Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Over the last week, incredible people who live in our community have volunteered to leave their friends and families and take on the unenviable role of searching for lost souls in Maui. We’ve all read and heard the heartbreaking stories of residents and tourists fleeing the fast-moving flames. Sadly, […]
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Heavy Topics and a Heavy Heart
Excerpts from Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 newsletter Overdose Awareness Day & Opioid Use Next Tuesday (Aug. 22), we will acknowledge International Overdose Awareness Day, which is recognized annually on Aug. 31. As we continue to read headlines on the impacts of fentanyl in our community and the reality of accidental overdoses, it becomes […]
Payroll employment declines in July
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 6,400 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate decreased to 3.6% in July. “July’s weak payroll number offsets the strong gains seen in June. Together with the downward revisions to first-quarter job totals, July’s numbers indicate the state’s labor market is gradually cooling off,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State […]
Stage 2 Burn Ban starts August 18
Pierce County Twitter/X post. The Pierce County Fire Marshal and fire chiefs agreed a Stage 2 Burn Ban will start for unincorporated Pierce County Aug 18 until further notice. This is due to the dry conditions and numerous urban wildfires. No outdoor burning allowed. More info: https://bit.ly/45w0weq
Woodstick drumming fundraiser seeks volunteers
Submitted by Chris Kimball. With November 5th approaching, it’s time to call for volunteers for our 20th-anniversary Woodstick drum extravaganza! If you would like to help organize this wonderful event which is raising money for the Coffee Oasis and Network Tacoma organizations, both which help the homeless with an emphasis on youth, please call my […]
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Strickland Seeks Answers on State’s Plan to Fund Local Efforts to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (August 15, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Stickland (WA-10) joined seven members of the Washington congressional delegation calling for the State to provide answers about its long-term plan to reduce critical Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) funding for regional drug task forces that help local communities fight the […]
State Board for Community and Technical Colleges elects new chair
The State Board for Community and Technical Colleges recently elected Chelsea Mason-Placek of Puyallup to serve as its new chair. Mason-Placek has worked in the public policy and workforce development field for more than 20 years and is currently a workforce development director for the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. She previously served as legislative director for the […]
Pierce Transit to Pause Bus Rapid Transit Project, Provide Enhanced Bus Service as Interim Measure
At an Aug. 14 study session, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners reviewed the agency’s Pacific Avenue/State Route 7 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plans and voted unanimously to pause the project for now, requesting that agency staff move forward instead with Enhanced Bus service along the Pacific Avenue/SR-7 corridor. Since the BRT project’s inception, estimated project […]