The Pierce County Council is seeking a civic-minded individual to join Pierce County’s Performance Audit Committee to help improve the performance and accountability of Pierce County government. We’re accepting applications to fill an at-large position on the committee through Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Please apply online here. The Performance Audit Committee plans and coordinates performance […]
Back to school
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. With our typical glorious August weather, I like many of you are looking forward to a few days away from work – to rest and relax! But I am reminded that many in our community are ramping up to a new school year. Educating our children and young adults […]
Chambers Creek Regional Park closures Aug. 9-14
From Aug. 9-14, the Soundview Trail and Central Meadow, including the dog park, at Chambers Creek Regional Park will be closed. The North Meadow and Grandview Trail will remain open. The closure is due to the Tacoma Arts Live events taking place in the park Aug. 11-13. Expect increased traffic and limited parking in the […]
Parkland/Brookdale Sewer Interceptor Phase 3 Update
The contractor working for Pierce County successfully installed the 123-foot-long sewer pipe across state Route 7 at 129th Street South in Parkland this past weekend. Between July 28 and 31, crews placed the entire span of the 72-inch-diameter sewer pipe inside a 96-inch-diameter steel casing across SR 7. They also completed all the underground work […]
Get Lost
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. While I love our community year-round, there is little doubt that our spectacular outdoors shine especially bright in the summer! There is so much to do and enjoy! My summer weekends are packed with people and activity, and I wish I could fit even more in. Summer weather […]
Registration for District Court Resource Center Fair open
A one-day event to provide services and support to some of the most marginalized people in the community will be held on Friday, August 4 at Pierce County’s District Court Resource Center. The “Beyond Boundaries” Summer Resource Fair was created to provide services and support to justice impacted and homeless individuals in Pierce County. The […]
Partial closure of SR 7 over two weekends for sewer project in Parkland
Travelers who use state Route 7 in Parkland will want to build extra time into their trips for the two upcoming weekends. As part of Pierce County’s Parkland/Brookdale Sewer Interceptor project, traffic on SR 7 at 129th Street South will be partially closed during: For the first weekend from July 28 to 31, crews will […]
Staying the course
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. It’s been a while since I’ve written about the Piece County Village project and with the Council currently considering legislation regarding shared housing development regulations next week, I thought this would be a good time to provide you an update. As you may recall, the Village is based on the Austin-based […]
Two thumbs up!
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Just before the pandemic, my family gave me a Concept2 rowing machine to encourage me to be healthier. Little did I realize at the time that it would become a regular part of my routine. For the last three years, I’ve been getting up at 5:00 a.m. to go […]