Every day in Pierce County, thousands of people sleep in cars, shelters or on the streets. An estimated 70% of people experiencing homelessness are sleeping without shelter each night due to a lack of affordable housing and emergency shelter space. Each year, the Homeless Point-In-Time Count surveys people experiencing homelessness to learn more about their […]
Pierce County
Fallen Pierce County Deputy and Family Honored
This year, Deputy Dom Calata was nominated by LifeCenter Northwest, our local organ donor organization, to be honored at the Pasadena Rose Parade on the OneLegacy national donor organization Rose Parade float. This float is sponsored annually to help raise awareness of the importance of organ and tissue donation, and features floral portraits of donors, […]
Students Stop Bus and Save Driver Having a Medical Emergency
On December 12, 2023 at about 07:55 am, a school bus driver was transporting students from both Franklin Pierce High School and Washington High School eastbound on 112th St E near Waller Rd E and approaching Vickery Ave E. The driver started experiencing disturbing symptoms while the bus was in motion. The driver was able to […]
Join Reps. Leavitt and Bronoske at Pre-Session Town Hall January 4
Submitted by Representative Mari Leavitt. Please join Representatives Mari Leavitt and Dan Bronoske for a pre-session Town Hall on Thursday, January 4 in the new Roy Murphy Community Center in Fircrest. The Town Hall will be from 11:30 am-1 pm to answer your questions and discuss issues likely to come up in the 2024 session. […]
Gearing up for the 2024 session
Office of Senator T’wina Nobles announcement. In just a little over a week, the 2024 legislative session will convene on Jan. 8. My team and I are already hard at work championing our communities’ priorities, as we continue our efforts alongside you to make the 28th district a place where everyone can truly thrive. 2023 […]
How Providing Race and Ethnicity Data Helps All Customers
Submitted by the Social Security Administration. We are continuously working to better understand how Social Security’s programs serve the public. Collecting race and ethnicity data for research and statistical purposes is one way for us to determine whether we are equitably serving the public. Applicants and customers may voluntarily provide this information. It does not […]
The Board of Health Jan. 3 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Jan. 3 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
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Legacy
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. I have seen many amazing community leaders in Pierce County over the years. However, one stood out earlier this month when she was honored with the naming of a new 77-unit affordable housing project in the Lincoln District. I first met Patsy Surh O’Connell about 20 years ago when […]