Author: Lincoln

Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.

Orting Valley Farmer’s Market

The Orting Valley Farmers Market operates on Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. It began June 10th and the last one is September 2, except for a pumpkin festival on October 8th. June 24, 2016 Children’s story and activities- 3:30, June 24th’s theme is BUGS! Belly Dance Show- 6-7p.m. Wine Tasting, plants and garden,…

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Hearing on annexation resolution moved to June 28

PIERCE COUNTY — UPDATE – June 21, 2016 This is notice of Continuation of final Council hearing on Proposal No. R2016-79s. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Related to Comprehensive Plan Certification by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC); Expressing County Intent and Deadlines Regarding Efforts to Encourage Annexation and Incorporation of Unincorporated Urban…

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Summer food programs for kids

SCHOOL’S OUT!  OH, OH…WHAT TO DO ABOUT FOOD FOR KIDS DURING SUMMER?  There are many after school programs in the Pierce County area that offer food and snacks to kids during the school year.  But what happens when summer vacation starts?  Carol Wright, the Director of the Graham-Kapowsin Community Council (GKCC), says there are 360…

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26th Annual Tour de Pierce Bike Ride

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — This year’s June 26th date will include 30 and 50 mile marked routes.  The 12 mile route is designed for families or for those new to biking. Start the ride between 7:30am-11:30am.  All routes include maps and cue sheets, map my ride QR codes, a rest stop with refreshments, and rest…

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Urban designated in unincorporated Pierce County

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
The Pierce County Staff dubbed it City of Pierce, they now suggest that was misleading and they should refer to the urban designated areas of unincorporated Pierce County as Urban Pierce. The following photos are the PowerPoint Presentation given by PALS to the County Council members regarding the transition of the…

Tuesday at Friday Harbor – Part I

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
By Marianne Lincoln Was it a whim? Was it flighty? Whatever it was, I realized it was time to get out of town for a couple days and give my spirit a little boost. The ferry schedules to the San Juan Islands are a bit complex. If took half a day…

Joint Base Lewis-McChord enters prescribed ecological burn season

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The annual prescribed burn season at JBLM for ecological restoration, habitat maintenance and wildfire prevention is underway, according to JBLM Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Division. JBLM conducts ecological burns throughout the spring and summer for two reasons. First, the dry conditions ensure invasive species such as Scot’s Broom are…

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Compliance – Pierce County to push urban area incorporations

Here is the actual resolution before the Pierce County Council – committee hearing on June 20, 2016 and final Council hearing on June 21, 2016. There is a list at the end which tells what the county has in mind and who the involved participants are. Pierce County is currently out of compliance with the…

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Pierce City? You may get incorporated!

Here is the latest hearing notice from the Pierce County Council on turning South Pierce County into a city… This is notice of Community Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2016-79. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Related to Comprehensive Plan Certification by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC); Expressing County…

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Flag Lowering – immediate, for Orlando victims

Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation issued on June 12, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the attack in Orlando, Fla. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, June…

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