A bill to establish collective bargaining rights for student employees was heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Thursday. Senate Bill 5895, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest), would create a framework for collective bargaining for a new bargaining unit of employees enrolled in an academic or certificate program at Washington’s regional universities — Central […]
Pierce County
Happy birthday
Did you know our own Pierce County’s Medical Examiner (ME) Office turns 40 years old in a couple of days? The office was established back on January 21, 1984, when Pierce County converted from the elected coroner model to a professional medical examiner. You did not need any specific experience to be elected as the […]
Vehicular Homicide in Fredrickson When Owner Chases His Vehicle
At 5:42 pm, on Wednesday January 17th deputies and firefighters responded to a three car collision at the 5600 block of 176th St E in Fredrickson. Deputies were told a white Subaru was driving at a high rate of speed and went through a red light on 70th Ave E and ran a red light […]
Comprehensive Planning 101
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. I know the County and several of my peers recently shared information on the comprehensive planning process currently underway. I want to use this newsletter to share HOW to share your thoughts and WHY you should consider engaging in this important planning process. No matter […]
Pierce Transit Earns NAFA “Green Garage” Recognition
Pierce Transit is pleased to have secured a top-ten finish (9th place) in the 2023 NAFA Green Garage Contest. The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) is the world’s largest membership association for individuals who manage the vehicular fleet and mobility responsibilities for their employers. The Green Garage Contest brings together the most progressive and environmentally committed fleets […]
Nobles named chair of Senate Higher Education, Workforce Development Committee
Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) was named chair of the Senate Higher Education & Workforce Development Committee following a vote of the Senate Wednesday. “I’m honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to step into a greater leadership role,” Nobles said. “Education is the cornerstone of my life, and that passion fuels my work in […]
Payroll employment increased in December; unemployment rate rose to 4.2%
Washington’s economy gained an estimated 7,700 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate rose from 4.0% to 4.2% in December. “December’s job growth was the strongest since June 2023 and marked five consecutive months of job growth, after revisions to November data. Despite strong job gains, the unemployment rate inched up from 4.0% to 4.2%,” […]
2024 Valentines for Veterans and First Responders
Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland announcement. U.S. Representative Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the launch of her annual Valentines for Veterans and First Responders drive. Residents, schools, and organizations are invited to make handmade Valentine’s cards and leave them at various drop boxes across the district, from Tuesday, January 16, 2024, through Tuesday, February 6, 2024. […]
Pierce County Library System visitors borrow 2.3 million digital books in 2023
The Pierce County Library System announced today that its patrons reached a new milestone: 2.3 million digital books borrowed in 2023. This achievement illustrates the library’s commitment to serving all members of the community in innovative ways, including with a large catalog of e-books, audiobooks and other digital media. The Pierce County Library System is […]