A federally funded program to help job seekers secure a job is working, according to a report released by the Employment Security Department. Job seekers who claimed unemployment benefits and were assigned to participate in the agency’s Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment program (RESEA) were more likely to find a job, earn more money and […]
Pierce County
Celebrating 89 Years of Social Security
For nearly 90 years, Social Security has provided income protection to millions of retirees, people with disabilities, their dependents, and families who’ve lost a family member who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died. In addition to paying benefits, we issue millions of Social Security numbers each year, maintain wage records to make […]
Trash talking
Written by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. As I have said many times before, there is nothing like seeing things firsthand. And sometimes that goes for smelling them, too. How do we know how long our landfill will last? How do we help our community change some long-established habits? How effective are our recycling programs? How would […]
Everest is Free!
Everest is finally released from jail after being found innocent from malicious mischief. Everest collects his property items and is thrilled to see his harness again! He wastes no time in getting his record straight. He still needs to clear up his bad habit of being a snack offender and checks in with his parole officer before […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. the New York Giants
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Oct. 6, […]
Pierce Transit Pilots New, Accessible Signage
In response to community input regarding accessibility of transit signage and trip planning tools, a pilot project to install accessible bus stop signage is underway. Pierce Transit has installed seven new signs at bus stops at Pierce Transit’s Commerce Street Station. Each accessible bus stop sign includes braille, raised lettering and large print, bus stop […]
Public comment sought on application for HUD Housing funding
The public is invited to comment on a joint application that will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), requesting $5.5 million for Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO) Housing funding. Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA³P) are submitting the application to create a Strategy […]
Pierce County Celebrates Grand Opening of Copper Way
On July 13, 2023, elected officials, housing and service providers, and community members broke ground on the Copper Way multifamily affordable housing community in Spanaway, marking the start of the first affordable housing project to receive funding from Pierce County’s affordable housing fund. That fund was made possible by the passage of the Maureen Howard […]
Lt. General Brunson Confirmed as Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Last week, the Senate confirmed the promotion of Lieutenant General Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General, I Corps at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to Four-Star General and Commander of US Forces Korea. “Strategic, dedicated, and exceptionally qualified, General Brunson is ready to take command of US Forces Korea as we continue to […]