Unincorporated Pierce County residents are encouraged to prepare now for the annual burn ban, which starts at 8 a.m. on June 1, 2025, and will remain in place until further notice. This Stage 1 burn ban only applies to land clearing and burning of yard debris in unincorporated Pierce County. Barbecues (gas, wood, and charcoal) […]
Pierce College Appreciation Week: A Community Collaboration
The City of Puyallup, in conjunction with Pierce College and the Washington State Fair, is excited to announce and host the first ever PIERCE COLLEGE RAIDERS RALLY AT THE FAIR on Friday, April 18th! Join us for an unforgettable celebration showcasing live demonstrations, athletics, program panel discussions, alumni information, and more! This is your chance to experience […]
DuPont April 11 Bits & Bytes
Read the City of DuPont’s April 11 Bits & Bytes newsletter by clicking here.
Letter: The Little Country Church, their Pastors, and Why They Matter
The message was brief but the tears were many. “His heart just gave out.” That’s what he had done from his heart all his life. He gave out. He gave out of a heart that was full, emptied, refilled, and given again. To the people he loved. Out of his heart that overflowed. That was […]
2025 State of the Workforce Report
We’re pleased to share with you the release of our 2025 State of the Workforce Report. This in-depth report highlights the unique demographics of our Pierce County population as well as the ongoing changes and trends we are seeing in our workforce needs. Also included in our report:
The Board of Health April 16 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health’s next Study Session will take place on April 16 (3-5 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
Elise Chen Serves as Legislative Page for Rep. Mari Leavitt
Elise Chen, a student at Curtis Senior High School, served as a page last week in the Washington State House of Representatives. Sponsored by State Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place, Elise is the child of Lotus Su, University Place. Elise is interested in education and biology. Pages assume a wide variety of responsibilities, from presenting […]
Moonies in Tacoma
Submitted by Morgan Alexander. Cancelled in Japan Last month, a court in Japan revoked the tax-exempt status of the Unification Church. According to BBC News, part of the case against the church stemmed from claims that its members were required to make huge financial contributions and other financial sacrifices. The church was created in 1954 […]
Social Security Administration Implements New Anti-Fraud Measures to Enhance Telephone Claim Processing
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the implementation of enhanced fraud prevention tools for claims filed over the telephone, further modernizing the agency’s services and strengthening program integrity. Beginning April 14, 2025, SSA will allow individuals to complete all claim types via telephone, supported by new anti-fraud capabilities designed to protect beneficiaries and streamline […]