Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January. Over the last decade the COLA increase has averaged about 2.6 percent. […]
Pierce County
Pierce County reschedules public hearing on application for HUD Housing funding
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and South Sound Housing Affordability Partners (SSHA³P) have made available their joint application for funding which they plan to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by Tuesday, Oct. 15. This application will request $5,500,000 to create a Strategy for the Preservation of Affordable Housing (SPAH) […]
National Savings Day Reminds Us To Plan For The Future
October 12th is National Savings Day. It serves as an important reminder to plan for your financial future. Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. We have online tools to help you understand your potential benefits and how they fit into your financial future. Regardless of your age, you should periodically review […]
PIERCE COUNTY BODYCAM: Why Are You Following Me?
At 11:30 pm on Saturday September 28th, one of our deputies in field training located a vehicle driving with no headlights on at 96th St S and Park Ave. The deputy turned on his lights and siren, but the suspect vehicle took off at a high rate of speed. The deputy advised his location and […]
Tacoma Humane Society to Host Pop-Up Cat Foster Event Following 100-Cat Intake
Following the arrival of 100 cats from a vacated, waste-filled apartment in Federal Way, the already overcapacity animal shelter is reaching out to the community to help foster cats and create lifesaving space for more animals in need. On Monday, October 7, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting a pop-up cat […]
Around 100 Cats Removed From Biohazardous Apartment Overwhelm Tacoma Animal Shelter
An estimated 100 cats are being confiscated from a property by Federal Way Animal Control and transported to the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. So far, over 60 have already arrived. The vacated property—a two-bedroom, one-bathroom, second-floor apartment unit—was found with inches of excrement covering the floors, no area untouched by cat feces […]
Pierce County Library Board will discuss the 2025 budget and other topics
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Oct. 9, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the Board will discuss the draft balanced operating budget and planned work for 2025, a comprehensive capital facility plan, the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library opening, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library […]
Expo connects social service professionals with aging, long-term care resources
Knowing your options is always a good idea and knowing them before a crisis is even more important. Making the Link 2024 is Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources (ADR) annual showcase of care providers and services for older adults and individuals with disabilities. This event will feature over 70 exhibitors including in-home care, assisted and skilled […]
New report shows ESD’s reemployment program helps job seekers earn more and find work faster
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 […]