According to a report from the state patrol there were two accidents during the 2013 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. In the first a car brushed with a rider at 168th Street and Pacific Avenue in Spanaway. The rider was unharmed. There were emergency vehicles called to the site. The other collision was near Roy on SR…
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Pierce County wins national awards for voter project and emergency mobile app
Last year, Pierce County completed a redistricting project affecting nearly every local voter in just five weeks. The county also started using the latest mobile technology to track damage to roads, bridges, and buildings during floods, fires and other disasters. These two innovative programs have been recognized as among the best in the United States…
Roy Independence Day Parade
The City of Roy hosts a small Fourth of July parade followed by a city picnic in the park. It is a wonderfully laid back affair, with no preliminary sign ups, no fees, no hidden costs or agendas. If you want to be in the parade, you show up before noon, preferably 30 minutes. You…
Graham Fire and Rescue welcomes new Chief Ryan Baskett
Graham Fire and Rescue held a badge pinning today to officially promote and welcome its new Fire Chief, Ryan Baskett. The 3:00 p.m. ceremony was held at the headquarters fire station on 70th Avenue. The entire Baskett family was there, some arriving from eastern Washington. Much of Baskett’s wife’s family (she’s a granddaughter of John…
Local candidates are now running
Here are the local candidates who filed for election to office this week: City of Roy Mayor Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Karen E. Yates Council Pos. 1 Nonpartisan Office 4-year short and full term Dean Lloyd Council Pos. 5 Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Leon E. Garrison Yelm School Board Director District No. 1…
Responders from 21 emergency response agencies to participate in water rescue exercises
PIERCE COUNTY — On Thursday, May 16, 21 fire and police agencies will be conducting training exercises involving water rescues in the Puget Sound at Sunnyside Beach Park in Steilacoom. The goal of the exercise is to evaluate both individual agency capabilities and their ability to effectively communicate and work together. These exercises will focus…
Spanaway Lake boat launch closed
The Spanaway Park boat launch was closed Monday May 6. It was a decision of the Parks Department, not the Pierce County Sheriff. There were signs at both entrances and in two places with red cones blocking access to the boathouse. “Boat Launch Area is closed due to drowning.” Although many people went about their…
Bus evacuation at 224th & Meridian, all students safe
Thursday, Dec. 6, At the intersection of 224th St E and Meridian Ave E, the turbo on a Nelson Elementary bus failed, causing oil to ignite. This caused excessive smoke at the back of bus. Smoke did not enter the bus. A Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy, who was following behind the bus, reported flames coming…
Fire District Commissioner Appointment Available
CENTRAL PIERCE FIRE & RESCUE – At a Special Meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners held on November 5, 2012, the Board declared one Fire Commissioner position vacant for the unexpired term ending December 31, 2013. The Board welcomes registered voters of the District to apply for appointment to this vacancy. Pursuant to RCW 42.12.070…
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