciate Germany’s printing history (I have a model of the Gutenberg Press in my office). Each of us has a family lineage and history of which we can be […]
Foothills Trail closure between Military Rd. and 136th St. trail crossings begins Oct. 9
Beginning Monday, Oct. 9, approximately one mile of the Foothills Trail will be closed between the Military Road and 136th Street trail crossings. Both trail crossings will be undergoing ADA accessibility improvements. The project is expected to take up to three weeks. There will be no detour available during the closure. This fall, the Foothills […]