Runway/Taxiway Closure: Tuesday, April 8 from 4:00 am-8:00 am PIERCE COUNTY — Thun Field’s runway and taxiway will be closed from 4:00 am-8:00 am local time on Tuesday, April 8 for a semiannual sweeping of all paved surfaces.
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Daffodil Parade 2014
By Marianne Lincoln Admittedly, I had to work today. But since I work my regular job in downtown Tacoma, I managed to get out at break a catch a few glimpses of the parade participants at 9:30 a.m., half an hour before start time. The Daffodil Festival float was a sea of black garbage bag…
Long term care insurance: Get the impartial facts
Only about 10% of adults have long term care insurance. Given that Medicare does not cover long term care, how smart is that? Long term care can be expensive. Long term care insurance is expensive. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources will offer an impartial look at the pros and cons to long term care insurance,…
Public invited to Phil Sorensen’s swearing-in as Superior Court judge
The public is invited as Phil Sorensen is sworn in as a Pierce County Superior Court judge on Thursday, April 3. The ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. in Courtroom 100 of the County-City Building, 930 Tacoma Ave S. A reception will follow. Sorensen was appointed to the bench in early March by Gov….
Community Connections Citizens Advisory Board seeks members
The Pierce County Department of Community Connections is seeking citizen members to serve on an advisory board that makes funding recommendations for community development grants. Members of the Pierce County Citizens’ Advisory Board help reduce the impact of poverty and homelessness through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) public service and capital projects. Advisory board members…
WSDOT – Airport Grants
WSDOT accepting applications for new round of airport grants The Washington State Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the second round of 2013–2015 airport grants, for which WSDOT anticipates awarding $1.9 million in funding for airport projects. As part of this round of grants, WSDOT will also implement its new Statewide Capital Improvement Program…
Auditor’s Office hosts annual Candidate’s Workshop
PIERCE COUNTY — Calling all candidates! The Pierce County Auditor’s Office annual candidate’s workshop is scheduled for Wednesday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The workshop will be held at: Pierce County Election Center 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite C Tacoma, WA 98409 “Our goal in the Auditor’s Office is to ensure that every…
Five Washington companies comply with chemical emergency planning laws
Five Washington companies comply with chemical emergency planning laws Laws intended to inform, protect communities and first responders during chemical emergencies (Seattle—March 25, 2014) Five companies in Washington have agreed to correct errors in reporting hazardous chemicals as required by federal laws designed to protect communities during chemical emergencies. The companies failed to report…
Annual county roadside herbicide applications start April 1
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County roadsides will get their annual makeover this spring and summer. An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start April 1, and continue through June. Targeted noxious weeds and brush control applications will occur through the end of November as needed. Only federal- and state-approved herbicides…
Reminder to pilots: temporary flight restriction over landslide search area
WSDOT — Pilots flying near the Oso landslide search area should watch for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). To find the current restrictions, visit: http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html The TFR was issued to provide a safe environment for aircraft crews participating in the disaster response. The airspace restrictions are expected to last for several days as the response effort continues.
Sewer connection assistance available for residents and projects
Pierce County is accepting applications for individuals or projects that need assistance connecting to the sewer system. This help is to available residents and projects located in Public Works and Utilities’ Sewer Service Area, a 117-square-mile basin serving the urbanized incorporated and unincorporated areas of Pierce County. Public Works and Utilities collects wastewater for 35…
General Assembly of the Puget Sound Regional Council
The General Assembly of the Puget Sound Regional Council will meet on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly includes all mayors, county executives, commissioners, representatives and councilmembers of all PSRC member jurisdictions. Each elected representative is a voting member of the General Assembly, which meets at…
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