In 2014 the Affordable Care Act (aka “ObamaCare) takes effect. The health care landscape will change substantially. New provisions are included that will impact individuals and families, people with jobs and people who are unemployed. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will offer “Deciphering the Affordable Care Act,” a workshop that will provide a comprehensive…
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Darth Vader and dog spotted in Spanaway Park
SPANAWAY, WA — The misty fog shrouded the park in the early hours this morning. Through the still air, you could hear faint whimpering and an occasional yelp. Out of the mist, the shadowy human figures approached, with long ropes held in their hands. Trotting along at the end of those lines, were canines, costumed…
FP, Your Public Schools In Action
35 community stakeholders tour classrooms for annual Your Public Schools In Action FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT – A total of 35 community stakeholders toured Brookdale Elementary, Ford Middle School, and Washington High School on Tuesday, October 15. The group included elected officials and their staff, a dean from Pacific Lutheran University, business leaders, school board…
Woof, woof walk at Spanaway Park 9 am Saturday
SPANAWAY PARK — Come dress with or without a costume for you and your canine companion. The event is Saturday, Oct 19 from 9:00 am-12 noon at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd S in Spanaway. There are routes of 1.5 & 3 miles, all paved and suitable for all abilities. Registered participants are entered into a…
Governor Inslee visits Joint Base Lewis-McChord Oct. 15
Governor Inslee visits Joint Base Lewis-McChord Oct. 15 as part of state-wide transportation assessment JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee will visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Tuesday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of a state-wide assessment of transportation requirements. During the governor’s visit to JBLM, base leaders and state and local…
2013 Compost Demonstration Grant cycle is now open
The 2013 Compost Demonstration Grant cycle is now open for Pierce County Community Gardens! For those of you unfamiliar with this opportunity – it is in partnership with Pierce County Sustainable Resources, and funded by the State Department of Ecology. New and existing community gardens in Pierce County (not in Tacoma city limits) interested in…
All JBLM DoD Civilian Employees report back to work on Monday, October 7
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – All Department of Defense civilian employees who work at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and who have been furloughed due to the limited government shutdown are to report back to work on Monday, October 7.
Flag-less pole over Spanaway Post Office
SPANAWAY, WA — It the country’s standard and it’s always seen flying over the Post Office. But Saturday, the pole was barren and patrons noticed. Was it some kind of statement about the current budget situation? No. Actually, the rope that lifts the flag broke. Without a lift, the staff cannot re-string the pole. In…
Worksource Centers seeing furloughed Federal employees
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY — A lot of federal workers are showing up at WorkSource centers looking for information about unemployment benefits. They need to be aware that there are no “unemployment offices” in Washington.WorkSource staff provide employment and retraining services; they do not process unemployment claims and don’t have the expertise to answer questions about unemployment…
Sprinker set to host Regional U.S. Figure Skating Championships
See spins, jumps and beautiful choreography during the 2014 Northwest Pacific Regional U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Sprinker Recreation Center from Oct. 5-8. The championships will feature hundreds of regional skaters, some of whom will compete for a qualifying spot in the 2014 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships. Skaters come from Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming…
Youth design ‘dream park’ during national 4-H experiment
PIERCE COUNTY — More than 600 Pierce County youth will join millions of students across the country during the week of Oct. 7 to participate in the 4-H Maps & Apps experiment. Youth become community planners, working in teams and using geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping techniques to plan and design a park. Each…
Judge Kitty-Ann van Doorninck earns state judicial award
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Kitty-Ann van Doorninck was honored by the state’s judiciary for outstanding contributions to youth and public education concerning the legal system. Judge van Doorninck was awarded the Washington Judges’ Foundation 2013 Judge William Nevins Award at the Washington State Fall Judicial Conference. She was nominated by the board of Safe…
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