PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Get ready to start seeing soccer balls on the Fort Steilacoom Golf Course. Pierce County officials will debut the new sport of FootGolf at a noon ceremony on July 18, followed by a grand opening celebration the following day from 1 to 5 p.m. FootGolf is similar to golf, but is played on…
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Spanaway’s Historical Society Picnic
SPANAWAY, WA — Each year on the third Sunday in July, the Spanaway Historical Society holds its annual picnic at the Prairie House Museum on 176th Street. Although the driveway was a bit difficult to find this year due to road construction, the event went off well on the cool, cloudy rainless day. Jean Sensel…
Dedication of Jacobs Point Park
On Saturday, July 19, the residents of Anderson Island held a celebration to dedicate a new park. Jacobs Point Park is an 80 acre peninsula that extends into Oro Bay. The land belonged to the Jacobs family who sold it years ago to Young Life who did not find it feasible for a camp complex. Young Life…
Sustainability Fair
Sustainability Fair As part of the Totally Tuesdays activities, on Tuesday, August 12, this family friendly event will inform you about food waste composting with worms, make your own non-toxic household cleaner, a recycle relay, and create art from trash. Held from 6:30-8:30pm at the Meridian Habitat Park, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, the…
County fun-run aims to get kids fit and active
Since running around comes naturally to kids, the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services Department wants to take that energy and give kids a chance to race on a full-size track with a crowd of fans cheering them on. Designed for ages 3-8, the Movin-N-Groovin Kids Fun Run – scheduled for July 31 in Lakewood…
2014 primary election information and results schedule now available
On August 5, 2014, Pierce County will join with the rest of Washington State in voting in the 2014 primary election. The Pierce County Auditor’s office has published an election information and results schedule that details what’s on the ballot, what special elections are taking place, how to vote, where to vote, when we’ll know…
Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Leroy A. Petry Retirement ceremony July 23, 2 p.m.
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment will conduct an official retirement ceremony in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Leroy A. Petry Wednesday, July 23 at 2 p.m. here. Media who wish to attend the retirement ceremony should call 706-604-5114 for pick-up time and location. Petry will conduct interviews Tuesday, July…
Roy – National Night Out
Roy WA — Police Department and Roy Library are hosting National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Library/Community Center, 122 Third Street. Join your neighbors for an Emergency Preparedness Presentation and Crime Prevention Info. Refreshments provided to include hot dogs and cotton candy.
The Sheriff’s Log
Sheriff Paul Pastor, July 16, 2014 Collaborate or Perish / Co-operate and Flourish In 2008 with the change in County charter, the position of Sheriff became an elected office in Pierce County. I am convinced that there is real wisdom in having the people elect the Sheriff to represent the peoples’ interests in terms of…
Toxic Algae present at Ohop Lake, Spanaway Lake, Twin Lakes, and Whitman Lake
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Ohop Lake, Spanaway Lake, Twin Lakes, and Whitman Lake July 17, 2014 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants you to know there is a toxic algae bloom in the above lakes. These lakes are unsafe for people and pets. Keep children and pets away from areas with algae Do not swim,…
Pierce County Council approves restrictions on tractor-trailer parking
After removing a provision dealing with increased parking fines in general, members of the Pierce County Council voted 6-1 to restrict the parking of semi trailers along the roadside in certain areas of the county at night. Citing safety concerns for pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists, the ordinance bans commercial semi drivers from parking their trailers…
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