Pierce County will hold its second set of public meetings on Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update on June 5.
The county and stakeholders will discuss the airport’s inventory and aviation forecasts. Topics will... Read on...
Tyler Salsbury, preparing for his sophomore year at the University of Washington, posted a sterling 5-under 139 to win the 48th Annual Puget Sound Amateur by two shots over David Talcott, whose final round 69 wasn’t enough... Read on...
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer - should plan ahead to avoid low tides from May 22-29. Load restrictions will be in place on some sailings, and the... Read on...
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a series of projects along the 112th Street East corridor from 18th Avenue East to 86th Avenue East with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29.
The ceremony... Read on...
Pierce County Councilmember Stan Flemming and University Place City Councilmember Javier Figueroa have been elected to leadership positions with the Rainier Communications Commission, which advises local jurisdictions on... Read on...
Jails in Pierce County face a backlog of inmates waiting for mental competency evaluations, creating additional pressure on already thin resources and in some cases threatening public safety. A bill signed by Gov. Jay... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of May 16.
When the 1.8-mile SR 99 tunnel opens to traffic in 2015, it will rely on the strength of 1,450 precast concrete rings fabricated with pinpoint precision at a newly expanded plant in Pierce County.
Dozens of community and... Read on...
On Thursday, May 16, 21 fire and police agencies will be conducting training exercises involving water rescues in the Puget Sound at Sunnyside Beach Park in Steilacoom.
The goal of the exercise is to evaluate both... Read on...
With temperatures rising and beaches filling up, the Lake Tapps community and Cascade Water Alliance are taking steps to help swimmers and boaters who enjoy recreation on Lake Tapps and other area waterways stay safe this... Read on...
Several hundred Pierce County residents who were summoned to jury duty got special attention this week.
The Pierce County Council joined Gov. Jay Inslee in proclaiming May 6-10 as “Juror Appreciation Week” to commend... Read on...
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced May 10 the contract control towers at Tacoma Narrows Airport and 148 other airports will remain open until... Read on...
The Pierce County Executive’s Office is accepting applications to fill an expired Ethics Commission position. The citizen commission is responsible for promoting and upholding ethical conduct in Pierce County government... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of May 9.
Police made over 198 DUI arrests in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties last weekend over the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Nearly eighty percent of the arrests were made in King and Pierce Counties.
Over 50 officers, deputies... Read on...
The Elections Division is seek individuals interested in writing an “Against” statement for the August 6, 2013 Primary Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following District:
Candidate filing begins Monday, May 13
Candidate filing begins Monday, May 13 with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office.
Offices open for election this year include:• 26th Legislative District Senator – Files with the... Read on...
In a White House ceremony this afternoon, May 8, First Lady Michelle Obama will join Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Director Susan Hildreth to present the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service... Read on...
Local golfers are preparing to test their skills against the top amateurs in the region at the 48th annual Puget Sound Amateur, to be held May 18-19 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course and Chambers Bay.
Players will compete in a... Read on...
Pierce County Emergency Management’s school emergency preparedness program was just awarded the Exemplary National School Safety Program Award for innovative training in local schools. The ‘Pierce County All Hazards... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of May 2.
Homeowners are invited to a free workshop to learn how to maintain their septic systems and troubleshoot problems. The workshop will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. May 8 in the Spanaway Elementary School cafeteria, 412 165th St. S... Read on...
As communities throughout King, Snohomish and Pierce counties bring out their sombreros and Mariachi guitars in anticipation of the coming Cinco de Mayo weekend, law enforcement is making its own plans.
Beginning on... Read on...
May 1 marks the kickoff of Pierce County’s courthouse energy reduction challenge against Kitsap County.
We are going head-to-head with Kitsap County’s courthouse campus to see which building can save the most energy over... Read on...
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate Puget Sound during Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May.
Organizations in Pierce County and across Western Washington are hosting a variety of events to teach residents... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of April 25.
Pierce County will use findings from its recent research on food waste management to develop tools and programs to cut 10 percent from the waste disposal stream over the next five years.
Pierce County will focus on... Read on...
The intersection at 176th Avenue East and 22nd Avenue East in Frederickson will close for construction at 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, May 6.
Crews will excavate the existing roadway, place crushed... Read on...
Come visit the Friends and Servants Greenhouse project, a partnership between the YMCA and Pierce County Juvenile Court. Youth are given an opportunity to work off community service hours. In the process they develop a good... Read on...
SEATTLE - Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy has been elected President of the Puget Sound Regional Council, which coordinates growth planning in a thriving four-county region.
McCarthy, serving her second term as Read on...
The Pierce County Council will hold upcoming meetings in Graham, North Tacoma and Parkland as part of its practice of taking government on the road.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in its chambers in the... Read on...
Pierce County Juvenile Court hosted its annual themed volunteer appreciation luncheon on Saturday, April 20, to recognize CASAs for the work they do for our county’s most vulnerable children. In addition, seven CASAs were... Read on...
Car wash fundraisers can be a great way to raise money, but the soap and pollutants that run off the vehicles can be toxic to fish and other aquatic life.Organizations can help keep Puget Sound clean during their next car... Read on...
The following is a statement by Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy regarding State Farm’s announcement on April 19:
“Pierce County welcomes State Farm’s decision to open an Initial Loss Reporting center in downtown... Read on...
Pierce County TV, which manages government access programming for the county and six of its cities and towns, has earned two EMMY nominations from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Winners will be... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of April 18.
Unwanted and unused prescription drugs can be harmful to people and the environment. You can safely dispose of these medicines - including controlled substances - during the nationwide drug Read on...
Pierce County will rehabilitate the runway and four adjacent connector taxiways at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor this spring and summer to improve surfaces, add new features and meet federal aviation standards for the... Read on...
A Party Intervention Patrol on April 6 coordinated by the Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force resulted in the arrest of 24 youth, ages... Read on...
Pierce County residents can go green as they tackle their spring cleaning to-do list.
“Indoors and outdoors, sometimes the products and methods we use to clean and spruce up our homes can be harmful to our family and the... Read on...
Pierce County motorists can take advantage of free inspections and discounted service in April to identify and fix leaks as part of Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program.
Every year, hundreds of tons... Read on...
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy announced Monday, April 15, she has selected Lowell Porter to lead the Department of Emergency Management, saying his... Read on...
The Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River at 66th Avenue East and River Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 17 to allow crews to perform a detailed structural inspection and general maintenance. Motorists... Read on...
Construction work along Wollochet Drive NW near Gig Harbor will resume on April 15 following a winter work suspension.
