Meridian, from Stewart to 7th Ave SW, will be closed on April 6, 2024, for the annual Daffodil Parade. The parade begins at 12:45 p.m., and the road closure begins earlier in the morning. Drivers will need to use alternate routes while the parade is taking place. The following map displays all of the road […]
Puyallup
Alert sergeant spots shooting suspect, K9 Ice tracks down fleeing passenger
On Mar. 22, a patrol sergeant was leaving our South Hill precinct when he spotted a vehicle that was associated with a woman who shot her ex-boyfriend five days earlier in Graham. The sergeant followed the vehicle through a shopping complex and back out onto the road. As they approached a red light, the vehicle […]
The Puyallup City Council April 2 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on April 2 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce College’s Phi Theta Kappa chapters recognized by national REACH Rewards program
Pierce College is proud to announce that our two campus chapters of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) have both been recognized by the national organization for outstanding membership development. The Omega Theta chapter at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and the Alpha Psi Delta chapter at Pierce College Puyallup were among 159 PTK chapters nationwide recognized […]
Pierce College hires Vice President of Equity, Engagement and Belonging
For over 20 years, Ha Nguyen has served the students of Washington state’s community and technical college system, advocating for students of color and other minoritized students, and leading statewide efforts to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Nguyen is also a Vietnamese refugee whose family was part of the first wave of Vietnamese Boat […]
The Puyallup City Council March 26 Meeting Agenda
The Puyallup City Council will hold a Regular Meeting on March 26 (6:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Lahar Drill on March 21
The East Pierce Interlocal Coalition Emergency Management Team, surrounding school districts (Puyallup, Sumner-Bonney Lake, Orting, White River, Carbonado), and partners are coordinating a full-scale lahar evacuation drill. The exercise is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 21, 2024. The drill is designed to test and improve the ability to evacuate students and staff in case of […]
Pierce College announces the hiring of new Foundation Executive Director Jennifer Wolbrecht
Pierce College is proud to announce the hiring of Jennifer Wolbrecht as our new Executive Director of the Foundation. Wolbrecht is returning to Pierce College after serving as Director of Development from 2017-2019 and Executive Director from 2019-2020. Most recently, Wolbrecht led an Advancement team of a non-profit organization that also functions as a retreat […]
Pierce College dedicates gymnasium honoring Chancellor Emerita Dr. Michele L. Johnson
On Saturday, February 24, Pierce College unveiled the newly dedicated Michele L. Johnson Gymnasium on the Fort Steilacoom campus. The 14,000 square foot gymnasium opened in 2007 and has since been home to Pierce College Raiders basketball and volleyball teams. “Not only did Michele lead a transformation of Pierce that led to doubling of […]