The Vice Chair of the Pierce County Council motioned to reconsider the Council’s summer supplemental to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget on Tuesday, Sept. 3, following revelations of contracting issues in the Pierce County Human Services Department The motion was approved for the Council to act on the summer supplemental budget at its next regular meeting […]
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Pierce County Library’s Tools for Students set students for success
Add a Pierce County Library card to the back-to-school list and access the Pierce County Library System’s Tools for Students for free. With access to live tutors 24/7 and in-depth research and study tools, students will start the school year strong. Tools for Students is a suite of online tools to help with reports, science experiments, world languages and […]
Free Pierce County Alzheimer’s Conference returns Sept. 21
Individuals, family members and caregivers grappling with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias are invited to attend the free 2024 Pierce County Alzheimer’s Disease Conference. The conference will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Rainier View Christian Church, located at 12305 Spanaway Loop Road South, Tacoma, WA 98444. Doors open at 8 a.m. for participants […]
The Board of Health Sept. 4 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 4 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
K9 Eddie’s Final Call
At 12:09 pm, on Thursday August 15th, our deputies responded to an armed robbery at Saars Market on 133rd and Pacific Ave S. Deputies arrived on scene and were told two male suspects stole alcohol and when confronted a physical fight started and the suspects bear sprayed the employees and bystanders before fleeing in a […]
6th Annual Trivia BEE
Trivia BEE isn’t your run-of-the mill trivia game – it’s an exciting, edge of your seat, brain-teasing experience that champions the Pierce County Library System. Your ticket purchases and donations directly benefit outreach services at the Library, ensuring vital resources reach those in our community who lack access to a physical library location. 6th Annual […]
SSA Announces New Efforts to Simplify SSI Applications
Today (August 28, 2024), the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults […]
Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County Hires Michael Catsi as President & CEO
Submitted by Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County. Tacoma, WA – The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County (“EDB”) announced today that Michael Catsi will serve as the next President & Chief Executive Officer of the EDB. He will take the position in late September. Catsi currently serves as the Economic Development Manager for Tacoma […]
2024 Tacoma Business Climate Survey
TACOMA – This past June, The City of Tacoma, in collaboration with the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and EMC Research, launched its first-ever Economic Development Business Climate Survey. “Our local businesses are the backbone of our community, and this survey gives us valuable insights into their needs and challenges,” said Mayor Victoria Woodards. “By […]