Pierce County Councilmember Dan Roach has been re-elected as Council chair for 2015. The seven-member body voted for leadership positions and assignments on Council committees and other boards and commissions at the Council’s Jan. 13 weekly meeting. Councilmember Doug Richardson will serve as vice-chair and Joyce McDonald will continue in her position as executive pro tem….
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Council proclaims January 2015 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Members of the Pierce County Council voted unanimously in favor of a resolution declaring January 2015 to be Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The measured, passed at the Jan. 13 Council meeting, calls human trafficking a form of modern-day slavery and a crime that violates the most basic human rights, depriving victims of their freedom. It…
Pierce County receives $2.16 million for road safety projects
Pierce County will receive $2.16 million in federal highway safety improvement funds to fund five road safety projects. Pierce County is among 46 agencies across Washington that will receive more than $48 million in federal highway safety improvement funds, according to a Jan. 8 announcement by the Washington State Department of Transportation. “These funds will…
County airport ordinance final hearing set back
This is Notice of Rescinded Final Council Hearing on Proposal No. 2014-108. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Chapter 5.40 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), “Usage Standards for Pierce County Airport – Thun Field”; Expanding the Scope of Chapter 5.40 PCC to Include the Tacoma Narrows Airport; Repealing the Pierce County Airport…
Learn how to use Social Security
Many options are available to individuals when taking Social Security. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. Planning ahead is important to make the most out of the benefits available to people as they retire or as they need to claim disability. “Making Social Security Work for You” will provide straightforward information about whether, when…
Retirement for “average folks” will look different
If you look at advertising, it’s all about expanding your portfolio and enjoying the good life. While that may be true for some, most Americans will experience something quite different. “Retirement for ‘Average’ Folks” explores what most people will face when they approach retirement. It will also offer practical tools that will help people better…
Leave your old flame behind – Upgrade to cleaner heat
Air quality in much of Pierce County does not meet federal standards for healthy air during colder fall and winter months, when many households rely on wood-burning devices for heating. In addition to enhanced enforcement of burn bans in the Tacoma-Pierce County Smoke Reduction Zone, a new regulation requires old wood stoves that are not…
Ribbon cutting for the 176th Street corridor project
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy, Public Works Director Brian Ziegler and Councilman Jim McCune joined Steve Gorchester, Executive Director of the Transportation Improvement Board (Washington State) for the ceremony. 176th residents Shirley and Abe Adams helped cut the ribbon. The Adams live near B Street on 176th. They had an accident coming out of their…
Anti-bulling apps
USA.GOV — Bullying is a prominent topic, and more parents are on the lookout for warning signs and signals from their children. But sometimes, children aren’t comfortable telling parents what’s going on at school. That’s why SAMHSA has created the free KnowBullying app for smartphones. It is designed to help prevent bullying, and helps parents start…
Winds force Fantasy Lights to close again; Parks offers more half-priced nights to compensate
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Due to the high winds and stormy conditions predicted for Thursday evening, Dec. 11, the Pierce County Parks and Recreation department has opted to close its winter Fantasy Lights experience for the night in the interest of safety. Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park also stayed dark the previous night for the…
Pierce County Coalition Against Trafficking
Hello all, The Pierce County Coalition Against Trafficking hopes that you will be able to attend our monthly meeting tomorrow evening. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday of the month to plan and discuss our mission to end trafficking in Pierce County. We are currently planning several events for January through March…
Council to hold final on-location meeting of 2014 at new Parkland/Spanaway Sheriff’s precinct
The Pierce County Council holds at least one of its regular Tuesday meetings in each of the seven council districts each year. The final stop on the 2014 tour will be at the new Parkland/Spanaway Sheriff’s precinct on Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. The address is 14113 Pacific Ave. S. (click here for a map)….
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