Pierce County Libraries that normally operate on Sundays will be open today.

You can visit the following five Pierce County Libraries between 1-5:00p.m.:

Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Parkland/Spanaway, South Hill, Sumner and University Place

Internet and Wi-Fi service remains spotty as crews continue work to repair problems caused by last week's storm.
 
The Pierce County Library System says it will give folks a 'snow-grace' for any books or items that are due.

All libraries are expected to be back open early this week.

More than a dozen libraries throughout Pierce County plan to open today, Saturday, and get back to business.

Below is a list of the locations that will be operating with regular hours:

Bonney Lake, Eatonville, Fife, Gig Harbor, Graham, Key Center, Lakewood, Milton/Edgewood, Orting, Parkland/Spanaway, Steilacoom, Summit and University Place Pierce County Libraries.

Pierce County says several locations are without power and unless power is turned on, they will not open Saturday.

That list includes:

Buckley, DuPont, South Hill, Sumner and Tillicum Pierce County Libraries.

You can check for updates online.

Can charter schools and teacher training fix Washington's education system?

That's the question being asked by lawmakers right now.

These are both controversial - but supporters say they're overdue - especially with the state supreme court ruling that the state must do more for basic education.

Representative Bruce Dammier, (R)-Puyallup, says the bill he co-sponsors would bring new reforms when it comes to teacher training, including evaluation and assignment.

A second bill would offer education alternatives for Washington State which would open the door for charter schools. Dammier says these concepts have bipartisan support - but admits the teachers union may not like some provisions.