Pierce County

Sound Transit announcement. The Sound Transit Board of Directors will convene the sixth meeting of its CEO Selection Committee on Monday, May 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The committee will hold an executive session to discuss the qualifications of CEO applicants, as authorized under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g). The meeting will take place as […]

Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) received an “A” rating on the 2022 legislative scorecard released this week by End Citizens United // Let America Vote Action Fund. The scorecard tracks Members’ support for legislation to reduce the role of big money and special interests in politics, restore ethics in Washington, and […]

Sound Transit announcement. Starting Monday, May 16, hundreds of thousands of ORCA transit customers across the Puget Sound region will have access to a new website, smartphone app, and real-time value loading for their ORCA cards. Over the coming months, new ORCA card readers and vending machines will be installed at transit locations throughout the region. All current ORCA cards, […]

“PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department has been dealing with unprecedented crime levels coupled with a smaller police force. “KIRO 7′s Aaron Wright rode along with a Pierce County deputy to get a close look at what the force is up against daily. “Our first stop riding with Pierce County Sergeant Darren […]

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. State DOH data shows between March 30-April 26, unvaccinated people 12-64 years old were hospitalized 4 times more often for COVID-19 than people in the same age group who are vaccinated. Staying up to date with vaccinations helps lessen the severity of COVID-19 if you get it. Find your dose […]

Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in remembrance of the one million American lives lost to COVID-19. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022. […]

Pierce County Council announcement. This week the Pierce County Council took action to make changes to the previously adopted 2022-2023 biennial budget, including re-allocating a portion of the county’s federal American Rescue Plan Act monies. The action came through a budget supplemental request from the Pierce County Executive’s Office, which council members then amended to […]