More than 175,000 Washington workers have received Paid Family and Medical Leave benefits in 2024 thus far, totaling $1.35 billion — a record compared to the first nine months of previous years. With the rise in demand, the Paid Leave premium rate will increase. Starting Jan. 1, 2025: Washington’s Paid Leave program is funded by […]
Pierce County
Why It’s Important To Tell Us About Changes When You Get Social Security Benefits
If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other life changes that could affect your eligibility for retirement, survivors, or disability benefits – or the benefit amount. You and your family may miss out […]
Are we just smarter?
Submitted by Bruce Dammeier, Executive. Other counties are preparing for layoffs, but here in Pierce County, we’re not cutting any jobs. Why is that? (Or as Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan memorably recently asked, “Are we just smarter?”) Our county operates on a two-year budget that covers 2024 and 2025. Similar to how a football coach might […]
‘Name Your Price’ Dog Adoption Fees During Block(head) Party at the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County
In honor of Pit Bull Awareness Day, the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is throwing a Block(head) Party! From October 25-27, you can name your price on adoption fees for ALL dogs 6 months and older!* There are currently over 100 dogs in the shelter, and even more in foster homes. Your perfect […]
Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. the Buffalo Bills
Seattle sports fans can save on travel time, parking and gas by taking Sound Transit’s popular Sounder trains to this weekend’s Seahawks game. Special Sounder service is in addition to regular Link light rail, ST Express and King County Metro service to and from Lumen Field. The special service will be available Sunday, Oct. 27, […]
Three light rail openings in 12 months… and we’re just getting started
If you live within the Sound Transit district, your tax dollars are helping build the 252-mile regional network that will connect communities across three counties—plus creating more affordable housing and ensuring a greener and more equitable future for generations to come. That’s important work, and we want to show you how it’s going. In our […]
Sound Transit seeks public feedback on proposed ST Express fare change
Sound Transit is considering changing the current ST Express bus fare, reducing the full adult fare from $3.25 to $3. The move would align the ST Express bus fare with the new Link light rail flat fare. We are inviting the public to share their views in a survey now available online. Participating in the survey […]
Rockefeller Foundation Hires Rep. Derek Kilmer to Lead New U.S. Program and Policy Team
Submitted by The Rockefeller Foundation. The Rockefeller Foundation announced that Congressman Derek Kilmer, who currently represents Western Washington State, has been named Senior Vice President for the newly created U.S. Program & Policy team. The organization, which has invested in American health, education, economic opportunity, and other initiatives since its founding in 1913, is deepening its […]
Letter: Developer builds roads, destroys wildlife Habitat at Spanaway Marsh
Submitted by Kirk Kirkland, John Garner. On October 4, 2024, Pierce County Planning staff made an inspection of Wasmund Road near Spanaway and Audubon creeks. They were investigating the complaint about digging and excavation without a permit. They found that installation of two culverts in the road and extensive gravel added to the road and on JBLM property. See […]