By summertime, Leanne and Paul Franetovich will open the doors to Jack + Adeline, their 11,000 square-feet combination sourdough bread bakery and woodworking studio in downtown Tacoma. It will be located inside the former Malarkey’s Pool and Brew at 455 Tacoma Ave. S. They already have one employee. Kind of. His name is Howard, but […]
Pierce County
Pierce County Council moves forward with independent investigation
At its April 6 regular meeting Council took the next steps in the process of hiring an independent investigator to review the conduct of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Council unanimously approved a motion directing staff to prepare a contract for investigative services with Seattle law firm Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe. Brian Moran, former U.S. […]
Pierce County Juvenile Court and the Child Advocate Program of Pierce County recognize National Child Abuse Awareness Month
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, and Pierce County Juvenile Court and the Child Advocate Program of Pierce County will once again support this campaign by placing blue and silver pinwheels on the front lawn of the Pierce County Juvenile Courthouse. The most important thing that helps children thrive is supporting families before they […]
Help guide valued services at the Pierce County Library System
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Interested in helping guide the future of valued services at Pierce County Library System? Care about serving diverse communities? Apply to be a member of the Board of Trustees with the Pierce County Library System. “As a Trustee, I know first-hand how thoughtfully we oversee the public’s investment—your investment—in your Library System,” said Library […]
How are you doing?
By Bruce Dammeier, Pierce County Executive. This week, several hundred of you joined me for a virtual Employee Town Hall. I always appreciate being able to update you on County priorities and hearing your thoughts and questions – unvarnished and direct! I can always count on a few of you asking a pointed question – […]
This year’s Dining Out For Life looks different. Here’s what to know
Up until 2019, about 300,000 diners in the United States and Canada would come together at more than 2,000 restaurants on a single day in April to eat good food with friends and raise money for people living with HIV/AIDS. That’s just not possible this year, and it certainly wasn’t last year. For two years, […]
Pierce County Library System closed Sunday, April 4, Easter
The Pierce County Library System will be closed and will not offer curbside service on Sunday, April 4, Easter. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.piercecountylibrary.org, featuring downloadable e-books, audiobooks and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Workshop lays out basics of Social Security Disability
The CDC estimates that 1 in 4 Americans have a disability, but still, many people are unaware of this vital program. The importance of these benefits cannot be understated, as they often protect against poverty, homelessness, and bankruptcy. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will host a free online presentation about Social Security Disability next month. […]
Boom Boom Room in Tacoma opening on 6th Ave. Here’s a look inside
It’s been five years in the making, but Tacoma’s Boom Boom Room finally will open. If all goes as planned, the new cocktail lounge and restaurant on Sixth Avenue debuts sometime this weekend(ish). Watch the lounge’s social media for updates. Enter the long, narrow, exquisitely decorated lounge and look up at the ceiling. The sparkly […]