WSDOT’s quarterly performance analysis, the Gray Notebook for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, is now available in its interactive format. While numerous performance measures are reported throughout the GNB, the most recent highlights include: If the links above show older data, please refresh your browser. Please contact Sreenath Gangula, Assistant Director, Performance Management, at (360) […]
Pierce County
Pierce County Ride Along
We are back in Parkland on day shift to ride with Deputy Harmes. See how his day goes as he responds to a suspicious vehicle, some w We share these videos with you so you have an actual look at what it is like to work a full shift as a deputy. Visit our profile […]
Executive-elect Ryan Mello announces leadership team and outlines his “Forward Together” agenda
Pierce County Executive-elect Ryan Mello announced his three-person leadership team today. Scott Nicholson will serve as Deputy County Executive, overseeing the county’s 11 departments. His appointment is effective January 6. Julie Murray will serve as Executive Counsel, providing legal counsel to the executive office and overseeing a team of strategic advisors focused on budget and […]
The Board of Health Dec. 4 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 4 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Best Way to Spread Holiday Cheer is Taking Transit from There to Here
Make the holidays brighter with Pierce Transit! Catch our bus decked out in lights in the Tacoma Santa Parade, Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights and the Puyallup Santa Parade this December. Going holiday shopping? Take the bus! Leave the driving to us and don’t worry about parking; the bus can take you to a variety of local shopping centers. Transit is […]
When the faucet is dry…
Via Pierce Prairie Post by Marianne Lincoln Where did the water go? That is a question a lot of us have been asking for years. It is the end of November. Clover Creek is still dry in From Brookdale Golf Course to Midland and Spanaway Loop Road. The Chambers Clover Creek Watershed is based on […]
Construction activity has begun at the Good Neighbor Village site
Via Pierce Prairie Post by Marianne Lincoln. The first clue that construction was beginning was a video posted on YouTube that showed a backhoe digging in Spanaway Creek, replacing a culvert without a permit issued. Spanaway Concerned Citizens emailed out alerts, filed complaints, and called their attorney. I knew about the protest and showed up […]
Council Approves Mid-Biennium Supplemental Budget
TACOMA – The Pierce County Council approved a supplemental budget ordinance, which amends the current 2024–2025 Biennial Budget, during its Tuesday, Nov. 26, meeting. The supplemental budget includes investments in affordable housing, homelessness interventions, therapeutic courts, and youth violence prevention, among other priorities. Earlier this month, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier submitted his proposed budget […]
Veterans and Active-Duty Military Members: Social Security Has Your Back
Veterans Day is on Monday, November 11, 2024. We honor all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us. If you know a veteran, please let them know about our Military and Veterans webpage at www.ssa.gov/people/veterans. On that page, we have information about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for veterans, […]