It's the government waited a half hours that's the longest ive had to wait, I did order my tabs…read moreonline and was just picking them up...when its crowed you seem to miss the little ticket machine....rta tax for what I have 2 cars and won't be working in Seattle so no need to ride the sounder...can't I fix some pot holes with my tax money and why don't we boot pierce transit out of tacoma they can't do the job I call foul really higher fare prices and less service? And you want voters to pay for that voters like me that drive and get cut off by your drivers? Where is Tim I what's his name? Washington/tacoma is way behind the gov. Pays people to predict the economy and they either didnt listen or didnt care because they still got paid shouldn't there pay go up and down like our economy? Instead of up up up and do less less less. I'm lying I can vote but don't vote for what do you really think there listening to us? I wish they would grow some balls and do the right thing and not think of what there party might say

I was a guest here in 2014 and had the most disturbing experience. There first night I was there I…read moremet a young girl (I would say she was in her early 20's) and she was very ill. This was her first visit to jail and, at first I thought she was dope sick (seems like everyone is the first few days in jail, sadly) but then I could tell it was something far more serious. She informed me that she needed her heart medication and they would not listen to her. I even attempted to talk to the officer to let them know what was going on but those attempt's were useless. If you've ever been to jail you know their favorite response to any need you might have is "go fill out a kite" so I showed her how to do this and I'm pretty sure that kite was never even read by the staff before the traffic turn of events. I was in the cell next to here and assured her I would be there if she needed to talk and I would do what I could to help her. During the middle of the night I was woken by the sound of a defibrillator machine. And while they had covered my cell window so I couldn't see out, it didn't take long to figure out what was going on. With tears steaming down my face, I listened to them try to get this girls heart beating for what seemed like forever. They were unsuccessful and this poor girls life was taken and it could have been prevented. I've never witnessed such inhumane treatment in my life. This girl tried to tell the staff members many times and not one of them helped her. It was in the newspaper. A short paragraph telling of a 23 year old woman who died of "natural causes". No, Pierce County, she died from your negligence and it should have never happened. I don't know if her family was ever told what really happened and it's terrifying that the jail was never held accountable. This girl was not a druggie and was not trying to get drugs to get high or something. She was begging for someone to listen to her and give her the heart medication she needed. Not one person there had the human decency to help her.

Aside from the horrifying filthy conditions and sickening food (cold hot dogs in a cold bun, brown…read morelettuce etc). You are in a 4x9 cement cell most of the 24 hour day. If you need medication forget it. You will slowly deteriorate until some power hungry guard thinks you are "misbehaving"and either hits you or drags you to "solitary..or more likely, both. And if you have/need glasses to see and function forget that too. Rather be dead than in this hellhole.

Made a tough situation feel 100% natural, fun and comfortable. Unbelievable staff. Fun facility!!…read more100% recommend.

Very efficient, even with covid restrictions in place. I was able to get my PO Box pretty quickly…read more When the key didn't work, they were very helpful with getting the issue fixed.

Best post office experience. Leon was so nice and helped us get in and out with a passport for our…read morelittle babe :)

The Thurston County Auditor's Office is the only office in the county providing full-time passport…read moreservices. My husband and I came in to the renew our passports. The process of scheduling, checking-in, and service were all outstanding. The person who completed the paperwork, took our photos, fees, etc., was helpful, friendly and efficient. I wish all government agencies were so organized and professional.

They're very helpful! You can get a lot done there. The staff are nice! The office in Lacey was not…read moretoo busy when I went.

Sorry that Wheelock is still closed for a while, and happy to see that it will be back in business…read morenext month. I've been a fan of this branch since I moved to the area about 7 years ago. Great staff with helpful attitudes, quick responses to requests for information and for guidance on how to navigate the online requests for "holds", etc. Looking forward to seeing and inteacting with them again soon. Thanks, Wheelock, for being there. And Best Wishes on your return in June.

Maybe it is a coastal thing. Maybe it is a Washington thing. I realize full well that I will be…read moregoing through regional culture shock as to things are done coming from Colorado and maybe getting a library card may be one of them. Acquiring library cards seem to be increasingly more complicated to get even back in Colorado. I had library cards in Fort Collins and Denver for a number of years and maybe being a long time holder I might have escaped the complications. When I got a library card in another Colorado town they wanted to see a bill with my address on it. My monthly car insurance bill was good enough. But to get a library card out here in Tacoma it is more difficult. Someone said getting a library card here in Tacoma is harder than applying for a credit card. That is no joke. I have been to two library locations trying to get a card and the library on 7001 6th Ave. I was told to get a library card I had to present a utility bill with my name and address on it. Well, Steven's name is already on that. At this first location I was told that a valid Washington ID and the utility bill was the ONLY way to get a card. I went to this location and the receptionist mentioned that there were a handful of other bills besides the utility bill that they would accept but again I needed a Washington license. Someone said that they had an out of state license and got a library card in Tacoma but they had difficulties but eventually got it by applying for it online. This person was renting out a subleted house so no utility bill was mailed to his name here. So I applied online and have not gotten any response. Not even a "We are sorry. We cannot process your request at this time." And that has been two weeks ago. It is implied that the Seattle library may be just as hard as Tacoma. Is the entire west coast this way? The only way right now I can check out a book from the Tacoma Public Library is to borrow my friend's card. Sorry if that is not proper protocol but I guess you will have to deal with it. So is the entire West Coast this complicated to get a library card? Please let me know fellow Yelpers. I don't often check out books from the library because I am a slow reader and have to return the book before I can finish it. Sometimes though I just want to check out a book and not have to go buy it. Besides checking out books there are other items I like to utilize at libraries...but you need a card. In this day and age where libraries and literary groups are trying to get people to read more and are on a star crossed lover search for the next Harry Potter series to encourage more reading one would think getting a library card would be easier. P.S. I do have bills coming to my present Tacoma address, it is a bill for my phone and car insurance. I am working on getting a Washington state license. By then it may do no good because they will probably run background checks, credit reports and want your annual income in order to check out a book. P.P.S. The receptionist did issue a internet card for me which was a step in the right direction.