OLYMPIA – Washington transportation leaders are taking a bold step to protect road construction workers and drivers as the first Work Zone Speed Camera begins enforcement Wednesday, April 16, near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The trailer-mounted camera photographs vehicles speeding through active work zones. The Washington State Department of Transportation will rotate the camera between construction, maintenance and […]
Scuba Jess brings recycling magic to Tacoma youth for Earth Month
Submitted by Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound. Tacoma, WA – In celebration of Earth Month, the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound teamed up with Radius Recycling and Jessica Alexanderson, also known as “Scuba Jess” to raise environmental awareness and inspire action to protect the planet. Throughout the month of […]
Pierce County encourages residents to prepare for June 1 burn ban
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 […]