Pierce County Planning & Public Works (PPW) has been awarded a $500,000 grant to help advance eelgrass monitoring along Pierce County shorelines. Eelgrass (Zostera marina) is a primary indicator of ecosystem health for the Puget Sound’s marine nearshore habitat because it sustains diverse food webs, creates complex habitat for fish and wildlife, and is highly […]
Pierce County to host monthly workshop supporting veterans with VA claims
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) invites local veterans to attend the upcoming Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Workshops, designed to provide essential knowledge about the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claim process. Whether veterans are new to filing a claim or seeking to strengthen an existing one, this workshop offers invaluable insights into what the […]
Thriving Together Returns May 14: A Small Business Resource Event
The Pierce County Community Navigator team and the Graham Business Association invite you to the Thriving Together Resource Event. This event is ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce County. May 14, 2025 | 8:30- 11:00 AMLeMay – Pierce County Refuse in FredericksonFREE! Click […]
Aging and Disability Resources to host inaugural guardianship summit
Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) and the Health Care Providers Council of Pierce County invite professional and family caregivers to the upcoming guardianship summit. If you are acting as a power of attorney, guardian, protective payee, or personal representative for a senior or adult with disabilities, this event is for you. Join us […]
Work to manage roadside vegetation starts March 24
Vegetation management work along road shoulders in unincorporated Pierce County will kick off this spring, with crews applying herbicides March 24 through May 30. Herbicides are applied to combat weeds and eliminate vegetation from road shoulders. Targeted noxious weed and brush control herbicide applications will also be made through late November, as needed. Only […]
Pierce County begins development of five-year homeless housing plan
Pierce County Human Services is leading efforts to develop a new five-year homeless housing plan. Required by the Washington State Department of Commerce, this plan will align with the state’s goals while serving as a guide for how Pierce County addresses homelessness. Required every five years by the Washington State Department of Commerce, the plan serves as […]
Grants for watershed improvement projects open now
Pierce County is partnering with watershed councils, regional nonprofits, local governments, and other entities to fund a small grants program supporting community projects that improve habitat and water quality across the county. The 2025 cycle will award more than $70,000 total to projects in four watersheds: Key Peninsula-Gig Harbor-Islands, Chambers-Clover Creek, Puyallup-White River, and Nisqually. […]
Free dementia seminars offer education, resources to families and caregivers
Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources is hosting a series of free seminars on dementia, starting March 19th. The seminars will cover understanding the disease, managing behaviors, and planning for the future. Click here to learn more.
Pierce County awards over $17 million for more local, affordable housing
Pierce County Human Services is announcing over $17 million in funding awards from the Maureen Howard Affordable Housing Sales Tax to support affordable housing initiatives across the county. These investments will help create, preserve, and maintain over 330 affordable housing units in Pierce County. “Affordable housing is one of our region’s greatest, most urgent challenges,” said County […]