Pierce County is creating a Vision Zero Action Plan (VIZO) with the goal of attaining zero fatalities and serious injuries among all modes of transportation in unincorporated Pierce County by 2035. Public input on traffic safety in Pierce County is being collected to assist in plan development. The Vision Zero Action Plan is a data-driven […]
Resources for caregivers offered at 2024 Pierce County Caregiver Conference
Thousands of Pierce County residents take care of a friend or family member with a serious health condition. While being a caregiver can be a labor of love, it can also be very stressful. On top of normal stress, the isolation created by COVID-19 has resulted in incredible challenges for care takers and caregivers’ well-being […]
2024 Homeless Point-in-Time Count Results
On January 26, Pierce County leaders, service providers, and volunteers surveyed people experiencing homelessness during the annual Point-in-Time (PIT) count. The count is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to effectively allocate funds to support efforts to end homelessness. We counted 2,661 people on our streets and in our shelters; roughly […]
Pierce County Tourism Grant Program Opens June 3
Pierce County will be accepting applications for the 2025 Pierce County Lodging Tax and 2025 Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area Grant Programs beginning on June 3, 2024. For 2025, the Pierce County Lodging Tax Program will be granting up to $4.98 million and the Pierce County Tourism Promotion Area Program will be granting up to […]
Pierce County Community Navigator Program
In partnership with seven community organizations, the Navigator program is designed to reach underserved small business owners in Pierce County. Meet 1:1 with a Community Navigator and discuss your business needs and learn about tailored resources available, including support for rural businesses. The program is funded by $2.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding. […]
Pierce Transit Receives Recognition for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Pierce Transit recently received notification that its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the 2022 fiscal year was awarded the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. This certificate is the highest level of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, signifying a noteworthy achievement for a government and […]
Transform traffic boxes into community art
The Pierce County Arts Commission (PCAC) invites artists residing within Pierce County to participate in a unique opportunity to beautify their communities once more. Applications are now being accepted online to submit artwork that can be applied to traffic signal boxes throughout unincorporated Pierce County. “We are thrilled to continue this successful program with a […]
Learn how your organization can protect open spaces in Pierce County
Organizations in Pierce County eligible to sponsor or steward an open space conservation project through the Pierce County Conservation Futures program are invited to an upcoming information session in preparation for the 2025 application funding cycle. Conservation Futures strives to ensure a high quality of life for all Pierce County residents now and in the […]
Put your food waste in your yard waste cart
Pierce County’s curbside residential yard waste program now accepts food waste. Residents can put all food and yard waste in their existing yard waste container. In accordance with Washington State House Bill 1799, Pierce County is now accepting residential food waste with yard waste. Accepting food waste is a critical action in Pierce County’s Sustainability […]