Pierce County auditor candidates Linda Farmer and Deryl McCarty were poised to move on to the November general election Tuesday after receiving the most votes in first tally of the primary election.

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 ...

Marty Campbell recites his oath of office as led by Judge Garold Johnson (right) in the Pierce County Council chambers January 2, 2019, shortly after he was elected. Campbell was elected as the Pierce ...

Tuesday was primary election day. Courtesy of the Pierce County Auditor's Office Marty Campbell and Kent Keel were the top vote-getters in Tuesday’s primary to replace Mike Lonergan as Pierce County ...

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — Pierce County’s youngest voters can expect a postcard this week urging them to update their signatures on file with the elections department, after more than half of all ...

(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 ...

Pierce County Council could approve a 7% pay raise for the county executive and a 9% raise for the sheriff in November. David Montesino Staff photographer The Pierce County Council will consider ...

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 ...

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 ...

Although there is room for improvement, Democrat Patrice “Pat” McCarthy has earned a third term as state auditor. The Columbian’s Editorial Board recommends a vote for McCarthy in the November ...

The woman who is in charge of elections in Pierce County, Auditor Pat McCarthy, included a note to voters in their ballot envelopes this year, asking for feedback about the county's new election ...