Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has lifted the Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake. The toxic algae bloom has decreased in size and no longer presents a public health concern. Toxic algae are capable of producing toxins and, if present in large amounts, can pose a risk to pets and people. Swallowing or prolonged skin contact…
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WSDOT listening? 22nd Ave signals? The Post gloats
Pacific Avenue in Spanaway, ever since the sidewalks were put in, has had some issues that have not been addressed. So a few months ago, the 723 Networking group (made up of local business people) was discussing the sloppy appearance of their grassy swales with the tall grass and noxious weeds. One Sheriff deputy even complained…
Aug 6 is National Night Out
Staying safe means knowing your neighbors. National Night Out is only a little over a week away. Are you planning an event in your neighborhood? In Pierce County, Safe Streets is a proud co-sponsor of the 30th Anniversary annual National Night Out Against Crime. Tuesday, August 6, 2013, you and your neighbors can join other…
Manners & More – August 15
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION — The Young Ladies and Gentlemen I is more than just about manners, and yet it is the key to building positive friendships and self-esteem. Final Touch Finishing School offers girls and boys a hands on 3 hour workshop that teaches telephone etiquette, table manners, person care, and much more. …
July 31 Transit Board meeting may rescind cuts
PIERCE TRANSIT BOARD TO RE-EVALUATE SEPTEMBER SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN LIGHT OF SALES TAX GROWTH The Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Called Meeting on July 31, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. to evaluate whether to rescind planned service reductions based on higher-than-expected sales tax growth. The Region’s sales tax growth may mean good…
Opinion – Changing Pierce County races in odd years
[Editor: These are the comments former council candidate Ann Dasch made to the council regarding Pierce County Ordinance 2013-42 to change the county elections to odd years instead of even. The hearing will be July 30 at 3 p.m., comments can be submitted in writing before that time to pccouncil@co.pierce.wa.us] By Ann Dasch The problem of…
Pioneer Valley housefire – one deceased
After dousing the housefire at 19312 89th Ave E., Graham, WA, the firefighters found one body. The identity of the deceased will not be announced until Thursday as the arson and homicide teams are investigating. It is in the Winterwood Park development. The Fire Marshall, Sheriff’s Deputies and Graham Fire are still at the location trying to…
County Executive signs historic McMillan bridge status
In the Tuesday, July 23 meeting of the Pierce County Council, the council received notice that Pat McCarthy, Pierce County Executive had signed ordinance 2013-18, placing the McMillian Bridge on the Register of Historic Places. Today in response, the Washington State Department of Transportation recognized that status by taking the demolition of the bridge off their…
Wacky Golf Tournament – Chamber of Commerce Event Aug. 23
The 2013 South County Branch Wacky Golf Tournament is almost here! Wear your choice of ‘wacky’ attire and challenge yourself during these 9 holes of golf by only using two clubs (seven iron and putter). This event is a function of the South Pierce County division of the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. Agenda: 8:30 am…
Bethel passes $183 million budget and approves new Director of Special Services
ADOPT the following policy: 6609, SECURITY ACCESS SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS Motion by Warren T Smith, second by Stanley E Chapin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: John L Manning, Brenda L Rogers, Stanley E Chapin, Warren T Smith ADOPT Resolution 38 (12-13) providing for the approval of the 2013-14 fiscal year budget. Motion by Stanley E…
County Council delays action on changing election years for county officials
With Council members Fleming and Ladenburg absent, the Pierce County Council continued Ordinance 2013-42 to July 30. In an earlier committee meeting, Council member Talbert had voted no on the action. In order to pass an ordinance that will make a Charter amendment, the Council must have 5 votes to pass. It was likely they only…
County Council okays closure of 180th Street East in Frederickson
With two council members excused (Ladenburg, Fleming), the Pierce County Council voted unanimously to close (vacate) the section of 180th Street East in Frederickson to allow the James Hardie plant to expand in the next couple years. There were only two speakers in public comment. One was a representative of the Economic Development Department. The other…
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