PIERCE COUNTY — The rain, fog and falling leaves mean that fall is here and winter is not far behind. Pierce County residents should prepare now for flood season to keep their families and property safe. “By now, people have pulled out their coats, sweaters, and hats because of the change in weather,” said Pierce…
Category: Government
It should be Elk Plain when the zip codes changes
By Marianne Lincoln ELK PLAIN, WA — Spanaway currently has two post office buildings. A request has been made from Joint Base Lewis McChord to the Postmaster General in Washington D.C. to give “Bethel Station” it’s own zip code. The reason has to do with the number of gates to the military base being based…
‘I Voted’ badge goes digital
This election season you can digitally encourage friends to vote with the Pierce County Auditor’s new “I Voted” avatar. The transition from the traditional “I Voted” stickers to a digital image is both cost effective and a reflection of modern communication. “Posting your Pierce County ‘I voted’ avatar to your social media accounts is the…
EPA Listening Session Nov. 7
EPA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches to reducing carbon pollution from existing power plants. Power plants are the nation’s largest stationary source of carbon pollution, responsible for about one third of all greenhouse gas pollution in…
Public invited to comment on proposed Regional Transportation Plan
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013 Contact:Patrick Babineau, Peninsula RTPO coordinator, 360-357-2675 Dennis Engel, WSDOT transportation planning manager, 360-357-2651 OLYMPIA – Between now and the end of the year, the public has the opportunity to weigh in on the future of transportation on the Olympic Peninsula. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) invites the public…
2013 General Election Results Release Schedule
Key Dates Election Day Nov. 5, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Important Numbers Total registered voters 438,344 Expected Turnout 46.0% or approximately 202,000 ballots Past Turnout Number of Registered Voters 2011 General Election…
The NSA, your cell phone and your email
Part 1 By Marianne Lincoln The U.S. House Intelligence Committee held a hearing on NSA Surveillance today at the Capitol. Perhaps this is not of local interest to everyone, but as an online news media, the Post took an interest. The CSPAN channel carried the hearings this evening, October 29, 2013. Early in the hearings,…
Reduce flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves
Pierce County residents can reduce flooding on Pierce County roads by picking up yard waste on their properties and making sure nearby storm drains are free of leaves. “Practicing preventative maintenance can go a long way,” said Brian Ziegler, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities director. “Taking the time to keep yards and storm drains…
Free composting classes teach residents to reduce waste at home
PIERCE COUNTY — Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this fall. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste. In the yard waste class, participants will learn how to choose a bin, where to put it and how to maintain…
PCTV now available in HD on the Click! Network
The award-winning Pierce County Television (PCTV) is now available in high definition to Click! Cable TV subscribers on channel 522. “Click! Cable TV is proud to support Pierce County TV in its transition to high definition broadcasts,” said Click! General Manager Tenzin Gyaltsen. “As the number of high definition televisions in use continues to grow, this transition…
Toxics Release Inventory: TRI data
Citizens, community groups, researchers, national environmental organizations, facility managers, and government agencies at all levels rely on TRI as a powerful tool for environmental protection. Our new report, “TRI in Action,” includes many examples of how people have been putting the Toxics Release Inventory to work: The Sierra Club of Illinois used TRI data in…
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Encourages Testing and Safe Home Repairs to Protect Children’s Health
(October 23, 2013 – Seattle) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week October 20-26, 2013, to raise awareness of lead poisoning in children. Approximately one million children today are affected by lead poisoning, but when you know what to look for and what to do, lead poisoning is 100% preventable. Major…
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