05/18/11 Applications are being accepted to fill six positions on the Pierce County Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission.
04/08/11 Hundreds of Pierce County students are competing at Project Citizen Showcase events to learn about the Constitution, public policy and relationships among local, state and federal governments.
 02/25/11 Seattle Public Schools spent up to $1.8 million on contract work that was never done or didn't benef...
11/26/10 Gail M. SamahaAs the holidays approach, many long distance caregivers are now planning visits to their aging loved ones perhaps the first opportunity in several months to personally observe older relatives.And the number of caregivers considered long distance is significant. According to a study conducted by the National Alliance of Caregiving, in collaboration with AARP, 15 of the estimated...
11/24/10 Officials in Pierce County school districts are eligible for millions of dollars in special federal money now, but they say they plan to use it to save education jobs in the next school year.
10/14/10 Here's a tough one . . . Your Mom and/or Dad has moved in with you. At some point s/he told you s/he wants to pay you something to help defray the cost and you said no. Or maybe when the subject came up and you were uncomfortable and said "let's discuss it later".I mean. . . what do you say Your aging loved one is now living with you so s/he is not a guest. In fact, it's even worse than that ...
10/08/10 Emily BrandonNo doubt, healthcare will be one of your biggest expenses in retirement. Qualifying for Medicare coverage at age 65 will quell some cost and coverage worries. But although Medicare is far more affordable than private health insurance coverage for seniors, the government health insurance program still leaves retirees with significant out-of-pocket costs.Consider this: A typical 65 ...
09/17/10 By Cathryn DomroseSunday September 12, 2010The fastest-growing nursing jobs in coming years will require strong critical thinking skills, an ability to work independently and in cooperation with other providers, an understanding of how healthcare systems work, and familiarity with the needs of older adults. And they wont necessarily be in hospitals.There will always be hospital jobs, but...
09/03/10 31.08.2010 Author: Michael Mclaren Posted in Elderly CareBaby Boomers becoming caregivers for one or both of their parents face a challenging and rewarding responsibility. If you are in this group, you belong to a fast growing segment of the Baby Boomer population. Elder care is difficult, but giving back support and love to your parents can create a special time that brings you closer.Here is...
06/22/10 The Pierce County Auditor's Office will open its doors on Sat., June 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accept passport applications and to provide marriage, pet, vehicle and boat licensing services. The Auditor's Office is located at the Pierce County Annex, 2401 S 35th St, Room 200, in Tacoma.
 04/04/10 Over the past 10 years the little community of Dupont located in Washington state has changed dramat...
03/18/10 Two Gig Harbor teenagers were seriously injured during a single-car collision last week on state Route 302 four miles southeast of Belfair.
02/26/10 TACOMA -- A female teacher was shot and killed at Birney Elementary school Friday morning.
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02/22/10 Situated on the Northwestern fringe of United States, Portland slightly extends into the Washington ...
02/21/10 Educational travel tours headed for Washington D.C. or New York City are an excellent way to stimula...
02/19/10 A popular tourist destination in the North West, Leavenworth is the home of a collection of high end...
10/15/09 Katie Chase and Susan Johnson, architectural historians at Artifacts Consulting in Tacoma, are currently working on a survey of historic properties and sites in Pierce County. "This might be the first time the county's history is down in one document," says Chase. "I don't want to miss anything."
09/09/09 Unless Buckley City Council members come up with money in an already-tight 2009 budget, the associate city planner's position will be eliminated at the end of September.
08/21/09 Leaders in the Carbonado, Enumclaw and White River school districts were celebrating the positives and preparing to tackle trouble spots as they pored over Washington Assessment of Student Learning results. | 
