PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Fill the summer with stories from the Pierce County Library System’s Summer Reading Program now through Aug. 31, 2024. Join reading challenges with activities, events, prizes and more. This fun, free program celebrates how people engage with stories through both reading and shared experiences. Reading helps kids retain what they’ve learned during the school year […]
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Why it’s important to tell us about your financial accounts
Do you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? If so, you need to tell us about any financial accounts you own, alone or with someone else. That’s because SSI is a needs-based program, and eligibility is determined by your resources as well as your income. Examples of financial accounts include: What you need to tell us […]
Pierce County Fair Hosts a Fundraising Car Show Benefiting the DMAC Foundation
Submitted by Tanya Peila, Pierce County Fair. The Pierce County Fair is excited to announce a special fundraising car show benefiting the DMAC Foundation, DMAC’s Summer Classic Cruise-In. The event will take place on Sunday, August 11th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Frontier Park in Graham. A portion of the proceeds from […]
Pierce County Library Board continues financial oversight training and addresses other topics
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, June 12, 3:30 p.m., regularmeeting,the Boardwill get financial oversight training, discuss taking down the previous Lakewood Pierce County Library, hear progress on the interim Lakewood Library, review policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center […]
Daytime closures of part of Swan Creek Park planned for mid-June
The northeast side of Swan Creek Park will be closed from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17-18, June 20-21 and June 24-28 while Pierce County crews remove gravel from a sediment pond. The park’s parking lot near the Pioneer Way East and Waller Road East intersection will be closed during work hours. The sediment […]
Unleash Your Pet’s Star Potential for a Good Cause
Submitted by Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County’s “Star Search Photo Contest” is open for pet photo submissions and voting through June 19. Pet photos can be entered into one of three categories: Dapper Dog, Fabulous Feline, or Classy Critter. Winners will be decided by popular […]
Seed libraries available at select Pierce County Library System locations
The Pierce County Library System is helping to encourage a greener community by introducing new seed libraries at select locations throughout the county. A seed library allows a community member to borrow seeds, grow them and harvest new seeds from mature plants to return to a participating library. Flower, herb and vegetable seeds welcomed. Whether […]
WSDOT’s Gray Notebook for the quarter ending March 31, 2024 now online
WSDOT’s quarterly performance report, the Gray Notebook for the quarter ending March 31, 2024, is now available in its interactive format. While numerous performance measures are reported throughout the GNB, highlights from this analysis include: Feel free to share this message with staff and colleagues and, if you have comments and suggestions, please contact Sreenath Gangula, Assistant […]
They like us
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Apologies to Sally Field and her infamous Academy Award speech but it feels awesome when outside people or organizations recognize your work. This week’s decision by the Hearing Examiner to approve the Conditional Use Permit and deny the appeal of our SEPA (State Environmental Protection Act) mitigated determination means the […]