JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE               Tuesday, June 14, 2016 to Wednesday, June 15, 2016    TIME                8 a.m. (June 14) to 2 p.m. (June 15) continuously FIRING OF        M777 155mm Howitzers The purpose of the late night training is for unit proficiency training on…

PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Register of Historic Places (Register) is one of the important tools utilized by Pierce County to provide public recognition and measures of protection for historically-significant properties in Pierce County. Properties are designated to the Register through a nomination process which include evaluation and determination of eligibility for listing by the Landmarks…

PIERCE COUNTY — Children today face many extraordinary challenges and opportunities. That’s even more true for grandparents. Kids face so many issues in their lives and they often bring those challenges to home and family. “Conversations on Grandparenting” is an informal discussion about how grandparents can provide the support and guidance that children need today….

Kurt Miller, Executive Director, Community Youth Services-Pierce County, will be speaking about the new homeless youth shelter in Tacoma. He will provide statistics on who is being served and the successes that have been seen. In addition, Kurt will discuss future plans for the Young Adult Shelter, a Day Center, and a Youth Home. Please…

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The draft management plan for Lake Kapowsin is available for review and is now posted at this link: : http://www.dnr.wa.gov/managed-lands/aquatic-reserves/lake-kapowsin Printed copies will be available at the Graham library.

Local Memorial Day Events: Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924 176th St E, Spanaway will have events in honor of Memorial Day. On Saturday the 28th, at 9:30am the public is welcome to assist as they put out the flags and crosses on graves. On Sunday the 29th at 1pm, there will be a program for…

By Paula Morris SUMMER FUN EVENT FOR GRAHAM/KAPOWSIN AREA RESIDENTS SWAP’ n’ SHOP/Fun-Run-Walk Saturday June 4, 2016, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by:  Graham/Kapowsin Community Council (GKCC), and Harvest House Food Pantry’s – Feed the Children Project. WHERE? Graham Elementary School, 10026 204th St, Graham, WA Enjoy the day and help feed your community…

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PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Ferry will operate on its holiday schedule on Memorial Day, May 30. The ferry will operate a one-boat service, instead of a two-boat service that is typically offered on holiday weekends. The M/V Steilacoom II will handle the holiday schedule, as the M/V Christine Anderson’s main engines and marine…

GROWTH MANAGEMENT COORDINATING COMMITTEE (GMCC) Thursday, May 26, 2016 – 10:00 AM Agenda is subject to change  PIERCE COUNTY ANNEX, Conference Room D. 2401 South 35th Street, Tacoma, WA  98409  Call to Order – Introductions Approval of Minutes (January 28 & March 24, 2016)                              Action Item Committee Reports Regional Staff Committee Centers Framework Update –…

{Editor Note: Acronyms abound in the lingo of land use, here are the ones you need for this article PSRC = Puget Sound Regional Council that is a live link UGA = The area designated by the county comprehensive plan as Urban Growth Area GMA – Growth Management Act, enacted by the Washington State Legislature…