A Puget SoundCorps crew will remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from trees in Pierce County’s Bresemann Forest starting Aug. 4. Getting rid of these invasive plants will improve the health of the trees and the adjacent Spanaway Creek. Pierce County obtained the Puget SoundCorps’ assistance through the Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by Washington State…
Category: Government
County shoreline decision committee meeting
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, “Development…
SR507 to Roy, roadwork July 31-Aug 1
Traffic Impacts SR 507 both directions Road work on SR 507 both directions from milepost 38.0 near Muck Creek to milepost 39.0 near Muck Creek beginning at 11:11 pm on July 31, 2014 until about 4:00 am on August 1, 2014. Map Location
Workshop offers tips for scam prevention
Seniors are the target of choice for scammers and other crooks. Financial scams often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses. And it’s not just…
Homeowners invited to workshops on caring for stormwater systems in their neighborhood
Pierce County homeowners and homeowner association members are invited to attend a free workshop in August to learn how to prepare their neighborhood stormwater systems for the rainy season. Homeowners will learn simple steps to maintain storm drains, swales and stormwater ponds located within their neighborhood. Additionally, homeowner associations will learn how planning in advance for…
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…
Is your car safe?
Safercar.gov, provided by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) will help you identify recalls and investigations on your vehicle, learn what it’s crash test ratings are ad discover if there are other complaints or defects that have not yet generated a recall. Check it out! You’ll be better off knowing. http://www.safercar.gov/ There are lots…
Council clarifies intent of ban on overnight tractor-trailer parking
The Pierce County Council voted Tuesday, July 22, to clarify that a new ordinance is intended to ban overnight parking by tractor-trailers, not other large vehicles. Astute constituents realized that legislation approved on July 15 had unintentionally restricted more than just semi trailers, but by the weight designation had also included larger work vehicles, such…
Columbia Sportswear settles with EPA for mislabeled clothes containing insect repellent
Hats, socks containing insect repellent did not meet federal labeling standards (Seattle—July 22, 2014) Columbia Sportswear Company has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for distributing mislabeled clothing containing insect repellent and violating federal insecticide laws. According to the settlement, the Portland, Oregon company distributed the clothes without the full label…
Sustainability Fair
Sustainability Fair As part of the Totally Tuesdays activities, on Tuesday, August 12, this family friendly event will inform you about food waste composting with worms, make your own non-toxic household cleaner, a recycle relay, and create art from trash. Held from 6:30-8:30pm at the Meridian Habitat Park, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, the…
County fun-run aims to get kids fit and active
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…
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 Prairie Post 