By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — On November 29, 2009, Lakewood lost four police officers at the Forza Coffee shop in Parkland. Tonight, in honor of those officers, Mark Renninger, Greg Richards, Tina Griswold and Ronald Owens, the renamed Blue Steele Coffee Company held a Concert 4 Remembrance. With Scott Desart singing lovely songs while playing…
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Handling turkey safely
USA.gov — Get tips on how to safely store, thaw, and roast a turkey. Here are a few key tips: Avoid Fresh Pre-Stuffed Turkeys – Don’t buy fresh pre-stuffed turkeys because harmful bacteria in the stuffing can quickly multiply. If you buy a frozen pre-stuffed turkey, look for a USDA or state mark of inspection. Frozen pre-stuffed turkeys…
County buys land for Foothills Trail expansion
Pierce County took another step toward completing the popular Foothills Trail with the purchase this week of commercial land near South Prairie. The county bought approximately 59,000 square feet of the South Prairie RV Park from Dwight Partin for $1,050,000. The sale closed Nov. 21. “This is an exciting development for our county,” said Executive…
Pierce County Burn Ban Elevated to Stage 2
Please rely on your home’s cleaner source of heat until air quality improves The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is elevating Pierce County to a Stage 2 burn ban to protect residents from worsening air quality, effective at 2:00 p.m. November 23, 2013. This ban remains in effect until further notice. Overnight, fine particle pollution…
Message from Councilmember McCune
(Nov. 15) From the desk of Councilmember Jim McCune: The year-end is fast approaching and there is much work to be done and many policies to consider. As your representative at the local level, I am compelled to communicate to you with messages that are different than the general “all is well at the county”…
Councilmember Jim McCune on his contribution
From the desk of Councilmember Jim McCune: Budgeting is perhaps the most important job of your elected representatives. Discerning where to direct your tax dollars to provide the services government is charged with providing is something I take very seriously. Most recently, you may have heard something about funding, administered by Community Connections, designated for…
State 1 Burn Ban called for Pierce County
Use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves Effective at 4:00 p.m., November 22, 2013 Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Pierce County, effective as of 4:00 p.m., November 22, 2013. This ban…
Big 2014 County budget public comment and vote Tuesday
PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Council is poised to approve a 2014 budget that improves the responsiveness of local government, invests in community programs and maintains a stable financial position. The Council approved the budget on second reading by a 7-0 vote on Nov. 12. The Council scheduled its final vote for Tuesday, Nov….
County passes several fee increases
This is a list of new fees Passed November 12, 2013 by the Pierce County Council. The hearing was on Friday, Nov. 8. Nov. 8, Fri. 9:30 a.m. 1. Possible action on budget ordinance, fee ordinances, and implementing ordinances and resolutions. (Public testimony will be taken on action items.) • 2013-68, Amending Section 13.13.085 of the…
County Council invites public comment on 2014 budget
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Council is poised to approve a 2014 budget that improves the responsiveness of local government, invests in community programs and maintains a stable financial position. The Council approved the budget on second reading by a 7-0 vote on Nov. 12. The Council scheduled its final vote for Tuesday,…
County Council Emergency Ordinance on GMA Board Hearing Amendments
This is notice of final Council hearing on Proposal No. 2013-85. An Emergency Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending the Effective Date of Ordinance No. 2013-30s2, Code Consolidation Phase 4, Postponing the Effective Date Based on a Petition for Review Challenging the Amendments that was Timely Filed to the Growth Management Hearings Board; Adopting…
Pierce Prairie Post 