Pierce County is constructing two projects along Wollochet Drive NW: the first between East Bay Drive... Read on...
People who care for an individual with Alzheimer’s or other dementias are faced with heavy responsibilities unlike other caregivers. Sometimes the work can become overwhelming, especially when new and difficult behaviors and... Read on...
Sprinker Recreation Center, which serves thousands of visitors every year, has won Pierce County’s “Biggest Energy Loser” award for 2012 by cutting its energy use in half.
The 35-year-old ice rink was remodeled in 2011.... Read on...
The Federal Aviation Administration announced April 5 it will delay the closure of the contract control tower at the Video News: Schedule your court hearing online, shoreline rules for waterfront property, and more
Pierce County News for the week of April 4.
A team of Pierce County employees who redesigned part of the county's website to make it much easier for citizens to access public records were honored... Read on...
Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources (ADR) will host a series of three Community Cafés to help draft the 2014-2015 Area Plan Update. The Area Plan... Read on...
With 95 percent of potential customers living outside the United States, exporting goods and services makes great sense and can add significantly to a firm’s bottom line.
The Pierce County Economic Development Department... Read on...
Applications are being accepted to fill a vacancy for an Alternate Member on the Pierce County Board of Equalization. The seven-member board hears appeals from taxpayers who disagree with the assessed value of their... Read on...
Pierce County roadsides will get their annual makeover this spring and summer.
An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start April 8, and continue through June. Targeted noxious... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of March 28.
People who need to schedule infraction hearings with Pierce County District Court can now do so online without having to wait on the phone or at the public... Read on...
Calling all election candidates! The Pierce County Auditor’s annual candidates’ workshop is scheduled for April 3 at 6 p.m.
The workshop will be held at the Pierce County Election Center, 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite C,... Read on...
Pierce County is inviting feedback from Foothills Trail users and neighbors on how a summer construction project along the Puyallup River near McMillin may impact them.
Construction on a new side channel on the west side... Read on...
People buy homes to suit their practical needs – kids, hobbies, interests, neighborhoods and more. But those needs invariably change over time. In order to stay in a home and enjoy the benefits, careful thought has to be put... Read on...
The Federal Aviation Administration’s contract control tower at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor will close this spring as the FAA implements the budget sequestration.
On March 22, the FAA notified Pierce County,... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of March 21.
Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered that flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in memory of former Gov. Booth Gardner, who passed away last Friday. State flags will remain at half-staff until close of... Read on...
A number of local, state and federal agencies will participate in a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) exercise at the Port of Tacoma on Friday. There will be two scenarios along the Blair Waterway where IEDs will... Read on...
The following is a statement by Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy on the passing of Booth Gardner, a former County Executive and Governor:
"It is with a heavy heart that we say good-bye to one of Pierce County's... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of March 14.
Top stories on Pierce County News for the week of March 7.
Community Connections is expanding special needs transportation in rural Pierce County. The “Beyond the Borders Connector,” a four-month pilot project, provides eligible riders with a link to services in rural communities.... Read on...
The Federal Aviation Administration’s contract control tower at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor may close as the FAA implements the budget sequestration. This proposed tower closure is one of many that could occur... Read on...
Leaders in combating cyber crime and business identity theft will talk about trends and solutions for local companies at a forum on March 20 in Lakewood.
The forum, jointly sponsored by the Economic Development... Read on...
A stay in the hospital used to be a pretty simple thing. Patients went in when they were sick and left when they were better. Today, a hospital stay is much more complicated. Patients leave the hospital with ever more... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of Feb. 28.
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for a seasonal maintenance job opening.
The successful applicant will perform building and trail maintenance work at the Environmental Services Building and... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of Feb. 21.
The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is now accepting applications for the 2013-14 Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding preservation efforts.
Grant requests can be made for... Read on...
The Pierce County Auditor's Elections Division is seeking individuals interested in writing “Against” statements for the April 23, 2013 Special Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following Districts:
• Pierce... Read on...
Pierce County property tax statements that were mailed last week are missing one small element - the county's return address on the payment stubs.
Not to worry, though. The envelopes provided with the property tax... Read on...
Pierce County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of President’s Day.
Offices will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a new crosswalk in Key Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Key Center Fire Station No. 46, 8911 Key Peninsula Highway KPN... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of Feb. 14.
In an ongoing effort to support sustainability and resource conservation, Facilities Management has installed solar powered trash compactors and recycling units at two Pierce County facilities.
The units are powered by a... Read on...
Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this spring. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste.
"These classes are a great way... Read on...
The Lakewood Winter Club, in cooperation with Pierce County Parks and Recreation, is delighted to present the 2013 ice show, "Reflections on Ice – ONCE Upon A Dream."
This professionally choreographed figure... Read on...
Pierce County News for the week of Feb. 7.
A flood-prone house owned by Pierce County will be used for a Tacoma Police Department SWAT team training exercise Feb. 8 before it is ultimately demolished by county crews and returned to a natural floodplain.
The SWAT... Read on...
All businesses are encouraged to attend this business forum on Wednesday, March 20, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Lakewood City Hall Council Chambers, 6000 Main St. SW in Lakewood.
Sponsored by the Pierce County Economic... Read on...
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board.
Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management;... Read on...
Be sure to plan a safe ride home this weekend. The Target Zero Teams in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties will be out this Super Bowl weekend looking for impaired drivers.
“Football fans look forward to spending the... Read on...
One of every eight people over 65 years has Alzheimer’s. Over half of all families are touched by Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for the disease. But there is hope.
“HOPEless” is a special showing of two documentary... Read on...
Six more pontoons are complete for the new State Route 520 floating bridge. U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer of Gig Harbor joined state and local leaders in Tacoma today, as Washington State Department of Transportation crews began... Read on...
The public is invited to an upcoming open house to learn about Pierce County’s expansion of the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The open house will run from 5 to7 p.m. on Jan. 31, at the Environmental... Read on...
Health care costs continue to climb. Many people presume that in one way or another Medicare and/or Medicaid will pay for care, especially long term care.
Medicaid, a program financed jointly by the federal and state... Read on...
Pierce County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Offices will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 22.
Tacoma’s first Fruit Tree Steward Program begins this February. The Pierce County Gleaning Project and the Tacoma/Pierce County Community Gardens are excited to announce this six part series focused on organic fruit tree... Read on...
The Pierce County Aging & Disability Resource Center will host an additional presentation of “Social Security After Retirement” on Thursday, Jan. 24 at the Pierce County Soundview Building, 3611 S. D Street in Tacoma, from 4... Read on...
