There have been several recent hearings held by Pierce County on something being called Vision 2030. Fairly unknown, but potent part of that vision being crafted by the Puget Sound Regional Council – a board made up of elected officials, but not elected as a body – is a requirement to end the proliferation of…
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Pierce County Council takes a road trip, brings government to the people
The 1,806 square miles that comprise Pierce County can make it daunting for residents to travel all the way to Tacoma to attend a regular meeting of the County Council, so council members are holding a series of regular meetings around the county. The next “in-district” meeting will take place Tuesday, June 17, in the…
FREE Consumer Action Handbook
USA.GOV — At one time or another, even the savviest consumer will have a problem with a product or a service. Luckily the brand new edition of the Consumer Action Handbook is a free survival guide for your money. It can help you make smart purchases on big stuff like cars or a home. It…
New facility will allow processing of storm drain waste
Construction of a new facility that processes roadside storm drain waste will begin June 9 at Pierce County’s Central Maintenance Facility in Frederickson. The new waste processing facility is expected to be complete in November 2014. The facility will allow the county to separate, process, reuse and dispose of liquid and solid waste generated when…
Pierce County wins award for Puyallup River project that protects Orville Road
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County recently won a Project of the Year Award from the Washington State chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for a project that protects Orville Road from severe erosion created by the Puyallup River. Pierce County Public Works and Utilities designed and built 700-feet of riverbank protection and…
County Council reviewing rules for overnight parking of large trucks and trailers
PIERCE COUNTY — This is notice of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee and final Council hearing on Proposal No. 2014-49. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Establishing Restrictions on the Overnight Parking of Certain Large Vehicles and Trailers and Modifying Parking Penalties; Amending Chapter 10.24 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), “Parking”;…
Top 5 Summer Scams You Need to Know
USA.GOV — For the majority of Americans who plan to take a vacation, attend a concert or work on their home or garden this summer, this season comes with its own unique consumer challenges. Check out our list of the top five summer scams you should be aware of from the Consumer Action Handbook. Curious…
NASA’s Earth Day Global Selfie 2014
On Earth Day in April 2014, NASA asked people around the world, “Where are you right now?” More than 50,000 people responded across social media. NASA has pulled more than 30,000 of those images into an interactive mosaic that resembles the Earth. Take the mosaic for a spin
Realize 2030 Public Open House
What will your community look like in 2030? Pierce County Comprehensive Plan Update piercecountywa.org/realize2030 Check out this quick 3 minute video about the update: click here to view May 20 4:30–7:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE, East County Maintenance Facility 11711 Prairie Ridge Dr E, Bonney Lake May 22 4:30–7:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE, Central Maintenance Facility 4812…
Memorial Day events
For those who want to pay special tribute to the fallen on Memorial Day there are a couple local events in which you may participate. Fir Lane Memorial Park on 176th Street has a service and program on Sunday, May 25th at 1 p.m. They will accept volunteers to help pu out flags and crosses on Saturday,…
Puget Sound Regional Council
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) General Assembly will meet on Thursday, May 29, 2014, to elect officers, approve the FY 2014-2015 Supplemental Biennial Budget and Work Program, and approve an update to Transportation 2040. Dinner will include remarks by Governor Jay Inslee and VISION 2040 Awards. The meeting and dinner will be held at The…
Flag Lowering May 15
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 15, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this…
Pierce Prairie Post 