The Pierce County Council is seeking a civic-minded individual to join Pierce County’s Performance Audit Committee to help improve the performance and accountability of Pierce County government. We’re accepting applications to fill an at-large position on the committee through Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Please apply online here. The Performance Audit Committee plans and coordinates performance […]
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Back to school
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. With our typical glorious August weather, I like many of you are looking forward to a few days away from work – to rest and relax! But I am reminded that many in our community are ramping up to a new school year. Educating our children and young adults […]
Pierce Transit Invites Public Input on Recovery Plan
Pierce Transit has launched its Recovery Plan to strategically increase transit service. The Recovery Plan will help Pierce Transit better understand customers’ current needs and how to bounce back from the impacts of COVID, including recommendations for service options that can help improve mobility for all residents, current riders, and future riders. Pierce Transit, like […]
Strickland Leads Bicameral Legislation Directing $100 Million To Combat Health Risks Of Extreme Heat
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), Senator Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) reintroduced the Preventing Health Emergencies And Temperature-related (HEAT) Illness and Deaths Act to address the rising health risks of extreme heat following Earth’s hottest day […]
Kilmer Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Effectiveness of USDA Programs for Tribal Communities
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (August 2, 2023), U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the introduction of the REACH Our Tribes Act, legislation to make government help more effective for Tribal communities by ensuring they have a say in budget decisions, tracking how well the help is working, and making […]
Letter: Free Movie Tickets for ‘The Sound of Freedom’
Submitted by Pad Finnigan. Young children in Pierce County have been and can be snatched up and stolen from their families, then sold into slavery, sexual and otherwise. It is part of a national and international organized crime wave that some say is bigger than the illegal drug trade. A film called “The Sound of […]
Why Lip Care is an Important Part of Your Oral Health Routine
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Lips are one of the most sensitive organs in the body composed of more than a million nerves; yet they are often neglected and not treated properly. Without healthy, fully functioning lips, your everyday life would look very different – that is why it is so important to take the […]
Pierce County Library Board to learn about First Amendment in virtual spaces
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Aug. 9, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill learn how the First Amendment is applied in virtual spaces, review proposed updates to the Board’s bylaws and other policies, and address additional topics. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at […]
WSDOT seeks comment on Statewide draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan
The public is invited to comment on Washington State Department of Transportation’s draft Safety Rest Area Strategic Plan, which covers topics such as safety, financially sustainable operations, customer experience, truck parking and resiliency. The last strategic plan was updated in 2008 – nearly 15 years ago – and the needs of travelers have changed and […]