Pierce County and Pierce Transit officials are delivering on the South Sound 911 promise to improve public safety and emergency communications throughout the region by launching a new radio system. Pierce Transit shifted to the system in May. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, as well as police departments serving Gig Harbor, Fircrest and Roy, moved…
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Learn how to be “WinterWise” at Oct. 25 event at McLendon Hardware in Puyallup
Pierce County is gearing up to respond to winter weather, and community members are encouraged to do the same. Residents can learn about Pierce County’s response efforts and how they can prepare for winter weather at the WinterWise Kickoff Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at McLendon Hardware at 11307 Canyon Road E….
BSD’s Michael Presswood at GCAT Oct 23
Michael Presswood, Risk Manager from the Bethel School District will speak on emergency preparedness and communities at the GCAT meeting, in Thursday Oct 23 at 6pm, North Star Elementary on 224th. GCAT is the Graham Citizen’s Action Team.
Graham events this week
Sept 30: 7pm Town Hall Meeting at Station 96, 12827 224th St E – Regarding Fire Levy Oct 1 : 7pm Town Hall Meeting at Station 95, 18721 78th Ave E – Regarding Fire Levy Oct 2: 6:30 Candidate Forum At Fire HQ 23014 70th Ave E Editor Note: The failure of the Graham Fire…
Graham Fire & Rescue Forced to Close Stations and Begin Service Delivery Cuts
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2014 Contact: Fire Chief Ryan Baskett, (253) 548-2501 or rbaskett@grahamfire.org Deputy Chief Tony Judd, (253) 548-2502 or tjudd@grahamfire.org GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett announced today Graham Fire & Rescue will immediately begin reducing service delivery to the citizens. Graham Fire has seen a decrease in assessed valuation of…
Graham Fire Disitrict levy passing
GRAHAM, WA –The Graham Fire & Rescue levy appears to be passing their four-year, $2.75 million per year maintenance and operations levy tonight. Fire Protection District No. 21 Yes 3,363 58.58% No 2,378 41.42% Graham Fire has seen a decrease in assessed valuation of property in excess of 20% since 2008, which equates to a…
Explosion and fire near Spanaway Lake
Dan Fox reported on his Facebook page today that there was an explosion and fire in a home near Spanaway Lake Tuesday afternoon. Central Pierce Fire and Rescue responded, but the house just to the east also caught fire due to the intensity of the blaze. His house was next-door to the west. No one was…
Wildfires and unemployment
Unemployment benefits and tax information for workers and businesses impacted by the Eastern Washington wildfires OLYMPIA – The Washington State Employment Security Department has created a Web page with information about unemployment benefits for workers and businesses affected by Eastern Washington wildfires. For workers: Anyone who is out of work due to the disaster may…
Bark For Life of Central Pierce
[Reproduced from the Relay for Life webpage] Sign up Bark For Life of Central Pierce Spanaway Park Saturday, May 31, 2014 Teams: 6 Dollars Raised: $145.00 Participants: 9 Dollars Raised: $145.00 The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the…
Bicycle Safety Day
Bicycle Safety Day May 17, 10:00 – 1:00 Time for spending more time in outdoor activities, especially using your bicycle, around the neighborhood or on longer trips. Are you and your bicycle ready for the hard use and cautions of summer riding? Spanaway Lutheran Church at 16001 A Street in Spanaway is hosting a day…
BARK FOR LIFE
“BARK FOR LIFE” A CANINE EVENT TO FIGHT CANCER SATURDAY: May 31, 2014 – 10:00AM Presented by: CENTRAL PIERCE RELAY FOR LIFE LeMAY PIERCE COUNTY REFUSE AND MILGARD WINDOWS DOORS 10:00am Registration and Yappy Hour at Spanaway Park (14905 Bresemann Blvd. S., Spanaway, WA.) HALF MILE WEST OF 152ND AND PACIFIC AVE. Donation: $20.00 Dog and walker…
Graham Fire & Rescue to Place Levy on August Ballot
GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett announced today that Graham Fire & Rescue will be placing a four year, $2.75 million per year maintenance and operations levy on the 2014 August ballot for citizens to consider. Graham Fire has seen a decrease in assessed valuation of property in excess of 20% since 2008, which…
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