Director of Public Health Chantell Harmon Reed has appointed Dr. Jay Miller as the Health Officer for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. He will start on May 13. As Health Officer, Dr. Miller will serve as the medical expert for the agency and our community. He will assess community health, provide direction and guidance on public […]
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The Board of Health April 17 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on April 17 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Interim Lakewood Pierce County Library
In the past month, contractors have readied the site to prepare for the installation of the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library. They connected the water, prepared electricity to tie into the site, and completed other work on the foundation and property with plans to install the building in mid-April. If the construction plan holds, the projected […]
The next generation
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. This week I delivered my annual State of the County (SOTC) Address, both to people attending in person and virtually online, for the 7th and final time. I always enjoy talking about the work we do to serve our residents, but this one hit a little differently. I focused on […]
Kilmer Legislation to Spur Economic Development for Puyallup Tribe Heads to President Biden’s Desk
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On April 11, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06); U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (WA) and Patty Murray (WA); and U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) celebrated the House passage of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Act. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for signature. The Puyallup […]
Domestic Violence and Hope
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. The rain and sun have brought us flowers (and lots of pollen). It has also brought us color, and sometimes chaotic weather. For me, though, lots of change is what always comes to mind this time of year. While it can feel like you go […]
Nicolette Slaughter tabbed by Delta Dental to lead youth careers program
Submitted by Delta Dental of Washington. Delta Dental of Washington, the state’s leading dental benefits provider, has selected Nicolette Slaughter as its new Workforce Development Program Manager. Slaughter will lead Delta Dental’s mission-driven efforts in expanding diversity at all levels within the dental profession and progressing oral health equity with the goal of improving dental […]
My Social Security: It’s not just for retirees
A personal my Social Security account can be helpful in so many ways. You can benefit from its personalized tools even if you are not retired or close to retirement. With your personal my Social Security account, you can do much of your business with us online. You rarely need to call or visit a […]
Port of Tacoma to Replace Failing Culvert With New Bridge Thanks to $24.5M Federal Grant
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Today (April 9, 2024), the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that The Northwest Seaport Alliance will receive a $24.5 million federal grant to replace the Wapato Creek Culvert – which reached the end of its useful life in 2020 — with a bridge at the […]