The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on May 17 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County
Statewide Flag Lowering for Peace Officers Memorial Day
Washington Office of the Governor announcement. Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Monday, May 15, 2023, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Monday, May 15, 2023. Other government […]
Kilmer, Strickland Join Puget Sound Recovery Advocates at U.S. Capitol
Office of Rep. Derek Kilmer announcement. On May 10, U.S. Representatives Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Co-Chairs of the Puget Sound Recovery Caucus, spoke with Puget Sound recovery advocates at the U.S. Capitol during the annual Puget Sound Day on the Hill. Puget Sound is our region’s most iconic body of water. It’s a […]
Washington Traffic Safety Commission to increase seat belt patrols beginning May 15
Washington Traffic Safety Commission announcement. Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) supports annual law enforcement campaigns to increase seat belt use. This year’s campaign will be May 15 and June 4. Seat belt use plays a critical role in reducing the severity of traffic-related injuries and remains a national and Washington state priority. Since 2015, approximately […]
All of us
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I’ve previously mentioned in the blog that one of the highlights of my week is attending the Monday New Employee Orientation. Meeting our newest colleagues is inspiring! I always enjoy the comments and perspectives of people who have chosen to contribute to our work, and this week’s conversation did not […]
Congratulations to Pierce County’s talented teen artists, writers and photographers
Pierce County Library System announcement. PIERCE COUNTY, Washington – Pierce County teens shared powerful lived experiences in the Pierce County Library System’s annual Our Own Expressions Teen Writing and Art Contest. In all, 585 teen artists, photographers and writers submitted 748 entries, expressing their passions, dreams and interests. “I was so impressed with all the short […]
Scammers using artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance family-emergency schemes
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. You get a call. There’s a panicked voice on the line. It’s your son. He says he’s in deep trouble — he wrecked the car and landed in jail. But you can help by sending money. You take a deep breath and think. You’ve heard about these scams. But darn, […]
Community Meeting on May 18 to Address Homelessness
Associated Ministries announcement. Associated Ministries convenes Community Quarterly Meetings four times each year in partnership with other homeless and housing service providers working in Pierce County. Make plans now to join us for our second meeting of 2023. The goal of every meeting is to create an energizing space to gather to learn about, discuss […]
Nobles bill to safeguard survivors’ information signed into law
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. Survivors and witnesses will have new protections following legislation signed into law May 9, 2023. Senate Bill 5081, sponsored by Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-Fircrest) and requested by the Department of Corrections, exempts some information about survivors and witnesses from the Public Records Act (PRA). ̶ “We’re applying good governance to prioritize […]