After the Pierce County Council passed 44 amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Plan before adopting it this past December, Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello signed the new plan into law on Feb. 5.
For the first time, Pierce County Council committee meetings are available for live streaming on YouTube, expanding public access to local government discussions.
What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? When my husband passed away last year my income dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling to keep up with my monthly living expenses.
In a world where many face hunger, isolation, and financial challenges, the Eatonville Family Agency (EFA) is stepping up to make a difference. From food assistance to youth programs and senior services, EFA is a lifeline for the community, helping those in need and building a stronger, more connected Eatonville.
A recent survey by the Association of Washington Business shows cautious optimism among state employers, while a new study by WalletHub found that Washington employers aren’t struggling to find workers.
What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his life a little easier.
Eatonville High School is celebrating a major academic milestone after exceeding its 9th-grade success goal for the first semester of the 2024-25 school year.
What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year.
On Jan. 23, Pierce County marked a significant milestone by becoming home to the first climate-controlled, 24-hour access food locker on a college campus in the Western United States that provides healthy, locally sourced food to students who struggle to afford meals due to school costs.
So far, federal funding remains intact for a major project to remove four fish barriers within the Olympic Peninsula. The project will remove and replace three outdated culverts under U.S. 101 in the Port Angeles area and one along State Route 116 in Port Hadlock-Irondale.
French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favorite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine's Day should consider the following recipe for “Clafoutis,” a French baked custard, from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).
The Pierce County Council’s Community Development and Environment Committee (CDEC) and Health and Human Services Committee (HHS) convened on Monday, Feb. 3, and Tuesday, Feb. 4, marking the first time this year that a committee other than the Rules and Operations Committee has convened.
Pierce County’s new centralized shelter hub has taken in over 60 homeless people per night less than a month after opening.
Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it.
French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favorite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine's Day should consider the following recipe for “Clafoutis,” a French baked custard, from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’'s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).