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Pierce County
Port of Tacoma to Replace Failing Culvert With New Bridge Thanks to $24.5M Federal Grant
Office of Senator Maria Cantwell announcement. Today (April 9, 2024), the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced that The Northwest Seaport Alliance will receive a $24.5 million federal grant to replace the Wapato Creek Culvert – which reached the end of its useful life in 2020 — with a bridge at the […]
Operating budget includes support for birth doulas thanks to Nobles’ efforts
Washington state will soon have the highest Medicaid reimbursement rate for birth doulas in the U.S. thanks to the efforts of Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest). The supplemental operating budget, signed into law March 29, allows birth doulas to claim up to $3,500 per doula — making it the highest rate in the nation, according to […]
Ride along with Deputy Stutes
Back to the Traffic Unit this time with Deputy Isaac Stutes on swing shift. Deputy Stutes came to the Sheriff’s Department as a lateral and has definitely enjoyed his time with us. RIDE ALONG with deputy Stutes and see how he likes to patrol the county to help recover stolen property. We share these videos […]
Why Caring For Your Teeth’s Foundation Matters
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. Building a great smile starts with a strong foundation. While our gums are often overlooked unless they are bleeding or causing us mouth pain, they are the key to good oral health, overall physical health and the best cheese grin you can imagine. To maintain optimal gum health, it’s important […]
Pierce County Library System closed Thursday, April 11, Staff In-Service Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Thursday, April 11, for a Staff In-Service Day of training and learning, to improve service to communities. During that time, the Library’s online services, as always, will be open at www.mypcls.org, featuring online e-books, audiobooks, videos and magazines as well as other services and resources.
Pierce County Library Board discusses Lakewood Library and other topics
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, April 10, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the Board will hear about progress to build the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, discuss plans to take down the current Lakewood Pierce County Library building, talk about long-term planning for Lakewood libraries, review policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be […]
Pierce Transit April 8 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on April 8 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
Laissez les bons temps rouler
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Next week I’ll be delivering my annual State of the County Address. I’m excited to talk about the work all of you do to serve the people of Pierce County – especially our youngest residents. As a reminder, you can join us virtually next Wednesday at noon at this link. At […]