Since running around comes naturally to kids, the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services Department wants to take that energy and give kids a chance to race on a full-size track with a crowd of fans cheering them on. Designed for ages 3-8, the Movin-N-Groovin Kids Fun Run – scheduled for July 31 in Lakewood…
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The Sheriff’s Log
Sheriff Paul Pastor, July 16, 2014 Collaborate or Perish / Co-operate and Flourish In 2008 with the change in County charter, the position of Sheriff became an elected office in Pierce County. I am convinced that there is real wisdom in having the people elect the Sheriff to represent the peoples’ interests in terms of…
Pierce County Council approves restrictions on tractor-trailer parking
After removing a provision dealing with increased parking fines in general, members of the Pierce County Council voted 6-1 to restrict the parking of semi trailers along the roadside in certain areas of the county at night. Citing safety concerns for pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists, the ordinance bans commercial semi drivers from parking their trailers…
Questioning county funding of religious group
From John Ladenburg – Facebook Yesterday at a Pierce County Council committee meeting, Connie Ladenburg tried to question why the committee was funding a group called “Youth Life” when in their application, they state, “Our agency’s mission is to introduce teens to Jesus Christ”. Connie tried to call out that this is a violation of…
Shoreline Master Program – July 21 hearing
This is notice of Community Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. 2013-45s. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Relating to the Pierce County Shoreline Master Program; Amending Chapter 1.22 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), “Pierce County Hearing Examiner Code”; Title 18 PCC, “Development Regulations – General Provisions”; Title 18A PCC,…
Heat advisory prompts county-wide outdoor burn ban
The Pierce County Fire Marshal has declared an immediate county-wide burn ban. Weather forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, which was issued jointly with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The indefinite ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in…
Governor commemorates General Aviation Appreciation Month in Washington
Date: Friday, July 11, 2014 Contact: Nisha Marvel, WSDOT Aviation communications, 360-651-6310 On July 1, Gov. Jay Inslee invited aviation representatives from around the state to attend a presentation that commemorated June 2014 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in Washington. The July event took place at the Governor’s office in Olympia with representatives from the Washington State…
Motorists should fix leaks so they “Don’t Drip and Drive”
PIERCE COUNTY — Vehicle leaks can cause havoc for drivers and the environment. Motorists in Pierce County can find an affordable repair and keep pollutants out of Puget Sound, thanks to Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program. As part of the program, participating repair shops across Western Washington will conduct a free…
Bridge closure this weekend July 11
Drivers traveling on State Route 167 during the weekend of July 11 need to plan for delays as contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation work to move the northbound Puyallup River Bridge 60 feet to the east. Moving the bridge will give design-build contractor, Atkinson Construction, the space they need to…
Up the hill – it’s melting and blooming
By Marianne Lincoln The last day of the Independence Day weekend and I, like many others, took a drive up the hill to Mount Rainier National Park. In my case, I was inspired by a friend who is 83 and hadn’t been there since the Nisqually Glacier was near the bridge over the river. For…
County council renounces human trafficking, vows to help raise awareness
With a unanimous vote Tuesday, members of the Pierce County Council approved Resolution R2014-83 which declares the County to be a “Not in My County” anti-human trafficking area. The resolution originated with the Coalition Against Trafficking (CAT), a collection of organizations working to protect children and prevent victims of human trafficking by promoting “Not in…
Graco Recalls Car Seats Due to Harness Buckle Problem
Graco Children’s Products is recalling several of its car seats due to a faulty buckle. The buckle can get stuck in the latched position, making it difficult to remove your child from the seat and increasing the risk of injury in an emergency. Visit the Graco website to look up affected models. If your car seat is included in the recall, you can order a free replacement harness…
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