Pierce County

The Apprenticeship College of Health is launching its first cohort of nontraditional students pursuing a career as substance use disorder professionals this spring.

In 2025 state officials suddenly closed the bridge after finding structural damage, leaving aging Pierce County residents to the south without easy access to basic amenities.

Elected leaders say they are committed to the completion of Sound Transit's Everett light rail extension, despite the agency's $34.5 billion budget shortfall.

Pierce County’s first-ever homeless shelter access hub recently secured funding to continue its services for at least two years.

Monday, Feb. 2, was a hard day for island resident Barbara Lake, who closed the island's general store, which served as a grocery, post office and gas station.

The bridge was shut down due to structural damage last April. New legislation aims to build another bridge, restoring access sections of Mount Rainier National Park.

Gov. Bob Ferguson told Washingtonians to brace for a lengthy recovery, and announced $3.5 million in state assistance for short-term needs such as groceries and hotel stays.

The South Sound public health agency is expected to lay off 22 employees. A department spokesperson said this was due to expected federal and state funding cuts.

As of Wednesday Anders Ibsen had more than 54% of the tallied votes. Tacoma Council Member John Hines had about 45%, but so far has not conceded the election.

Voters will decide next week who they want to see step up as mayor to help make important decisions such as hiring a new city manager and police chief.