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…
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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…
Tips for when driving is no longer an option
One of the most difficult challenges families face is the time when an older adult should no longer get behind the wheel of a car. The automobile is often seen as the last symbol of a person’s independence and removing that can be devastating. “Giving Up the Keys” is a conversation about ways that families…
Your chance to learn about U.S. Open at County Council meeting in University Place July 8
Now that the 2014 U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C., has concluded, all eyes in the golf world are now turned to University Place’s Chamber Bay Golf Course. As part of its ongoing community outreach efforts, the Pierce County Council will hold an in-district meeting on Tuesday, July 8, in University Place, to talk about the…
Experience a bit of the Scottish Highlands at Frontier Park in Graham this weekend
Experience a bit of the Scottish Highlands at Frontier Park in Graham this weekend The forty-fifth annual Tacoma Highland Games is back this weekend at Frontier Park. Beginning this year, the Tacoma Highland Games will be a two-day event. Festivities kick off Friday, June 27, with the first annual Celtic concert from 6 to 9…
County licensing available Saturday, June 28
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will open Saturday, June 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to meet summertime demand for: Marriage licensing. Passport processing. Vehicle/vessel licensing. Pet licensing. Discover passes to state parks. Last year more than 24,000 boats were licensed in Pierce County, and all of their tabs expire on the same day:…
Airport Investment Study “Solutions Phase” kicks off
The Airport Investment Study is now in its second phase to identify and analyze potential solutions to meet Washington’s aviation system needs. The study’s advisory committee recommended that the Washington State Department of Transportation initiate this second “Solutions Phase” after the first phase revealed funding gaps. The first phase of the Airport Investment Study found…
District Court Live Chat wins award
Pierce County wins national awards for District Court Live Chat and the FirstToSee emergency system Pierce County leads the nation when it comes to using technology to better serve the Courts and protect the public in a disaster. That’s why the County has received three national awards for District Court’s Live Chat and the FirstToSee…
Tacoma Highland Games June 27-28
The Tacoma Highland Games will be a Frontier Park in Graham on June 27-28, 2014. If you have never seen the Scottish in their kilts and doing traditional ethnic Scottish sports and music, you have something to learn. Come out to see…
Time is running out! Register now for Junk in Your Trunk at Sprinker
Pierce County’s annual “Junk in Your Trunk” community sale takes place Saturday, June 21, and all patrons are invited to attend. Admission is free. Those interested in participating as vendors must register by Friday, June 20. Junk in Your Trunk is a twist on the garage sale concept, with sellers loading up their vehicles with…
Roads & Ferries – Transportation Survey
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has just released a new survey that will be used to guide state decision making on the future funding of our roads, bridges and ferries. We are at a critical cross road and these decisions will impact us all directly, so please take a minute to complete the survey below:…
Early registration deadline approaches for popular Tour de Pierce bike ride
PIERCE COUNTY — There are just four days left to pre-register for the annual Tour de Pierce summer bicycle ride through central Pierce County. The ride begins in Puyallup at the Gold parking lot of the Washington State Fairgrounds and winds through Puyallup, Sumner and adjacent farm lands. Riders can also take advantage of a…
Pierce Prairie Post 