Submitted by BECU. Tip 1: Take Your Financial Temperature. An important first step in your financial fitness journey is gaining a holistic view of your personal financial situation. This may include knowing how much you have in savings, understanding your general spending habits and seeing what debt you may owe (i.e., student loans, car loans, […]
Pierce County
Flu cases and deaths back up to pre-pandemic levels this season
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. With COVID-19 precautions winding down, flu cases and deaths jumped back to pre-pandemic levels this season. It’s a reminder flu is more than just a bad cold. It’s a serious respiratory illness that can make anyone sick. It can be especially dangerous if you’re young, old or have health conditions. […]
Pierce Transit Offers ORCA LIFT Starting April 1
Pierce Transit announcement. Beginning April 1, Pierce Transit joins regional transit partners in offering the ORCA LIFT program. ORCA LIFT is a reduced adult fare program available to individuals with incomes below or equal to 200 percent of Federal Poverty Level guidelines. Those who qualify will pay $1 adult fare per one-way trip on Pierce […]
Pierce Transit CTAG March 23 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on March 23 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
Work to manage roadside vegetation starts March 27
Pierce County announcement. Vegetation management work along road shoulders in unincorporated Pierce County will begin this spring, with crews applying herbicides March 27 through June. Herbicides are applied to combat weeds and eliminate vegetation from road shoulders. Targeted noxious weed and brush control herbicide applications will also be made through late November as needed. Only […]
Rainier to Ruston Relay Race Returns to Pierce County for 21st Time on Saturday June 3.
Submitted by Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition. The Rainier to Ruston Relay will be celebrating 21 years at its 2023 event, scheduled to coincide with National Trails Day on June 3. The 50-mile relay carries on a unique tradition begun by a handful of friends decades ago. Over the years, the event has transformed from an annual […]
Pierce County District Court commissioner appointed
Pierce County announcement. The Pierce County District Court judges are pleased to announce their selection of Pedro Chou as the new District Court commissioner. Pedro’s start date will be May 1, 2023. Pedro will initially be tasked with implementing a Community Court as well as expanding other therapeutic court models to meet the needs of […]
2024 Pierce County Tourism Grant Applications Now Open
Pierce County announcement. Non-profits engaged in tourism efforts can apply for tourism grants in a number of categories, such as leisure, events, meetings, sports, and asset development. The application period for the LTAC and TPA 2024 Funding Cycle is open until April 14. See links below for details and application forms for each grant program. […]
Hope, dignity and purpose
Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. This last Wednesday I delivered my annual State of County Address at the Steilacoom Town Hall. I was honored to be joined by Nisqually Tribal Chairman Willie Frank III, Bobby Whitener from the Squaxin Tribe, Judges Tim Ashcraft and Kevin McCann, Auditor Linda Farmer, Council Chair Ryan Mello, Councilmembers Dave […]