Submitted by the Social Security Administration. When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are 5 things that may help you prepare for this milestone: 1. Health and Welfare Decision-making When […]
Pierce County
UPDATED: Pierce County Library Board reviews policies and conducts other business
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., specialmeeting,the Boardwill continue reviewing updates to policies, hear about progress for the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, discuss recruiting a new Board of Trustee, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative Center at 3005 112th […]
Simpler, more generous 2024-25 financial aid applications now available—but process will be slower
Washington Student Achievement Council announcement. Financial aid applications for this year’s graduating seniors were delayed as the federal government made updates to improve the form and increase aid eligibility. Forms are now available, although students and families should expect some technical issues for the time being. And it will take longer than usual for colleges to […]
PSE partners with Form Energy to evaluate multi-day energy storage solutions
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Form Energy, an energy storage technology and manufacturing company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the opportunity of deploying a pilot multi-day energy storage system to help PSE meet state requirements for clean energy and customer expectations for reliable service. The partnership will allow both companies to […]
Happy new year
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Welcome to 2024! We have a lot of work to do this year and I’m eager to start! Beginning a new year can often feel like a fresh start. It can be a time of reflection and recalibration – both in our work lives and our personal lives. I […]
Pierce County Council chooses council leadership for 2024
The Pierce County Council elected to retain its 2023 bipartisan leadership group to serve as Council leadership in 2024 during its first regular meeting of the year, held on Tuesday, Jan. 2. For 2024, Councilmember Ryan Mello (District 4) will continue to serve as Council Chair, Councilmember Marty Campbell (District 5) will continue to serve […]
Associated Ministries Board Approves Revised Mission Statement
As we look around our community it is easy to see more and more people in need. It is clear that we need to find new ways to do new things to meet new needs. And we are encouraged that there is a growing commitment throughout Pierce County to work together better to impact the […]
What’s in store in 2024
Office of Jani Hitchen, Pierce County Council, District 6 announcement. Last month, I shared quite a bit about the work done in 2023, and a few people wondered what I might be tackling this year. I did some reflecting on that exact topic over the holiday as I was reviewing my Health and Human Services […]
Pierce County Library Board reviews policies and conducts other business
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., regular monthly meeting, the Board will continue reviewing updates to policies, hear about progress for the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, discuss recruiting a new Board of Trustee, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative […]