Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Many of us are drawn to public service out of a strong desire to make things better for the generations who will follow us. I know I was. And that was long before my grandchildren arrived and made that perspective even more of an imperative. Caring for and supporting the […]
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Pierce Transit Nov. 18 Board Meeting Agenda
Update: This post originally included the wrong date for the meeting. Nov. 18 is correct. The Pierce Transit Board will host a Special Meeting on Nov. 18 remotely at 3:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
State unemployment rate dips in September despite job losses
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 35,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in October even as the monthly unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.7%. “October shows an unusually high drop in jobs, unlike the relatively small changes over the past several months,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief labor economist for the Employment Security Department. “This is largely a reflection […]
Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Issues Forum Nov. 20
Submitted by Marianne Lincoln. The Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council will be presenting their annual Issues Forum on November 20 at Sprinker Recreation Center. The event will begin with an optional field trip at 1:15 p.m. and followed by the presentations in the Rainier Room upstairs starting at 2:30 p.m. Registration is requested at this […]
Final Chance: Pierce Transit Customer Survey 2024
This is the final week to take Pierce Transit’s Customer Survey and make your voice heard. The deadline to submit your thoughts is Tuesday, November 19. If you have already taken the survey, thank you for providing your input. We partnered with EMC Research, a local, independent market research company to conduct a survey of riders to gather opinions […]
Community volunteers needed for the 2025 Homeless Point-In-Time Count
Every day in Pierce County, thousands of people sleep in cars, shelters or on the streets. Do you ever wonder how they lost everything and became homeless? We answer this question and more every year with the Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count. Pierce County Human Services (PCHS) is recruiting volunteers and donations to support the 2025 […]
Pierce County Library Board holds a public hearing on the Library’s 2025 budget
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Nov. 13, 3:30 p.m., regular meeting, the Board will conduct a public hearing on the Library System’s 2025 budget, discuss the 2025-2029 strategic plan, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at 3005 112th St. E., Tacoma. […]
Flag Lowering – November 12 to honor former Governor Daniel Evans
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of former Governor Daniel Evans, 98, and directs that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 in honor and remembrance of former Governor Daniel Evans, who passed on Friday, September 20, 2024. Flags should remain at half-staff until […]
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day
The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day. 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.