The Pierce County Council opened its 2013 work on Tuesday, Jan. 15, by welcoming the return of one member and adding three new faces.
Joyce McDonald (District 2) took the oath of office after winning a second four-year... Read on...
Pierce County will update the master plan for the Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Gig Harbor in 2013.
The county and stakeholders will evaluate potential alternatives and determine how best to meet the community’s... Read on...
Landscape professionals looking to incorporate sustainable landscape design, construction and maintenance into their business are invited to attend a Pierce County workshop on sustainable landscaping in February.
The... Read on...
The 18th annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park dazzled thousands of visitors traveling through the park in more than 25,800 vehicles. The event brought in a record $325,801 in ticket sales.
The Northwest's largest... Read on...
The Department of Community Connections and Tacoma-Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness seek volunteers to gather census data of the homeless population and those on the verge of becoming homeless in Pierce County.... Read on...
The Judges of the Pierce County District Court have elected Maggie Ross as Presiding Judge for the next two years.
Judge Ross has served on the District Court bench for 15 years. She began her judicial career as a... Read on...
Pierce County recently won a national environmental award for its “Raise the Grade” stream health and stormwater technical assistance programs.
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies presented Public Works and... Read on...
Three newly elected Pierce County Superior Court judges will have their joint swearing-in ceremony on Friday, Jan. 4.
The ceremony, which is open to the public, will be held at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 100 of the County-City... Read on...
Parents of children with a life-long developmental disability, chronic illness or mental health condition often face a lifetime of challenges, successes, sorrows, and joys.
But what happens when aging parents develop... Read on...
The Puyallup School District No. 3 has placed a $279.6 million General Obligation Bond on the Feb. 12, 2013 Special Election ballot for capital improvements and construction. Treecycle your Christmas tree
As you recycle your wrapping paper, don’t forget to treecycle your Christmas tree.
Pierce County residents who subscribe to yard waste collection service can place their unflocked tree in their container. Flocked trees... Read on...
The Tacoma School District No. 10 Neighborhood School Improvements and Safety Upgrades $500,000,000 General Obligation Bond will be on the Feb. 12, 2013 Special Election ballot. Pierce County employees celebrate the holidays by giving to the community
Employees from throughout Pierce County gave back to the community this holiday season with a variety of fun holiday activities.
Planning and Land Services collected $550 (22 - $25 gift cards) for this year’s... Read on...
County Executive Pat McCarthy officially took the oath of office on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 for her second term that begins next month.
McCarthy was re-elected in the Nov. 6 General Election. The oath was administered by... Read on...
Pierce County will receive nearly $1.1 million to improve and protect salmon habitat.
The grants were awarded to the county and other local organizations by the state’s Salmon Recovery Funding Board, which approved more... Read on...
A variety of changes to the Pierce County Ferry sailing schedule will go into effect Jan. 1, 2013.
A total of seven service changes were made using input from the community. The changes include new runs, shifted run times... Read on...
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the position of a part time fitness instructor to lead fitness classes at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place. The Fitness Instructor is a highly... Read on...
Today Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged John Diller, 69, with ten counts of Animal Cruelty in the Second Degree for failing to properly care for his horses.
“We are holding the owner accountable for cruelty... Read on...
The Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force, in partnership with the Pierce County Tower’s Association and Aloha Cab Company, is kicking off... Read on...
Spencer Aircraft’s Annual Santa Fly-in is back from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Pierce County Airport-Thun Field, 16709 103rd Ave. Ct. E.,... Read on...
Tracy Guerin, a top manager of Washington State government, has been selected as the deputy director of the Pierce County Budget and Finance Department... Read on...
The Pierce County Council will hold its Dec. 4 regular meeting in the Northeast Tacoma area as part of its practice of taking government on the road.
Pierce County’s Movie Series event featuring the movie “Arthur Christmas” has been moved to Friday, Dec. 14, 2012.
Pre-registration for the original date (Dec. 7) will be honored on the new date. The Parks and... Read on...
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will extend licensing and passport service hours for four days in December.
Here are the dates:• Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.• Friday, Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m... Read on...
Pierce County has adopted an energy conservation policy to lower operating costs and conserve energy at all county-owned buildings.
The new policy contains a background of Pierce County’s sustainability goals for energy... Read on...
The Pierce County Council will hold its Nov. 27 regular meeting in the Summit/Midland area as part of its practice of taking government on the road.
Pierce County administrative offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22-23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Offices will reopen Monday, Nov. 26.
Before you apply for a permit to build the ultimate man cave, you can now check online to see how many people are waiting in line at the Pierce County Development Center.
That’s one of several online improvements launched... Read on...
Kick off the holiday season this Sunday, Nov. 18 with a sneak, non-motorized preview of the 18th annual Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park.
This is the only opportunity to walk through the Northwest's largest... Read on...
Pierce County has launched a major redesign of three websites that significantly upgrades the public's ability to stay informed about programs and services.
The sites, launched on Nov. 18, offer new tools and features... Read on...
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the position of team leader in the Peninsula School District within the Companionship Program.
The Companionship Program provides recreation and leisure... Read on...
The Pierce County Council voted Tuesday, Nov. 13, to adopt a "responsible and fiscally sound" budget for 2013 that reduces general-government spending.
The budget, approved on a 7-0 vote, did not include a... Read on...
Retirement is everyone's goal. But a successful retirement takes proper planning. How people plan during the last 2-5 years of work before retirement can make a world of difference. "Retiring Soon? Prepare!"... Read on...
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the start of construction on the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 15 at the plant, located at 10311... Read on...
Pierce County is soliciting applications for $800,000 in federal grants aimed at improving living conditions in lower income areas.
The grants will be offered to nonprofit, public and government agencies from the U.S.... Read on...
The Pierce County Council is set to approve a 2013 budget that trims spending while protecting core public safety services.
In public meetings on Nov. 5-6, the Council voted to make a number of adjustments to the budget... Read on...
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a stormwater pond in the Fir Ridge neighborhood south of Bonney Lake.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the property located on... Read on...
Thursday Nov 01 2012 12:18 PM
The Job Sector Survey is a cooperative project led by economic development organizations in King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
It is an annual, one-of-a-kind tool that provides... Read on...
Tuesday Oct 30 2012 12:28 PM
An underage drinking party last Saturday night (Oct. 27) in the Bonney Lake area resulted in the arrests of 18 youths for minor in possession of alcohol.
