Submitted by Danny Housden. I moved up here seven years ago from Lewis County. I have never seen so much crime. I am appalled but do respect our local law enforcement. I really think we could stop a lot of crime 😔 if we had the right prosecutors that would seek tougher penalties so when […]
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PSE Foundation boosts capacity within food, shelter or childcare programs for 89 nonprofits
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Foundation, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the communities where PSE serves and has employees, is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2024 competitive community grant program. This year’s program focused on some of the most pressing needs within our region: food security, shelter support, and childcare assistance granted […]
Pierce Transit Board Approves Recommendation to Reallocate Some Board Seats
On August 12, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners approved a new composition of the Board, following the results of a June 26 board composition review meeting. Pursuant to RCW 36.57A.055, transit agencies are required to organize a meeting every four years wherein meeting participants review how the agency’s Board seats are allocated to represent […]
Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances List
Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced nine new Compassionate Allowances (CAL) conditions and revisions to two existing CAL conditions: Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome, Costello Syndrome, Adult Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1-4, Child Heart Transplant Wait List – Status Levels 1A/1B (revised existing condition), Histiocytic Malignancies, Histiocytosis Syndromes (revised existing condition), Neonatal Marfan […]
Friday Ride #5
We need to get out of the office more often, especially with the sunshine! Join us for a Friday Ride in Parkland and South Hill for a security check for burglars, a stolen vehicle report, and a felony stop on an assault suspect. The post FRIDAY RIDE #5 first appeared on Pierce County Sheriff’s Department Blotter.
Pierce County Library Board hears about Lakewood’s interim library and other topics
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the Board will hear about the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, see progress for the new Sumner Pierce County Library, review policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center […]
Summer outreach event offers back-to-school supplies, resources and local talent showcase
Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) and The Griot Party Experience are hosting “Summer Outreach Experience: Seeds to Garden,” a resource fair and youth talent showcase to support children and families as they prepare for back-to-school. Interested youth and families are invited to join us on Sunday, Aug. 25, from 12 – 5 p.m., at Edison […]
Understanding the Need for a Representative Payee
You may know someone who gets a monthly Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment and who also needs help managing their money. We can appoint a person or an organization to act as a “representative payee” responsible for receiving and managing a person’s Social Security benefits or SSI payments. When we assign […]
Taking a chance
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. 2024 has been a year of international turmoil and uncertainty. We are witnessing wars being waged in many places, elections in major international countries, with some elections considered a sham. I am thankful to live in our country where we decide our leaders with ballots and not bullets – the […]