Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Thank you to those who took the time to attend my two virtual listening sessions. We had great conversations regarding housing, public safety, the ferry system, and planning for future growth. Several attendees asked questions requiring a little research. Still, because of Zoom registration, I […]
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Read with the Daffodil Princesses at Pierce County Libraries
The Daffodil Princesses will visit several Pierce County Library System locations this spring to read with children. Members of the Daffodil Festival’s Royal Court will read a story and be available for photos with children ages 3-6. “This event is an example of how libraries bring the magic of reading to children,” said Pierce County Library […]
Camp Invention’s Fun, Action-Packed Summer STEM Program Coming to Your Area
Submitted by Camp Invention. Lakewood, WA – Camp Invention, a nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment program, is coming to the following locations: A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Camp Invention challenges children in grades K-6 to tap into their natural curiosity and use their […]
An unseen world
I recently had the chance to go behind the scenes in a place I hope you will never see – behind the bars of our jail! The Pierce County Jail is made up of both the “old jail” and the “new jail” – and operates like a self-contained city. The jail has a medical facility, […]
Sounder trains available for Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox
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, March 31, for […]
Terri Mestas joins Sound Transit as Deputy CEO for Megaproject Delivery
Sound Transit today announced that Terri Mestas has been appointed as deputy CEO for megaproject delivery, a new position created to lead the development of the agency’s concurrent projects quickly and effectively and bring forth ways to accelerate project timelines and reduce capital expenditures. Sound Transit currently has the largest transit expansion program in the […]
Pierce County Parks Summer Hiring Expo – Application deadline extended to March 31
The deadline to apply for the Pierce County Parks Summer Hiring Expo has been extended to March 31. Interested candidates must apply online to be scheduled for an interview during the event. The interviewing event is happening April 3 from 3-7 p.m. at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW in Lakewood. Job opportunities vary in schedule, location and […]
March Session Recap
Office of Senator T’wina Nobles announcement. The 2024 legislative session officially ended earlier this month! I’m elated to share our progress with you and want to thank everyone who engaged in the legislative process — our work was made better because of YOU. Scroll down for a recap of what we accomplished in 2024, details for our […]
Pierce County Parks Summer Hiring Expo happening April 3
Pierce County Parks is hosting a Summer Hiring Expo aimed at filling temporary positions within the department. The Expo will be held on Wednesday, April 3, from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW in Lakewood. Interested candidates must apply online by March 27th to be scheduled for an […]