The youths, primarily 17- and... Read on...
Monday Oct 29 2012 11:42 AM
The holidays bring families together. It's a chance to catch up and share news. But it's also a chance to check up on older relatives and other loved ones who may be at risk... Read on...
Anxious voters are calling the Pierce County Auditor's Office because Pierce Transit Proposition 1 does not appear on their ballots.
"Some voters think they have been issued the wrong ballot, but they have forgotten... Read on...
Monday Oct 22 2012 2:23 PM
Jennifer Joly, an experienced policy advisor for the Washington Legislature and the Governor's Office, has been selected as head of government relations for Pierce County.
Joly was... Read on...
Most older adults and people with disabilities want to remain in their own home. Knowing about available resources in the community and how to access them is one of the best things that people can do for their loved ones.... Read on...
Joly was selected by a panel of county... Read on...
Pierce County Executive, Pat McCarthy addresses the crowd. 1/3A 120-acre property will forever remain as a farm and habitat thanks to another successful public-private partnership in the Puyallup River Valley.
Pierce... Read on...
Tuesday Oct 16 2012 12:47 PM
Animal owner John Diller filed a petition for the return of the 39 horses in Pierce County District Court. The Pierce County Auditor's office was served with a copy on Oct. 15. A hearing... Read on...
Monday Oct 15 2012 1:17 PM
In light of the recent rains and the forecast for continued precipitation, the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau lifted the countywide burn ban as of noon on Monday, Oct. 15.
The lifting... Read on...
Monday Oct 15 2012 12:51 PM
The Pierce County Council will hold at least eight public hearings over the next two weeks to ask questions and discuss key spending areas before it adopts a 2013 budget.
The Council will... Read on...
Friday Oct 12 2012 12:13 PM
Pierce County News top stories for the week of Oct. 11:
• Lakewood Sounder service starts• Council Members tour water quality sites• Lifesaving signs go up on West Pierce lakes•... Read on...
More than 2,500 people flocked to Sprinker Recreation Center last month for the 5th annual Touch A Truck event, which gave kids of all ages the chance to get up close with trucks of all shapes and sizes.
Participants were... Read on...
Wednesday Oct 10 2012 1:12 PM
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Sunday is an annual community event offered free-of-charge to anyone interested in learning the basic lifesaving skills of CPR. On Sunday, Oct. 14,... Read on...
Wednesday Oct 10 2012 9:08 AM
A section of Artondale Drive NW near Gig Harbor will be closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 to 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12 as part of an area road construction project.
Artondale Drive NW will... Read on...
Wednesday Oct 10 2012 8:58 AM
More than 1,000 Pierce County youth will join millions of students across the country Oct. 10 to participate in the 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge experiment. Youth will discover how real life... Read on...
Monday Oct 08 2012 2:05 PM
Pierce County Television, which provides information and transparency for local governments, was recently recognized in 12 award categories by a national industry association.
PCTV's... Read on...
Friday Oct 05 2012 3:22 PM
Candidates for the State House and Senate representing Pierce County's Legislative Districts 2, 25 and 27 will participate in a citizen forum on Monday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the... Read on...
Friday Oct 05 2012 10:34 AM
Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County's free composting classes this October and November. One class will focus on yard waste, and the... Read on...
Friday Oct 05 2012 9:11 AM
Managing the behavior of a family member with dementia can be a harrowing task. Communicating with a person with dementia can be distressing for everyone. Wandering behaviors, especially as the... Read on...
Wednesday Oct 03 2012 3:33 PM
To vote in the upcoming presidential election you first must be registered.
Saturday, Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote or change your address by mail. Mail-in registration forms... Read on...
Pierce County Department of Emergency Management is hosting its 2012 Open House/Winter Weather Preparedness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 13. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. and will feature indoor presentations and... Read on...
Pierce County residents are invited to help Curtis High School's Environmental Club install a rain garden on the school's campus in University Place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct 13. The rain garden will be installed off... Read on...
Tuesday Oct 02 2012 10:45 AM
Adults and children have something in common. They are both very susceptible to brain injury. The impact of any kind of brain injury – concussion, TBI, acquired brain injury – may have long... Read on...
Thursday Sep 27 2012 4:00 PM
Offers of help are pouring into the Pierce County Auditor's Office as Animal Control officers wrap up seizing 39 horses amid an investigation of neglect.
"Responding to people's... Read on...
Thursday Sep 27 2012 9:57 AM
The boat launch on 72nd Street KPS near Long Branch reopened at 3 p.m. Sept. 26 following Pierce County's rehabilitation of the ramp – two days ahead of schedule.
Crews replaced the... Read on...
Thursday Sep 27 2012 9:56 AM
Pierce County's Target Zero law enforcement team dedicated to reducing the number of people killed by impaired drivers is headed for Tacoma the weekend of Sept. 29.
The team has arrested... Read on...
Wednesday Sep 26 2012 1:57 PM
Pierce County Animal Control officers are in the process of seizing 39 horses this morning from a property in the area of the 30800 block of Meridian East.
Animal Control officers served a... Read on...
Wednesday Sep 26 2012 1:54 PM
Eight members of the Pierce County Sheriff's Cadet Program performed well at the week-long Washington Law Enforcement Exploring Advisors Academy.
Pierce County sent seven cadets to the... Read on...
Wednesday Sep 26 2012 1:53 PM
Pierce County Emergency Management and Information Technology won both a national and international awards competition for its new Damage Assessment Mobile Application. The International... Read on...
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy proposes spending less on general government services in 2013 than is budgeted for this year.
The Executive's 2013 budget proposal makes strategic cuts in most departments to... Read on...
Tuesday Sep 25 2012 11:37 AM
In 2009, the Lake Tapps Community Council and Cascade Water Alliance established long term agreements ensuring consistent, seasonal lake levels every year. The following is the annual 2012/13... Read on...
Tuesday Sep 25 2012 11:32 AM
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the newly rebuilt fish ladder on the Chambers Creek dam when it opens Sept. 27, just in time for the fall salmon run.
The repairs allow the... Read on...
Tuesday Sep 25 2012 10:00 AM
Pierce County's Public Works and Utilities department applied for and received a low-interest state loan for the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project.
Tuesday Sep 25 2012 9:58 AM
During Pierce County Library System's sixth annual library card drive—Oct. 1-31, get a... Read on...
Monday Sep 24 2012 11:48 AM
Sound Transit would like to invite you to a three-station celebration Saturday, Oct. 6 as they launch Sounder train service to Lakewood and South Tacoma! They'll have free train rides and... Read on...
