By Marianne Lincoln Saturday afternoon I wandered to the Town of Steilacoom, parked my car and bought a ticket for the Anderson Island Ferry. As a walk on, I spent $5.15 for the ticket, but since I needed more than two hours on the island, parking was $6. In between the interruptions by trains rolling…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Comprehensive Plan Update coming
Pierce County must review and update (if necessary) the Comprehensive Plan by June 30, 2015 The Pierce County Comprehensive Plan is an adopted policy document that guides County decisions related to growth and development in unincorporated Pierce County This planning document extends beyond land use patterns and permitted activity. It provides consistent policy direction for: Housing…
County economics and Frederickson
FREDERICKSON, WA — On Saturday morning, the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) held their monthly meeting and had Denise Dyer, the Director of the Pierce County Economic Development Department as speaker. Her comments included discussion of the Boeing Frederickson plant and the 777x. There are currently 1803 people working at the plant in Frederickson….
The Next Phase of Crime & How We Should Respond
By Pierce County Sheriff, Paul Pastor The last 10 years has seen an overall decrease in serious crime in America. But the trend appears to be changing. Instances of reported violent crime in America increased slightly last year for the first time since 2006. Instances of reported property crimes, especially thefts and burglaries, also increased…
Flag lowering, March 16
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Army Pfc. James Groth, 22, of Ethal, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Sunday, March 16. Pfc. Groth died on February 21 during a training accident at Fort Bragg, N.C….
County Delay on Plan Amendments
This is notice of Community Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. 2014-16. An Emergency Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Modifying the Effective Date of Ordinance No. 2011-60s2, the 2011 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to Postpone the Effective date of Plan Amendment M-3 which Received an Order Granting Stay in Growth…
Princess Party
Princesses in training are cordially invited to attend this special party just for you on Saturday, April 5 between 2:00-4:00pm. The party is held at Meridian Habitat Park and Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. The fee per participant is $13 and pre-registration is required by March 21st. For more information or to register…
Frederickson meeting March 15
Saturday’s Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council Meeting will feature Denise Dyer from Pierce County’s Economic Development Department. She will provide an overview of the Frederickson Industrial Area. The meeting will be held on Saturday March 15, 9 a.m. at Christ Community Church 8016 176th St. E., Puyallup, WA 98375.
Expect increased DUI patrols and bar visits on St. Patty’s Day
PIERCE COUNTY — Don’t count on the luck of the Irish to get you home safely if you’ve had too much to drink over the St. Patrick’s holiday. St. Patty’s celebrations will bring out more than green beer from March 14-17 when 70 law enforcement officers from 30 agencies in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties…
Ford Middle School needs community votes
Local middle school needs the 12th Man’s help, seeks community’s votes as part of a $200,000 national education contest Tacoma, WASHINGTON (11 March 2014) Ford Middle School, of the Franklin Pierce School District, is the only school in the Puget Sound region that has entered a $200,000 national education contest hoping for a chance at…
Edible Gardens workshop series teaches gardening from seed to table
Pierce County residents can learn how to grow their own food through Pierce County and Pierce Conservation District’s Edible Gardens Workshop Series. The free series of monthly workshops, which is offered at several locations, teaches beginning gardeners how to plan a garden, prepare the soil, plant seeds and harvest the food they’ve grown. Each workshop…
Graham Business Association
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: Padget Business, STEVE MARTINEZ CPA 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting –…
Pierce Prairie Post 