The Pierce County Fire Marshal and Department of Emergency Management wants to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. The best way to safely enjoy the 4th is to watch a public fireworks display conducted by professionals. However, if you decide to purchase fireworks when they go on sale June 28, and use…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Project to restore salmon habitat on Fennel Creek begins July 1
A project to restore salmon habitat on Fennel Creek where it joins the Puyallup River will begin July 1 and continue through the end of August. Truck traffic along McCutcheon Road between 96th Street East and 128th Street East may increase during the work. Crews will build a new, meandering stream channel for Fennel Creek. The…
Public invited to attend “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 4
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Members of the general public are invited to attend the 2015 “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Saturday, July 4, from noon- 10 p.m. at Cowan and Memorial Stadiums on JBLM Lewis-Main. Admission to this annual event is free and open to members of the public. Gates open at noon to…
Where to beat the heat…
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for parts of the Puget Sound area this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s to mid 90s on Friday through Sunday. The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management reminds everyone to stay out of the heat as much…
Weekend full of summertime events
The weekend of June 27 – 28 has many summertime events taking place. Here are links to just a few… The Buckley Log Show Yelm Prairie Days Tacoma Highland Games in Graham Taste of Tacoma AUSA Zombie Epidemic 5K Slug Fest at NW Trek Tour de Pierce
Tacoma Highland Games: June 26 & 27, 2015
Celtic Concert Friday, June 26, 2015 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM Frontier Park 217th & Meridian/Highway 161 Graham, Washington Admission: $5.00/car parking fee OR $2.00/person walk in Performances by various artists include: Red McWilliams, Whispering Roses and Otter Creek, Tacoma Scots Pipe Band will perform in between sets.Games Saturday, June 27, 2015 8:00 AM –…
Fourth of July weekend brings holiday schedule, extreme tide warning for Pierce County Ferry
The Pierce County Ferry will operate on its holiday schedule July 3 and 4. The Pierce County Ferry will operate a one-boat service. Pierce County will extend the service day on July 3 and 4 by adding a triangle departing Steilacoom at 11 p.m. to accommodate travelers. Ketron Island passengers must make a reservation by…
Eco-Campers in Graham this summer
In Graham, Eco Campers start to explore on Tuesday July 7 and meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday untill the end of August at Frontier Middle School and Nelson Elementary from 9am-2pm. See g-kcc.org for details. July 7-August 27 Tues.-Thurs., 9am-2pm at Frontier Middle School Room 113 Cost: $75 per week* please call or visit……
Comp Plan vote may impact Frederickson Town Center Project
By John Marshall The Pierce County Council is currently considering an amendment to their Comprehensive Plan & the Frederickson Community Plan. The group of investors who own the 50+ acre site on the NW corner of 176th & Canyon have requested that the County re-zone about 1/2 of the property to allow them to add…
All Things Green – Eco Class at Chambers Creek Park, July 8th or August 12th
Please help us spread the word of this new workshop we are trying this summer! We are partnering with Parks and Rec again to offer a workshop geared toward families who would like to live healthier and more sustainably. “Come learn as a family the simple skills that can help our local environment as well…
Learn how to make decisions when you can’t
PIERCE COUNTY — Car crashes, sports injuries, work mishaps, falls, home accidents, acute diseases and infections, disasters. Something happens and suddenly you are no longer able to speak. What do you want for your care? How will your resources be spent? Who will decide? Pierce County Community Connections Aging and Disability Resources will host “Who…
Dry weather prompts county-wide burn ban
The Pierce County Fire Marshal has declared a county-wide burn ban effective 8 a.m., Monday, June 22, until further notice. Dry weather and forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, issued jointly with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association; King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Mason counties; and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)….
Pierce Prairie Post 