Monday Sep 24 2012 10:04 AM
Looking to do business with governments?
Meet purchasing agents from local, state, federal and other public agencies at the Great Pierce County Purchasing Forum.
Exhibitors include... Read on...
Monday Sep 24 2012 9:35 AM
Editor's note: An earlier version of this announcement erroneously said the flight already occurred. This version contains updates throughout to show the flights are scheduled for Sept.... Read on...
Friday Sep 21 2012 10:29 AM
The Pierce County Department of Community Connections is seeking new members to serve on the Allocation Advisory Committee for Prevention Programs, an advisory body to Pierce County government... Read on...
Friday Sep 21 2012 10:25 AM
The boat launch on 72nd Street KPS near Long Branch will be closed Sept. 24-28 so Pierce County can rehabilitate the ramp.
Crews will replace the existing ramp structure with concrete... Read on...
Friday Sep 21 2012 10:16 AM
Teens and young adults interested in aviation are invited to attend a kick-off meeting for a new Aviation Exploring Post being established in Pierce County.
The meeting will be held Sept.... Read on...
Thursday Sep 20 2012 1:15 PM
Retirement is everyone's goal. But good retirement takes good planning. And it isn't all about money either. How people plan during the last two to five years of work before retirement... Read on...
Tuesday Sep 18 2012 9:57 AM
Pierce County residents who live in communities with homeowners associations are invited to attend a workshop on how to maintain and protect their stormwater systems.
The free workshops,... Read on...
Monday Sep 17 2012 1:07 PM
The public is invited to attend the 11 a.m. citizenship ceremony at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street, Tacoma on Sept. 22.
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are... Read on...
Friday Sep 14 2012 9:12 AM
Caregivers are great at taking care of their loved ones – spouse, parents, children, neighbors. But some caregivers rarely get a break from their daily routines of meal preparation, personal... Read on...
Friday Sep 14 2012 8:52 AM
The public is encouraged to safely dispose of unused or expired medicines - including controlled substances - during the nationwide drug "take back" day on Saturday, Sept. 29.
This... Read on...
Friday Sep 14 2012 9:04 AM
The public can now access Pierce County's quarterly shellfish bed sampling results for Filucy Bay, Rocky Bay and Burley Lagoon via the county's online system that provides information... Read on...
Thursday Sep 13 2012 9:04 AM
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy will officially accept national recognition for the Foothills Trail at the Pierce County Trail Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Randy King,... Read on...
Wednesday Sep 12 2012 5:18 PM
All customers of the Pierce County Sewer Utility are invited to provide feedback on proposed updates to county regulations that deal with Sewer Utility operations. Suggested changes include... Read on...
Wednesday Sep 12 2012 2:15 PM
Sound Transit announced today that Sounder commuter rail service to South Tacoma and Lakewood will begin Monday, Oct. 8.
To celebrate the start of service, Sound Transit will hold a public... Read on...
Monday Sep 10 2012 10:24 AM
1/2Pierce County Parks and Recreation will hold the 10th annual Classic Car & Truck Show at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 29.
Hours for the free spectator event are 10 a.m.... Read on...
Friday Sep 07 2012 8:10 PM
The Pierce County ferry crew rescued a man from his kayak on Thursday, September 6, after the kayak capsized near the Steilacoom ferry dock.
The kayaker was spotted in the water by ferry... Read on...
Thursday Sep 06 2012 8:44 AM
Pierce County Traffic Engineer Rory D. Grindley, P.E., has been confirmed as the Western District Administrator of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), a professional association... Read on...
Tuesday Sep 04 2012 8:42 AM
With 95 percent of potential customers living outside of the United States, exporting goods and services makes business sense and can add significantly to a firm's bottom line.
The Pierce... Read on...
Thursday Aug 30 2012 4:00 PM
Well-known newscaster Connie Thompson will headline the 2012 Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference for Pierce County. Thompson has been a long-time news anchor and currently produces and... Read on...
Wednesday Aug 29 2012 10:15 AM
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a series of Canyon Road East corridor road projects from State Route 512 to 176th Street East.
The ribbon cutting... Read on...
Thursday Aug 23 2012 3:31 PM
Medicare coverage changes every year. Everyone's needs are different so beneficiaries have to stay on top of annual changes to make Medicare work best for them.
"All Things... Read on...
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for Pierce County's proposed Rivers Flood Hazard Management Plan was released August 22. The statement evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the plan, as well as two... Read on...
Wednesday Aug 22 2012 9:56 AM
Pierce County will conduct mandatory recounts in the race for Pierce County Council District No. 4 and to determine the new Precinct Committee Officer in a Fife precinct.
The recount will... Read on...
Tuesday Aug 21 2012 2:15 PM
The Pierce County Citizens Committee on Salaries for Elected Officials, which held its first meeting last month, will meet monthly through the end of the year.
The commission's regularly... Read on...
Wednesday Aug 15 2012 3:22 PM
Due to the high temperatures expected this week, the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for Thursday and Friday, Aug. 16-17. Residents in Pierce County can seek... Read on...
In moves that reflect confidence in Pierce County's fiscal management, two leading Wall Street ratings agencies gave the county high marks on bonds that will be invested in projects to make the region safer and better... Read on...
The Pierce County Auditor will release updated election results at 7 p.m. today instead of 4 p.m. You can find results online at www.piercecountywa.org/results or in... Read on...
Wednesday Aug 08 2012 2:22 PM
The Pierce County Auditor will release updated election results at 4 p.m. and again at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8. You can find results online at McCarthy announces start of track testing for Sounder extension to Lakewood
Sound Transit announced on Wednesday, Aug. 8, the start of rail and signal testing on more than eight miles of new track for its Sounder commuter rail extension to Lakewood.
Crews began running Sounder test trains up to... Read on...
Monday Aug 06 2012 4:15 PM
The Pentagon has approved a $5.7 million grant for the City of Lakewood to improve the Freedom Bridge overpass, which will alleviate congestion and improve public safety for people accessing... Read on...
Nearly one-third of Pierce County's waste is food, making it the largest category of material entering our landfill.
In 2010, the county began exploring how to manage and reduce food waste, and is now asking for the... Read on...
Friday Aug 03 2012 4:30 PM
Pierce County will reopen the boat launch on Hall Road in Vaughn at 3 p.m. Aug. 4 after crews complete a rehabilitation of the boat ramp. The boat launch was closed on July 30 for the work... Read on...
