Construction of the Foothills Trail East Puyallup Trailhead expansion project begins Tuesday, Sept. 5. During construction, the trailhead parking lot and restrooms will be closed for 4-5 months. The trail will remain open and trail users are encouraged to consider parking at the Foothills McMillian Trailhead or other trailheads along the Foothills Trail while the […]
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Sound Transit announces September 2023 Service Change
Service changes for Sound Transit will take effect starting September 2. The changes include adjustments to some ST Express bus schedules to increase service reliability and improve transit connections. Service on Link light rail and Sounder trains will not change. Effective at the service change, the transit loop at the Redmond Technology Station garage will open […]
Board of Health committee recommends restructuring leadership similar to most local health jurisdictions
After an exhaustive search for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s next Director of Health, our Board of Health executive recruitment committee recommends splitting the Director of Health position into 2 roles – Administrator and Health Officer. This restructure in leadership aligns with most local health jurisdiction similar in size and will best serve the people of […]
Blue Zones Kickoff
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Pierce County is a proud sponsor of Blue Zones Project Parkland-Spanaway, which seeks to make Parkland and Spanaway healthier, happier communities. I’m writing to extend a personal invitation to attend the Blue Zones Project Kickoff Event in Parkland-Spanaway. Here are the details: This event is […]
My Legacy: Pierce College student looks forward to taking next step toward his dream career
For Samuel Pena-Rojas, Pierce College is a family affair. Pena-Rojas decided to enroll at Pierce College after both of his aunts attended – one to complete her GED, the other to earn a two-year degree. The son of undocumented immigrants, Pena-Rojas said that family legacy is something he is striving for. “I don’t see myself […]
Join the Lakewood Parks & Rec Advisory Board
Are you looking to get involved with the City of Lakewood? We have two vacancies on our Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity and advise the City Council on matters related to parks and recreation within the city. Members must be Lakewood residents and able to attend regular meetings. […]
Workshop on Equity in Contracting 101 and Small Business Technical Assistance on September 13
TACOMA, Wash. — As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on technical assistance and resources available to small businesses on September 13, 2023, from 11 AM – […]
The University Place City Council Sept. 5 Meeting Agenda
The University Place City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 5 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County Business Accelerator Recognized for Work that Strengthens Our Community
The Pierce County Economic Development Department and our program partners; Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, Mi Centro, Korean Women’s Association, and the City of Lakewood; were honored to receive the Pierce County Regional Council’s VISION 2050 Award. The awards recognize innovative projects and programs that help ensure a […]