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Milroy Bridge over Puyallup River to close April 15 for inspection

The Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River at 66th Avenue East and River Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 15 to allow crews to perform a detailed structural inspection and general maintenance. Motorists should use an alternative route during the closure. Crews from Pierce County Public Works and Utilities…

Pierce County CASA Program to host event at LeMay America’s Car Museum

Pierce County’s Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) will gather at the Lemay America’s Car Museum from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 to “Get the Word Out” about the CASA Program and the need for more CASAs. CASAs are trained volunteer advocates who are assigned to walk with a child through their time in foster…

Pierce County ferry peak season fare rates take effect May 1

Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry. Peak season runs through Sept. 30. Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their fares increase from the non-peak season rate of $17.80 to the peak season rate of $22.30,…

The Grand Floral Parade – Daffodil Festival April 11 2015

One of the best times to see the parade is before it starts. Each participant, the floats are ready and each participant is easer to get started. The anticipation is high and so is the energy. Add in drummers warming up with their rhythmic passion and it is ecstatic. Here is a collection of photos…

Daffodil Parade Saturday April 11

From the Daffodil Festival web page: 82nd Annual Daffodil Parade Saturday, April 11, 2015 Parade Start Times: Tacoma – 10:15 AM Puyallup – 12:45 PM Sumner – 2:30 PM Orting – 5:00 PM The Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade is an annual celebration of the community, history, traditions, and growth, of its home of Pierce…

Spanaway’s forgotten ties to Fort Steilacoom – April 12

Historic Fort Steilacoom Presentation This Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Jean Sensel, author of Images of America~Spanaway, tells true tales of Spanaway’s forgotten ties to Fort Steilacoom and the Northwest’s 1855 Indian War. Coffee and conversation to follow. Spanaway resident John Wilson Roberts leased his prairie land for militia training. Learn more about John and the…

Community invited to open houses for Pierce County’s Comprehensive Plan update

PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County has issued a draft Comprehensive Plan update package and invites the community to learn more about such topics as land use, transportation and regional parks at a series of open houses. “This is the community’s opportunity to learn how Pierce County will deal with growth in the unincorporated area over…

Weekend weather warning – April 11

From Pierce County Emergency Management: A strong cold front will sweep across western Washington tonight. In addition to creating gusty winds, this front will usher in a colder air mass. Snow levels will be in the 2000 to 2500 foot range during the day Saturday. This means that the heavier showers or any thunderstorms that…

Pierce County CASA Program participates in Pinwheels for Prevention campaign

Watch for silver and blue pinwheels to appear around Tacoma and Pierce County. For the second year Pierce County’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program is planting pinwheels around town during April, which is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The blue pinwheel has become a symbol for the happy, healthy, and carefree childhood every child deserves. There…

723 Networking, next meeting April 9

Join us this week at “723 Networking – Building Business Pride in Your Community”! THURSDAY – April 9th, 2015 at 7:23am on the dot! The Hangar Inn Pierce County Airport – THUN FIELD 16807 103rd Ave E Puyallup, WA 98374 (253) 848-7516 ________________________________________ 7:01 Breakfast and Networking Welcome to “723 – Building Business PRIDE…