Friday Aug 03 2012 3:22 PM
Identity theft can cost you thousands of dollars, damage your credit and credibility, and leave you with a feeling of vulnerability.
On Saturday, Aug. 4, the Pierce County Fair and its... Read on...
Wednesday Aug 01 2012 3:31 PM
With one ceremonial dig in an empty lot, County Executive Pat McCarthy kicked off construction of a new community in Pierce County - The Woods at Golden Given. Volunteers, contractors and... Read on...
Boeing predicts the global market will need 34,000 new airplanes over the next 20 years, and Pierce County aerospace suppliers can help the company compete for that business by finding ways to work faster while providing a... Read on...
The section of 112th Street East between Fruitland Avenue East and Woodland Avenue East that was closed June 25 for a road construction project reopened July 30---five days ahead of schedule.
Crews lowered the road by as... Read on...
Wednesday Jul 25 2012 1:22 PM
Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) has been detected at unsafe levels in shellfish samples collected from the Day Island, Point Defiance, Wollochet Bay, and Hale Passage areas of Pierce County.... Read on...
Starting in July, Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula residents can drop off their household hazardous waste at the Purdy Transfer Station in Gig Harbor free of charge on the second Friday and Saturday of each month. The transfer... Read on...
The new Frontier Park Playground, made possible by local students and Graham community members, will open on Tuesday, July 10 with a celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.
The remodeled playground is... Read on...
If you have questions about the upcoming primary election, you're not alone.
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012 is Election Day. On July 12, 2012, every household will be mailed a Pierce County Official Local Voters' Pamphlet.... Read on...
Pierce County crews replaced the wiring that powers six street lights along a half-mile of county road at 38th Street and 192nd Street in Frederickson after discovering two separate incidents of wire theft and vandalism.... Read on...
Wednesday Jun 27 2012 10:36 AM
Editor's note: updates to delete reference to a City Blast show in Puyallup and Orting fireworks show
In 2011, the Pierce County Fire Marshal's Office reported that 24 fires... Read on...
Monday Jun 25 2012 4:53 PM
Shyleen Richardson and Alyssa Currier, students at Liberty Ridge Elementary in Sumner, claimed a $500 prize for their school's disaster preparedness efforts. Hundreds of students throughout... Read on...
Pierce County has won two national awards for creating online tools that streamline the building permit process and improve the management of electronic records in the criminal justice system.
The National Association of... Read on...
The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer's office will begin mailing notices of value for most residential and commercial properties in Pierce County on June 22.
The notices provide taxpayers with their assessed values as... Read on...
Wednesday Jun 13 2012 10:32 AM
Tacoma Freedom Fair Wings & Wheels is back for its second year with airplane fly-bys, a meet and greet with pilots, airplane and helicopter rides, displays, a car show, a motorcycle show and... Read on...
Tuesday Jun 12 2012 3:07 PM
Pierce County Engineer Brian D. Stacy, P.E., has been elected to serve a two-year term as the Western Regional Vice President for the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Board of... Read on...
Kitsap County Commissioner Josh Brown has been re-elected President of the Puget Sound Regional Council. Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy has been re-elected Vice President. The vote took place today at the agency's... Read on...
Thursday Jun 07 2012 9:18 AM
There are more than 80 firms in the aerospace supply chain in Pierce County, and their industry is changing rapidly due to increased global demand for commercial air travel and a highly... Read on...
Monday Jun 04 2012 12:41 PM
Since 1990, bicyclists from all over the Northwest have participated in the annual Tour de Pierce bike ride. This year's June 24th event will include 12-, 30- and 50-mile marked routes. The... Read on...
Wednesday Jun 06 2012 11:08 AM
A new report from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) estimates that a volcanic mudflow (known as a lahar) from Mount Rainier could produce property losses of up to $6... Read on...
Friday Jun 01 2012 3:52 PM
Author Jake Dekker will speak and sign copies of his important book that chronicles the path of a boy who was abandoned at infancy, beaten and tortured at 5, placed in foster care at 7 and -... Read on...
The popular Foothills Trail, which winds through East Pierce County from Puyallup to Buckley, is among 54 trails around the country that are joining the National Recreational Trail system.
Two federal officials -... Read on...
Thursday May 31 2012 8:00 AM
A first-rate Junior Golf Program that provides basic instruction on the game's fundamentals is moving to Pierce County's Fort Steilacoom Golf Course.
The program starts June 25 and... Read on...
Wednesday May 30 2012 4:23 PM
Pierce County has won an award for a pilot project that used pervious concrete for the first time on a county road as a means of helping to control flooding.
The first place... Read on...
Pierce County Emergency Management and its partners will participate in a multi-county earthquake exercise from June 5-6.
More than 22 Pierce County cities, towns, departments and organizations will exercise their... Read on...
Friday May 25 2012 12:10 PM
Organizations can help keep Puget Sound clean during their next car wash fundraiser by checking out a fish-friendly car wash kit. The kits are available at several Pierce County locations... Read on...
Wednesday May 23 2012 11:58 AM
Craig Larson from Tacoma Firs Golf Center came from one shot back to capture the 47th Puget Sound Amateur by four shots over first-round leaders Alex Williams of West Seattle and Bryan Jan... Read on...
Thanks to funding from the Pierce County Conservation Futures Program, Forterra (formerly Cascade Land Conservancy) and the City of Puyallup conserved 8.66 acres of forested wetlands in southwest Puyallup.
Forterra... Read on...
If you see a string of mittens or a cart-wheeling Santa Claus headed down the street during the next snowfall, you don't need new glasses.
These scenes were painted on two of Pierce County's snow plows on May 17 by... Read on...
The Steilacoom ferry terminal will reopen May 22 following a remodel inside and out. The terminal, located at 56 Union Ave. in Steilacoom, closed Jan. 4 for the work.
"I think our ferry patrons will be pleased with the... Read on...
Thursday May 17 2012 9:50 AM
A message from Sheriff Paul Pastor:
"Last night, along with about 50,000 other people, I attended the Candlelight Vigil and Posting of Names at National Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony... Read on...
Tuesday May 15 2012 3:17 PM
The Pierce County Economic Development Department, along with local, state and federal participants, will staff a resource table at the South Sound Business Fair in Orting next month.
Monday May 14 2012 9:29 AM
The public is invited to learn about potential improvements to the ferry loading lanes at the Steilacoom Terminal during a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 22 at Steilacoom Town Hall, 1717... Read on...
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department held a ceremony on Thursday, May 3, to add Deputy Shandon Wright's picture to a memorial for fallen deputies.
