Pierce County

Pierce County’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan took effect on Feb. 15, 2025, after three years of extensive community engagement. The plan incorporates feedback from thousands of people throughout Pierce County and outlines a vision to address affordable housing, conservation and climate change, and vital services in rural and urban areas.  The Pierce County Council passed 44 […]

Pierce County is launching a pilot mural program to transform public spaces frequently targeted by graffiti and vandalism into vibrant works of public art. Three mural opportunities located on Pierce County-owned properties in unincorporated areas are open for artist applications. The project aims to engage the community and artists in beautifying public spaces, fostering civic pride, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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, 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 […]