In response to a surge in dog intake, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is waiving adoptions fees for adult dogs from March 12-17. Currently, the shelter is caring for over 120 dogs at the shelter plus an additional 39 in foster homes. Community members can help by adopting a dog during the […]
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Pierce County Library Board to get financial oversight training and conduct other business
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, March 13, 3:30 p.m., regularmeeting,the Boardwill receive financial oversight training, review policies, hear progress about the new Sumner Pierce County Library, discuss updates for the Lakewood Pierce County Library, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at 3005 […]
Spring Forward with Puget Sound Energy’s home efficiency tips
“The Big Dark” is over! As the sun is starting to stay up longer in the evening it’s also time to start your spring cleaning list, which Puget Sound Energy is here to help with. Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 10. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) wants to remind customers it has energy saving rebates aimed […]
Kilmer Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Ensure Congressional Continuity, Reduce Incentive for Political Violence
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. Today (March 7, 2024), U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) William Timmons (SC-04), and Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05) proposed a Constitutional Amendment (Continuity Amendment) to temporarily fill House vacancies, ensuring congressional continuity and reducing the incentive for political violence. In recent years, experts from across the political spectrum – […]
WSDOT’s Gray Notebook for Q4 2023 now online
WSDOT’s quarterly performance report, the Gray Notebook for the quarter ending December 31, 2023, is now available in its interactive format. While numerous performance measures are reported throughout the GNB, highlights from this issue include: To reach subject matter experts for specific articles, please contact Joe Irwin, Performance Reporting Manager, at Joe.Irwin@wsdot.wa.gov or (360) 561-3083.
Payroll employment decreased in January; unemployment rate rose to 4.6%
Washington’s economy lost an estimated 3,600 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.2% in December to 4.6% in January. The state’s labor force remained relatively unchanged year over year as several major industry sectors added or shed jobs. The first month of 2024 also showed that job growth is slowing, reinforced […]
Pierce Transit March 11 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on March 11 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
Good vibes only
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier. I stopped by yesterday’s Career Fair, and I left in such an upbeat, positive mood! The Pioneer Park Pavilion in Puyallup was the perfect setting for this year’s hiring event – it was buzzing with eager job seekers and enthusiastic County employees. The Career Fairs held in previous years have been […]
Help serve Pierce County – Apply to be a Pierce County Library Board of Trustee
Want to give back to the Pierce County community and help lead valued library services for 671,000 children and adults? Apply to be a Board of Trustee with the Pierce County Library System. “Trustees balance many strategic directions, including planning for library buildings and services for growing communities and determining how to best get services to where […]