A ribbon bearing Wright's name was also added to the... Read on...
Wednesday May 02 2012 4:13 PM
Extra DUI patrols will be out across King, Pierce and Snohomish counties this Cinco de Mayo weekend. Thirty-three local law enforcement agencies, the Washington State Liquor Control Board,... Read on...
Tuesday May 01 2012 2:33 PM
With spring in full bloom, flowers and plants grown by juvenile offenders will be on sale every Friday and Saturday at Remann Hall.
The annual plant sale - featuring annuals, perennials,... Read on...
Tuesday May 01 2012 12:07 PM
Celebrate the arrival of spring and this season's first bounty with the opening of several Pierce County farmers markets. After six long months in hibernation two markets will open the... Read on...
Tuesday May 01 2012 11:18 AM
Celebrate tourism and why tourism matters with the Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau [TRCVB] and the 2012 Pierce County Tourism Ambassadors during the 29th annual National Travel +... Read on...
Tuesday May 01 2012 9:49 AM
The South Sound Military and Communities Partnership (SSMCP) just released findings of the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Community Needs Survey. This is the first time the local community and JBLM... Read on...
Monday Apr 30 2012 4:42 PM
The Steilacoom II 1/1Peak season fare rates apply starting Tuesday, May 1, for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry. Peak season runs from May 1 to... Read on...
New ST Express Route 596 will enable agency to continue serving Sounder riders from Bonney Lake, Buckley and Enumclaw
The Sound Transit Board of Directors today unanimously approved creation of a new Sound Transit bus... Read on...
Did you know that runoff flows over hard surfaces like parking lots, picking up pollutants along the way? Most runoff is not treated before it travels into our streams, rivers, lakes and Puget Sound.
Since this is the... Read on...
Thursday Apr 26 2012 12:39 PM
Pierce County law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty will be honored at the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at the McGavick Student &... Read on...
A Pierce County TV (PCTV) video production has been nominated for a Northwest Regional EMMY by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
The news magazine show Rainier Country was nominated for its 2011-12... Read on...
Wednesday Apr 25 2012 9:23 AM
Communities across Western Washington will celebrate Puget Sound with family-friendly activities and educational programs during Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May.
"Puget Sound is a... Read on...
Tuesday Apr 24 2012 4:08 PM
Pierce County residents can now recycle additional plastic items. Plastic jars, tubs and buckets can be added to curbside recycling carts. Examples include yogurt and sour cream containers,... Read on...
Monday Apr 23 2012 10:55 AM
Pierce County has earned a new flood rating from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of its floodplain management activities. The new rating means that unincorporated... Read on...
Monday Apr 23 2012 9:02 AM
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy and Sumner Mayor Dave Enslow today announced a proposal for Sound Transit to preserve bus service between the Bonney Lake Park-and-Ride lot and the Sumner... Read on...
Friday Apr 20 2012 11:37 AM
Volunteers who help abused and neglected children navigate the court system were honored at Pierce County Juvenile Court's annual appreciation luncheon on April 14.
The event recognized... Read on...
Friday Apr 20 2012 9:37 AM
The Pierce County Council will hold upcoming meetings in Lakebay, Puyallup and Spanaway as part of its practice of taking government on the road.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in... Read on...
Thursday Apr 19 2012 4:46 PM
This spring's annual Puget Sound Amateur, one of the top golf championships in the Northwest, will span two days over two of Pierce County's most popular public courses.
The 47th... Read on...
Thursday Apr 19 2012 12:28 PM
Pierce County saved more than $1.3 million in 2010 and 2011 by reducing its use of energy, water, fuel and office supplies, according to its second Annual Sustainability Index.
The report,... Read on...
More than 2,000 volunteers are expected to get their hands dirty for Parks Appreciation Day this Saturday, April 21.
Pierce County Parks and Recreation will be among 16 jurisdictions and organizations hosting clean-ups at... Read on...
Tuesday Apr 17 2012 11:15 AM
The Pierce County Ethics Commission has scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
The meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the... Read on...
Wednesday Apr 11 2012 2:19 PM
Say good-bye to candelabras and flower stands. Today, the rooms of the former Power's Funeral Home in downtown Orting are lined with shelves and bins of food, fruits and vegetables. The... Read on...
Wednesday Apr 11 2012 2:09 PM
It takes a lot of equipment and fuel to mow and maintain a 250-acre golf course like Chambers Bay. But on April 22 - Earth Day - not an ounce of gas will be used to maintain the course... Read on...
Tuesday Apr 10 2012 2:42 PM
Warner Webb will assume the lead role in the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau on April 16, where he currently serves as a fire inspector.
He came to Pierce County from the Whatcom... Read on...
Monday Apr 09 2012 11:13 AM
Many Pierce County employees are in the midst of spring cleaning. As you clear out your closets and tackle the paper piles on your desk at work, you may already be thinking about the three... Read on...
Thursday Apr 05 2012 11:50 AM
Cascade Water Alliance announced today that the water level in Lake Tapps has officially reached full recreational pool of 541.5 feet. Over the next week, the lake level will increase to... Read on...
Thursday Apr 05 2012 9:34 AM
Unwanted and unused prescription drugs can be harmful to people and the environment. You can safely dispose of these medicines - including controlled substances - during the nationwide drug... Read on...
Friday May 04 2012 12:54 PM
The public is invited to a joint meeting of the two advisory commissions that represent the Pierce County-owned airports near Puyallup and Gig Harbor.
The May 10 meeting features... Read on...
Thursday Apr 05 2012 2:35 PM
The Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce the 2012-13 Preservation Grant Program, which assists in funding preservation efforts in the Pierce... Read on...
Wednesday Apr 04 2012 2:54 PM
Members of the Daffodil Festival's 2012 royal court visited the Pierce County Council yesterday to mark the 79th year that the festival has heralded the coming of spring to Pierce County... Read on...
Wednesday Apr 04 2012 12:38 PM
Pierce County is celebrating Energy Conservation Week by helping you conserve energy at work and home.
Here's what to expect this week:
Energy Conservation GiveawaysPierce... Read on...
Pierce County has reduced energy use by 12.4 percent since 2009, saving taxpayers $858,000.
Staff in three Pierce County buildings have done exceptionally well with reducing energy and will receive the "Biggest Energy... Read on...
The Pierce County Council voted Tuesday, April 3, to create a flood district that protects lives, homes, businesses and the entire regional economy from a catastrophic loss.
On a 5-2 vote, the Council approved the... Read on...
