Woodland, Lower Granite, Stehekin, Easton and Sullivan Lake state airports are each slated to receive a new airport layout plan (ALP) during the next two years. This is the first step toward making five, 10 and 20-year plans for improvement projects at these airports. To develop the ALPs and narrative reports, the Washington State Department…
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Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management; water quality; storm drainage plans; rate structures; capital improvement projects; financing; and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management…
Memorial sign unveiling and DUI patrol remembers Graham teen killed by impaired driver
Two new memorial signs intended to remind motorists of the deadly consequences of impaired driving will be unveiled near Graham on Friday, Feb. 21 to remember a Bethel Junior High School student whose life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver. The sign unveiling ceremony, set for 1 p.m., will remember 14-year-old Daniel Morse,…
The Dimensions of State’s Export Growth
The Dimensions of State’s Export GrowthRePosted from the Tacoma Pierce County chamber of Commerce, Live Wire: 19 Feb 2014 10:48 AM PST The state of Washington set a new record for exports in 2013 with $81.9 billion in products and services sold to international customers. The most recent year was particularly good…
Executive McCarthy: Frederickson plant remains important part of Boeing’s future
PIERCE COUNTY — The following is a statement by Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy regarding Boeing’s decision to build the 777X wing plant in Everett: “During this process, I met with senior Boeing leadership and received personal assurances that Frederickson will be a big part of the company’s future plans. The company has 1,800 employees…
Statewide airport pavement report released
Improvement seen at larger airports, decline at smaller Airport pavement conditions at larger Washington state airports are holding steady, while pavements at the smaller airports are declining, according to the recently released 2013 Airport Pavement Management System (APMS) report. The Washington State Department of Transportation evaluated 100 airports, representing about 150 million square feet of pavement…
Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management; water quality; storm drainage plans; rate structures; capital improvement projects; financing; and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management Division of Public…
Aviation Business and Career Forum featured at Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show
Every year aviation enthusiasts from around the world flock to Puyallup to attend the Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show, hosted by the Washington Aviation Association. The 2014 conference and trade show is scheduled for Feb. 22-23 in Puyallup. This year WAA invites participants to arrive a day earlier to attend the Aviation Business and…
STEM Lighthouse award for Franklin Pierce
On Tuesday, February 11, The Washington State Superintendent of Public instruction Randy Dorn visited the Franklin Pierce School District during their school board meeting to present the School Board with an award indicating the selection of Franklin Pierce High School as a STEM Lighthouse recipient. FPHS won the STEM Lighthouse award of $18,000 for being an exemplary example…
County Auditor launches new look for recorded document searches
PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Auditor’s Office records 250,000 public documents each year, including deeds, liens, foreclosures, maps and more. Approximately 38,000 people visit the Auditor’s Office website to access these records. “Providing easy access to important public documents is a top priority,” said Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson. “Creating a public access portal…
Volunteer applications now available for 2015 U.S. Open Championship
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (Feb. 10, 2014) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Chambers Bay today announced that volunteer applications for the 115th U.S. Open Championship are now available. The 2015 U.S. Open, the first to be played in the Pacific Northwest, is scheduled for June 15-21 at Chambers Bay. Approximately 4,500 unpaid volunteers…
Tacoma Artists Decorate Houses for Auction
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma based artists were invited to create original works of art for Shared Housing Services “Spring for Housing” dinner auction to be held March 1, 2014 at the Tacoma Golf and Country Club. The art pieces began as 10” by 12” craft model houses that the artists transformed into sensational art…
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