The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on June 21 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County
Strickland, Latta Relaunch Bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus
U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Bob Latta (R-OH-05) announced the relaunch of the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus (GIC) for the 118th Congress. “I’m honored to lead the Grid Innovation Caucus alongside Rep. Latta and look forward to highlighting the importance of an innovative, reliable, and efficient grid infrastructure,” Strickland said. “Strengthening our nation’s energy grid is necessary for […]
Payroll employment increases while unemployment rate falls in May
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 2,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in May. “The May jobs report shows that the Washington labor market is mostly holding up,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “While the overall trend in job growth is slowing, it is occurring gradually. In contrast, the household measure of employment—which measures […]
Pierce County Library System closed Monday, June 19, Juneteenth
PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – The Pierce County Library System will be closed Monday, June 19, Juneteenth. 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.
Donut Dash
June 24, 2023 – Foothills Trail9:30 AMThis 5K course is USATF certified, chip timed, and starts and finishes next to Orting Main City Park. The Foothills Trail in Orting is paved and provides flat areas with easy slopes. Enjoy a pre-race warm-up hosted by Jazzercise, take a photo at the photo booth, lawn games, coffee, […]
There is a lot of summer construction this year – here’s how to prepare
Construction is picking up to provide Washington travelers safer and more accessible transportation systems and to improve environmental habitats. From paving to bridge repairs to creating better routes for fish in area waterways, you’ll see lots of crews working this summer on and near state highways, and that means closures, delays or congestion. Many of these projects […]
Strickland Appointed To House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. Today (June 14, 2023), U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced her appointment to the House Armed Services Committee’s Bipartisan Quality of Life Panel. “Meeting the basic needs of servicemembers is foundational to our national security,” said Rep. Strickland. “Since my first day in Congress, I have been committed to addressing […]
WSDOT publishes Gray Notebook in interactive format
The Washington State Department of Transportation’s quarterly performance report—the Gray Notebook—just improved its own performance. While the reimagined, interactive Gray Notebook still relies on accountability, credibility and transparency as its driving forces, numerous format changes now put readers in the driver’s seat, so to speak, ensuring that navigating the report is faster, easier, and more intuitive […]
4 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation
Submitted by BECU. • Research & Plan: Once you have chosen a potential destination, spend time looking into the costs of anything vacation-related. It’s not just the big-ticket items like hotels, meals and airfare that add up quickly, but also the smaller items like sunscreen and snacks. Are there side excursions to consider? Paid activities? […]