Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier announcement. Milestones in your personal and professional life are important. They mark significant events that give you a chance to pause and reflect – and, in many cases, celebrate! 1983 was a big year in my life! I graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and began my active-duty service in […]
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Sounder trains available for Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals
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. 22, […]
Payroll employment grows in September; unemployment rate holds steady
gton’s economy gained an estimated 7,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) and the monthly unemployment rate remained constant at 3.6% in September. “Jobs grew at a faster pace than the prior month,” said Employment Security Department (ESD) State Economist Paul Turek. “The demand for workers has been resilient, although the trend toward more modest job growth remains […]
Collaboration for a Cause
Submitted by Pierce County Community Engagement Task Force and UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Washington. Get ready for the largest job fair and resource fair in Pierce County on November 1, 2023 at the Tacoma Dome. Collaboration for a Cause features more than 100 employers and resources to connect you to finding quality employment and stability. […]
Halloween Brings Treats, Tricks and Sticky Dental Dilemmas
Submitted by Dr. Jeff Reynolds. With Halloween just around the corner, Delta Dental of Washington is reminding parents and trick-or-treaters that there are ways to enjoy the holiday while also protecting children’s oral health. While the words healthy and candy don’t seem like the most obvious pairing when it comes to dental health, there are […]
New Chapter of SUVCW Forming in Southwestern Washington
Submitted by Gen. John W. Sprague Camp No. 4, SUVCW. We are pleased to share with you the news that the Brothers (members) of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) have been authorized to form a Camp (chapter) to serve the 10 counties of southwestern Washington. The Camp will be known […]
The Board of Health Oct. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Oct. 18 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Thriving Together Small Business Resource Event, Oct. 18
October 18, 2023 | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PMMcGavick Conference Center – LakewoodFREE! Register Here The Pierce County Community Navigator team and the City of Lakewood invite you to the Thriving Together Resource Event. This event is ideal for local small business owners and entrepreneurs to network and learn about the resources available to help businesses thrive in Pierce […]
Online Auction to Support Homeless Pets in Pierce County
Submitted by The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County. The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is hosting its third annual Raise Your Paw Online Auction Oct. 18-27. The event benefits thousands of homeless, neglected, and abandoned pets. Pre-registration for the event is now open! Pre-register today and gain exclusive access to explore […]