Pierce County
Proper noun
Meaning
One of 159 counties in Georgia, United States. County seat: Blackshear.
One of 93 counties in Nebraska, United States. County seat: Pierce.
One of 53 counties in North Dakota, United States. County seat: Rugby. Named after Gilbert A. Pierce.
One of 39 counties in Washington, United States. County seat: Tacoma.
One of 72 counties in Wisconsin, United States. County seat: Ellsworth.
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Also making the grade in Washington, Pierce County placed 29th, Walla Walla County was 31st, Chelan County ranked 44th, just ahead of Snohomish County which was 45th.
A Pierce County man has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against a Lakewood police K-9 handler and his supervisors, claiming the officer set his dog, K-9 Rock, on him after he had been taken into custody following a domestic dispute in 2017.
A private graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Raulerson Cemetery in Pierce County.
Brought to you by a partnership between the Pierce County Library, the Steilacoom Historical Museum Association, and Friends of the Steilacoom Library.
Cyndie Fajardo (pronounced faa har doe) is running for Pierce County Sheriff.
In moving forward with hiring new deputies, Pierce County is working to further diversify its patrol force at a time when the community is demanding greater accountability and transparency from law enforcement.