Submitted by Rikki McGee. The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council shifts its summer schedule to offer field trips and special activities. We will not hold a Zoom meeting in August; however, monthly Zoom meetings are open the public the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. Read our most recent blog post on […]
Pierce County
The Board of Health August 7 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on August 7 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
County Council Launches New Budget Website for 2024-2025 Biennial Budget
The Pierce County Council is excited to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget. This platform is designed to enhance fiscal transparency and accessibility, providing residents with comprehensive insights into the county’s biennial budget and priorities. The site breaks the biennial budget down by Council priority areas, making information […]
Accessing Your Personal My Social Security Account
For over 10 years, my Social Securityhas helped many people access our programs and services online. Soon, we will change the way you sign in to all our online services ─ including my Social Security. You will no longer be able to sign in to your personal my Social Securityaccount using your username and password. Instead, you’ll need […]
Heading North
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. For this summer’s vacation I am traveling internationally with family and friends – but not too far from home! We will be visiting the Canadian Gulf Islands – just across the border from the San Juans! I love to plan these trips – often setting out the plan in early […]
K9 Track for Dirt Bike Rider
At 4:14 pm, on June 30th, one of our deputies was driving on Spanaway Loop Rd when he saw a dirt bike driving north from 12500 block with no helmet. The deputy made a U-turn and tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the motorcycle rider fled. Our deputy terminated the pursuit, but then saw […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Mariners game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from T-Mobile Park. The special service will be available Sunday, Aug. 4, for […]
State leaders, program recipients celebrate major Paid Family & Medical Leave milestones
TACOMA – In the five years since Washington launched one of the nation’s most generous paid family and medical leave programs, customers have submitted more than 1 million applications and have received more than $5 billion in benefits. On Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee, Employment Security Department Commissioner Cami Feek, legislators, customers and community leaders highlighted the growing impact […]
Pierce County Kite Festival returns August 3-4
The highly anticipated Pierce County Parks Kite Festival is back and bigger than ever! Join us August 3-4 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Chambers Creek Regional Park. Enjoy spectacular kite demonstrations, family kite flying, inflatables, food trucks, vendors (like Ocean Shores Kites), and more. Bring your kites, blankets and cameras for a weekend […]