PIERCE COUNTY — Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement plans for most Americans. The program continues to evolve and will do so, especially in light of projections about the solvency of Social Security. For individuals preparing to start their Social Security benefits, current and future changes may impact their retirement plans. A little advance…
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Public invited to help design Cross Park in Frederickson
Pierce County Parks is hosting a public meeting Wednesday, Dec. 7 in the evening to gather comments on the site design for Phase 1 of Cross Park in the Frederickson area of unincorporated Pierce County. Phase 1 will develop the northern 3.5 acres of the 64-acre park along Military Road. The northern portion of the…
Proposed changes to Agricultural Resource Lands
In recent years, Pierce County has received an increasing number of questions from residents about zoning in rural land and farmland preservation. To help clarify the process by which rural land is zoned, the Pierce County Council asked a consultant team earlier this year to evaluate how the County’s Planning and Land Services department designates…
Pierce County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse hosts Open House for new Applicants
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is accepting applications to volunteer with the group. An Open House will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Parkland-Spanaway Sherriff’s Precinct for people interested in joining the posse. The Mounted Posse is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to patriotism, recreation and social relationships….
Today at 3 – County Council
I am on my way to work and am dropping this quickly. Apologies for the rough draft of this resolution. Resolution No. R2016-150 Page 1 of 4 Pierce County Council 930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 1046 Tacoma, WA 98402 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg and Derek Young 1 Requested by: Executive/Planning and Land Services…
Pierce County Parks and Recreation looking for public input on Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park Improvements Study
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Pierce County Parks and Recreation is looking for public input on potential park improvements to Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park through an online open house at http://www.piercecountywa.org/parkimprovements which will be up until Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. The open house provides individuals with the opportunity to view potential improvement design…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord enters prescribed ecological burn season
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The annual prescribed burn season at JBLM for ecological restoration, habitat maintenance and wildfire prevention is underway, according to JBLM Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Division. JBLM conducts ecological burns throughout the spring and summer for two reasons. First, the dry conditions ensure invasive species such as Scot’s Broom are…
Compliance – Pierce County to push urban area incorporations
Here is the actual resolution before the Pierce County Council – committee hearing on June 20, 2016 and final Council hearing on June 21, 2016. There is a list at the end which tells what the county has in mind and who the involved participants are. Pierce County is currently out of compliance with the…
Pierce County Fair in Graham – August 6, 7, 8, 9
2015 ADMISSION PRICES Subject to Council approval ADULTS $5.00 CHILD 6-15 $5.00 SENIOR $5.00 *4-DAY EXHIBITOR BRACELET$ 5.00 *EXHIBITOR $1.50 PARKING $5.00 **CAMPING $65.00 217th & Meridian East in Graham, The Pierce County Fair is the Cat’s Meow Fair Hours of Operation THURSDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. FRIDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SATURDAY 10 A.M….
Have you seen a Badger?
Reposted from Facebook post of Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife We want to know if you see a badger, whether dead or alive. WDFW is building its knowledge of badger locations and population stability in the state. To do so, …we are seeking help from the public. If you see a live badger or…
Sounds of music fill the air at Meridian Habitat Park
Pierce County recreation will host free live music concerts at Meridian Habitat Park in Puyallup on Friday nights in July. The concert series will feature a variety of musical styles that appeal to music lovers of all ages and tastes. Spectators are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be provided by Murph’s BBQ….
Fires break out in Frederickson July 4
This 4th of July there was sun and record-breaking temperatures. That combination turned frustrating for local firefighters. The Central Pierce water truck had no sooner finished dousing a grass fire at the Kalapus Chiropractic clinic, than another fire began on 200th near the IKEA warehouse. Thanks to Shady Acres pilot Judy Scott, the PPP got this…
Pierce Prairie Post 