The Pierce County Performance Audit Committee has released its 2011 Annual Report, which focuses on Juvenile Court, the Criminal Justice Dashboard, Human Resources and natural resource lands management.
"Performance... Read on...
Friday Mar 30 2012 9:31 AM
With election season upon us, the Pierce County Auditor's Office annual candidate's workshop is scheduled for Thursday, April 5, at 6 p.m.
The workshop will be held at the Pierce County... Read on...
Tuesday Mar 20 2012 12:55 PM
Commuters are a step closer to seeing traffic relief along the corridor serving Joint Base Lewis-McChord thanks to $6.9 million provided by the Washington Legislature.
The funding,... Read on...
Monday Mar 19 2012 3:05 PM
Enjoy storytime with Daffodil Princesses on Saturday, March 24 at various libraries throughout Pierce County. The princesses will read stories, talk with the children, be available for photos... Read on...
Longtime 4-H leader Cathy Swenson will be honored as the Volunteer of the Year during the 34th annual Pierce County Volunteer Recognition Brunch on Saturday, March 17.
Swenson has volunteered with 4-H for nearly 50 years.... Read on...
Wednesday Mar 14 2012 2:45 PM
Pierce County Councilman Dan Roach will hold two Town Hall meetings this month to discuss the proposed Flood Control Zone District and other local topics of interest.
The District 1... Read on...
Thursday Mar 08 2012 3:10 PM
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy issued the following statement regarding the DUI patrol watching for St. Patrick's Day revelers
Thursday Mar 08 2012 9:40 AM
For drinking drivers, it will take more than a four-leaf clover to avoid a DUI this St. Patrick's Day.
Officers, deputies and troopers from Pierce County law enforcement agencies will... Read on...
Tuesday Mar 06 2012 12:13 PM
Gov. Chris Gregoire thanked President Obama for his timely approval of a disaster declaration for public infrastructure damages and emergency response costs in 11 Washington counties suffered... Read on...
Tuesday Mar 06 2012 11:54 AM
Job seekers and students with disabilities can attend a free conference called "Tools 4 Success" to help prepare them for their job searches and employment.
The half-day employment... Read on...
Monday Mar 05 2012 12:08 PM
Last week, during routine inspections, the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau discovered a number of missing fire department connections that are typically found next to, or on the outside of... Read on...
Monday Mar 05 2012 11:35 AM
At first glance, it may be difficult to believe that women's financial needs are all that different from men's. However, women face unique challenges that translate to different financial... Read on...
Craig Adams, the longtime legal advisor to the Pierce County sheriff, has been appointed as a Superior Court Commissioner.
The appointment marks a return to the bench for Adams, who served as a Court Commissioner for two... Read on...
Wednesday Feb 29 2012 10:43 AM
The Pierce County Council will hold its March 6 meeting in Frederickson.
The Council, which normally meets Tuesdays in its chambers in the County-City Building in downtown Tacoma, holds... Read on...
Draft Environmental Impact Statement for plan also available
Pierce County on Feb. 29 released its proposed plan to manage flooding and channel migration hazards on major rivers, large tributaries and associated... Read on...
Tuesday Feb 28 2012 11:33 AM
The following is the 2012 Lake Tapps Spring Refill Update from Cascade Water Alliance and the Lake Tapps Community Council:
Cascade will begin the spring refill of Lake Tapps as early as... Read on...
The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has received national accreditation, ranking it among the best death investigation facilities in the United States.
"This certification is a measure of quality assurance... Read on...
Friday Feb 24 2012 9:27 AM
Sunday, Feb. 26 is your last chance to dispose of storm debris of any size for free at select Pierce County transfer stations.
Hidden Valley17925 Meridian Street ESeven days a... Read on...
Citing his vast experience in the private and public sectors, Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy has selected veteran planning manager Dennis Hanberg to lead the Department of Planning and Land Services.
Hanberg has... Read on...
Friday Feb 24 2012 11:24 AM
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Gov. Chris Gregoire has asked President Obama to declare a federal disaster area in 11 Washington counties for... Read on...
The Sound Transit Board of Directors on Feb. 23 unanimously approved an amendment to the agency's 2012 budget to provide $24.3 million in additional funding for establishing a shovel-ready plan to extend light rail from... Read on...
Friday Feb 17 2012 3:58 PM
If you have put off cleaning up after the January snow and ice storm, time is running out to take advantage of free storm debris disposal. Pierce County's program will wrap up on Sunday, Feb... Read on...
Tuesday Feb 14 2012 3:37 PM
The Pierce County Council is sending a message to the Washington Legislature: Don't take away the county's ability to protect local jobs for legal residents, said Councilmember Dick Muri... Read on...
Tuesday Feb 14 2012 3:09 PM
Money is available from Pierce County's Department of Community Connections for organizations to develop Youth Violence Prevention Programs.
Community Connections recently announced the... Read on...
Pierce County announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers allocated $450,000 to continue studying strategies to address significant flooding issues along the Puyallup River.
Known as the Puyallup River General... Read on...
LINKS Magazine's recently published list of the Top Municipal Courses in the United States ranks Chambers Bay No. 1. The links-style course, owned by Pierce County and managed by KemperSports Management since 2007, hosted... Read on...
Thursday Feb 02 2012 2:53 PM
The Lakewood Winter Club, in cooperation with Pierce County Parks and Recreation, is delighted to present the 2012 ice show, "Reflections on Ice - Celebration, the Next Generation."... Read on...
More than 400 skaters of all ages and abilities tried out Sprinker Recreation Center's new-and-improved ice rink on Jan. 28, which opened to the public after an eight-month renovation.
County Executive Pat McCarthy... Read on...
Thursday Jan 12 2012 9:56 AM
You've seen the news reports all too often: someone with a developmental disability or a medical condition such as dementia or autism wanders away, and first responders and volunteers scour... Read on...
Pierce County Councilmembers voted Tuesday, Jan. 10 to select veteran lawmaker Joyce McDonald (District 2) as Council Chair for 2012.
In a demonstration of bipartisan cooperation, the Republican-led Council also selected... Read on...
Pierce County District Court, which handles more than 175,000 cases a year, is saving taxpayer money by consolidating operations.
Effective Monday, Jan. 9, the court's traffic and civil calendars moved to newly... Read on...
Wednesday Jan 04 2012 3:39 PM
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy has directed that flags in Pierce County facilities be lowered to half-staff until further notice in honor of Margaret Anderson, the Mount Rainier... Read on...