Dale Washam’s official portrait hangs on the wall at the Pierce County assessor-treasurer’s office. Dale Washam, a one-term former Pierce County assessor-treasurer and contentious local figure who ...

(The Center Square) – Pierce County will see an additional $2.54 billion in new construction to the 2026 property tax assessment roll, with county officials saying it reflects strong economic growth ...

On Tuesday the council voted to approve 2% raises for high-ranking officials in 2026 and another 2% raise in 2027.

Pierce County is handing out raises approved by the County Council to top elected officials even before they begin their jobs. Sheriff Keith Swank is among several high-ranking Pierce County officials ...

Twice a year, the Pierce County Auditor's Office opens up on a Saturday to help people with license and passport applications. One of those Saturdays is coming up. The Auditor's Office will be open on ...

(The Center Square) – Tacoma, Pierce County and Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer are being sued by United Food and Commercial Workers Local 367, Tacoma for All, and the Tacoma Democratic Socialists ...

As previously reported by The News Tribune, in 2025 Executive Ryan Mello made $229,815 a year, Sheriff Keith Swank made ...