Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. Closing out another year, we are thrilled to celebrate our Weekday Regular Volunteers, a group of 54 individuals that are on site or in stores with us on a weekly basis. This amazing cohort contributed more than 40% of all volunteer hours in 2023. At their holiday celebration, it was an […]
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Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announces leadership transition
Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm announced today she will be leaving the agency in order to return to the East Coast to take care of family matters. Since joining Sound Transit in September 2022, Timm has overseen a renewed emphasis on the rider experience as Sound Transit approaches the opening of several new extensions, starting with East […]
Pierce County Library System adds free digital comics, graphic novels and manga
Fans of comics, graphic novels and manga—from children to adults—can now enjoy free 24/7 digital access with their Pierce County Library System card. The Library System recently added Comics Plus to its online resources lineup, offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga accessible by smartphone, tablet or computer with internet access. Children and […]
Online Open House for South Tacoma Station Access Improvements project launches
An online open house is now available to learn more about planned improvements around the South Tacoma Sounder station to increase accessibility to and from trains and around the area. The online open house provides information on proposed improvements (subject to refinement or change) and asks for public feedback on improvements to prioritize. Go to the open house […]
Puget Sound Energy announces clean energy wind project
Puget Sound Energy announcement. Puget Sound Energy (PSE) announced today it is developing the Beaver Creek wind farm, a utility-scale wind project that will be located on the high plains in Stillwater County, Montana. The Beaver Creek wind farm is the latest addition in a growing list of renewable energy resources that PSE is acquiring […]
Pierce County Library System Board holds second hearing for 2024 budget
At the Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees’ Wednesday, Dec. 13, 3:30 p.m., regular monthlymeeting,the Boardwill conduct its second public hearing for its 2024 proposed budget, learn more about the interim Lakewood Pierce County Library, continue to review updates to policies, and address additional business. The meeting will be held in person at the Pierce County Library Administrative […]
WorkForce Central releases Annual Report
Submitted by WorkForce Central. As the steward of Pierce County’s workforce development system, WorkForce Central saw a successful program year serving job seekers and businesses. An array of services and programs were provided to more than 10,000 community members, including workforce support services, work experience internships, training and upskilling opportunities, hiring events, and more. We […]
Pierce Transit Nov. 11 Board Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Board will meet on Nov. 11 remotely at 4 pm. Read the meeting agenda and participation instructions here.
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Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. We have over 3,000 employees with a wide range of critically important responsibilities serving our community. So, effective two-way communication with our colleagues is crucial! I work hard to share our values, priorities, and success stories of our work. Equally important, I appreciate listening to your concerns, perspectives, and […]