Organizations in Pierce County eligible to sponsor or steward an open space conservation project through the Pierce County Conservation Futures program are invited to an upcoming information session in preparation for the 2025 application funding cycle. Conservation Futures strives to ensure a high quality of life for all Pierce County residents now and in the […]
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Washington State celebrates Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month
Washington State Health Care Authority announcement. Governor Jay Inslee has proclaimed May as Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month in Washington State, shining a spotlight on the importance of maternal mental health and the need for increased awareness and support for new and expectant parents. The proclamation recognizes that over 83,000 babies are born in Washington […]
Hats off to CAP!
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. May is Community Action Programs (CAP) month around the U.S. and our team in Human Services deserves our appreciation for the important work they do serving our residents. Pierce County’s CAP helps residents with early childhood education, energy assistance, rental assistance, home repairs, home weatherization and more. These are some […]
Statewide Flag Lowering – National Firefighters Memorial Day
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. The Governor’s Office has no objections to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, May 3, […]
Pierce County Library Board discusses Lakewood Library, policies and other topics
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, May 8, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting,the Board will hear about progress on the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, plans for long-term planning for Lakewood libraries, take action on a purchase order for landscaping at Buckley Pierce County Library, review policies, and address additional business. The meeting […]
Strickland Launches 2024 Congressional App Challenge
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) has announced the start of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Washington’s 10th District. “I am pleased to announce the 2024 Congressional App Challenge to encourage student’s involvement in STEM education across our District,” said Strickland. “I have been impressed with […]
Sounder trains available for Sounders vs. LA Galaxy
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this Sunday’s Sounders FC game. Special Sounder service is in addition to Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, May 5, […]
April Update from Sen. Nobles
Office of Sen. T’wina Nobles, 28th Legislative District announcement. The interim is already off to a busy start! I cannot wait to share with you what I have been up to. Scroll down for an update on my interim, as well as some helpful resources, additional highlights from the 2024 legislative session, and more: Legislative […]
Task force, SWAT Team arrest violent fugitive who failed to appear for trial
On Fri., Apr. 26, in the 11200 block of 171st St E in South Hill, a Pierce County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the FBI’s South Sound Gang Task Force spotted a 37-year-old fugitive who stopped showing up to court during his jury trial. The fugitive had been charged in connection to a 2022 shooting in […]