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…
Category: Government
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…
Learn how to decipher Health Care Reform
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…
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…
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