Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. It is truly hard to believe that 2022 is ending. I want to extend my thanks to many in the community that have been part of the work accomplished this year. The number of meetings attended, and emails sent pale in comparison to the face-to-face […]
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Sound Transit named Owner of the Year by Engineering News Record Northwest
Sound Transit announcement. The editors of Engineering News Record (ENR) have named Sound Transit as 2022 Owner of the Year for ENR Northwest. ENR is a leading news publication for the engineering and construction industries across the country. Each year ENR identifies and recognizes project owners for excellence in planning, design, construction and project management of large-scale […]
Strickland’s Provisions to Reduce Servicemember Housing Costs to Become Law
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured multiple provisions in the annual defense policy bill that will lower housing costs for servicemembers and their families. “As the daughter of a veteran, I will always fight to ensure that servicemembers and their families have […]
Pierce Transit Launches Improved Mobile Ticketing Options in Transit App
Pierce Transit announcement. Changes have arrived for Pierce Transit customers who use mobile tickets and passes to pay for their rides. Pierce Transit has launched a new mobile ticketing solution to replace tickets previously sold in the Passage: Transit Ticketing app. Starting today, the Transit app, Pierce Transit’s official partner app, has been expanded to include the […]
Pierce County Emergency Operations Center at Level II
Pierce County social media post. Pierce County Department of Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Operation Center at a Level II in response to the inclement weather this week. Continue to monitor this site for updates.
The Board of Health Dec. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 21 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Sound Transit Board elects Constantine, Keel, and Somers as chair, vice chairs
Sound Transit announcement. The Sound Transit Board today unanimously elected King County Executive Dow Constantine as chair of the Sound Transit Board of Directors. University Place Councilmember Kent Keel, who was praised for his three years of service as the Board’s chair, was unanimously elected to serve as a vice chair, while Snohomish County Executive […]
Pierce County now accepting art grant applications
Pierce County announcement. Applications are now being accepted for the Pierce County Art Grant program. The grant program is designed to increase access to the arts, develop educational programs, provide support for unincorporated and underserved areas of Pierce County, and celebrate cultural diversity. This opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations located in Pierce County offering […]
BIPOC, Women, and Veteran-Owned Business Directory Now Available
Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber announcement. The Pierce County community now has a new way to find and support BIPOC, women, and veteran-owned small businesses. PCBAmap.biz is an online directory launched this week that spotlights the businesses started by Pierce County Business Accelerator program (PCBA) graduates. The businesses offer a variety of goods and services from restaurants and catering, […]