Stories from this week's show:

• Why ballots aren’t counted…know the importance of your signature
• What’s a COW? Understanding the Pierce County Council budget process
• A quick recap of County budget hearings: Planning & Public Works, Prosecutor
• It’s Snow Day! County road crews test plows for winter weather
• Tips to make your holiday food bank donation go further
• Rainiers and Sounders pair up for major announcement in Tacoma
• I am Pierce County: the team helping people avoid foreclosure
• Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Turkey Bowling, RIPPED fitness