PIERCE TRANSIT, TACOMA, WA — At a Special Called Meeting on July 31, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted in favor of delaying the September service reduction plan in light of higher-than-expected sales tax growth over the first five months of 2013. The Board’s action postpones implementation of the 28% service reduction plan that would…
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Altrusa garage sale for community service Aug 3
On Saturday, August 3rd, Altrusa of South Pierce County will hold a garage sale at 302 – 192nd (near B Street) in Spanaway. There will be tons and tons of nearly new school clothes. Low, Low Prices! All proceeds will fund community service. The clothes are from PLU… Often when the students move out clothes are…
Aug 2 Waller Road Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Friday, August 2nd, 2013 at 7 pm will be our regular meeting at Mid County Community Center, 10205 44th Avenue East. We will begin our meeting with an update on the criminal activity in our community. Then we will discuss ways you can prevent becoming a victim of these kinds of crimes. We would also like…
Airport Business Applicants Sought: Thun Field Advisory Commission (TFAC) Vacancy
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy is seeking applicants for one Airport Business position on the Pierce County Airport-Thun Field Advisory Commission (TFAC). The existing vacancy is one with an unexpired term; the term expiration date is April 12, 2015. The candidate selected for this position will be eligible for reappointment, if…
Jim Woods of Makah Tribe continues as EPA senior tribal policy advisor for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington
(July 30, 2013 – Seattle) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Jim Woods, of the Makah Tribe in Neah Bay, Washington, will continue as the region’s Senior Tribal Policy Advisor for an additional two-year term. Jim, or K’a’s•cak•a•b’lkh to the Makah, will continue to work with over 271 tribes in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington,…
Part 1: George Bush, first black man in Washington Territory
By Chuck Haviland ARTICLE 1: THE DECISION TO MOVE WESTWARD The first free black man in the Washington Territory, was George Bush. He had lived in Missouri for a couple of years before coming out west, on the Oregon trail in 1843. Four white families joined in the westward journey: Michael and Elizabeth Simmons, James and…
Countywide Stage 1 burn ban effective July 29
Due to the continuing hot and dry weather, Pierce County Fire Marshal Warner Webb announced that a Phase One burn ban was implemented at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 29. All burning permits are suspended and outdoor burning is prohibited, except for small recreational fires less than three feet in diameter, fires in barbecues and…
Vendors and Sponsors sought for Bethel market
The Bethel Community Open Market will hold its second event of the year August 10. It also has a third and find event for 2013 on November 9. The market is seeking local businesses, entrepeneurs and groups to be sponsors for the event. There are 2 sponsor positions available at the bargain price of $150. For…
Parkland Transit Center Improvements Begin July 29
PIERCE TRANSIT, LAKEWOOD, WA – Thanks to Federal Transit Administration grants for transit center improvements, Pierce Transit will begin facilities improvements at the Parkland Transit Center and Park and Ride on July 29. The construction project, which will continue through September, will make Pierce Transit’s oldest Transit Center safer and more comfortable for the 2,700…
Pierce County Library eNews
Teen Gaming: July 29 Enjoy gaming while you hang out with other teens. South Hill Pierce County Library, 15420 Meridian E., Monday, July 29, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Computer Classes: July 29–Aug. 1 Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Practice basic computer and Internet skills, launch into blogging, and find the value of your…
Toxic algae bloom in Silver Lake
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants you to know that there is a toxic algae bloom in Silver Lake, and this makes the lake unsafe for people and pets. Keep children and pets away from areas with algae Do not swim, wade, water ski, or fish in with algae You can easily identify a toxic algae…
American Cancer Society enrolling local residents in Cancer Prevention Study-3
Puget Sounders Needed to Participate in CPS-3 Residents in the Puget Sound Area have an unprecedented opportunity to participate in a historic national study that has the potential to change the face of cancer for future generations. Between August 20 and August 24, the American Cancer Society will be enrolling local residents in Cancer Prevention…
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