PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County TV, the award-winning channel that provides transparency for nine local governments, has moved its operations to Bates Technical College under a new partnership that expands training opportunities for students. PCTV is now operating out of offices and shared studio space on the college’s Central Campus, located on South 19th Street in…
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Pierce County earns national recognition for Mobile App Internship
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — If you’re a local college student looking to jump start a high tech career, Pierce County has an app for that. Thanks to a partnership between Pierce County and the University of Washington Tacoma (UWT), local students get real-world experience making mobile applications for smartphones. As one of the first programs of its…
Executive appoints Tony Tipton as Parks & Recreation director
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — County Executive Pat McCarthy has selected Tony Tipton, the county’s go-to leader of important projects, as the director of Parks and Recreation Services. Since 2011, the Executive has assigned Tipton to senior management roles to assist with the merger of the county’s two social service departments and to manage special projects…
District Court early closure on Sept. 13
Pierce County District Court will be closed at noon on Friday, Sept. 13 for employee training. The court will reopen on Monday, Sept. 16. This closure applies to courtrooms and public service windows of all divisions of the Court, including the Probation Division. We sincerely regret this disruption in service, and highly value the importance…
Homeowners invited to free workshops on managing stormwater systems
Pierce County homeowners and homeowner associations are invited to attend a free workshop this fall to learn how to prepare their stormwater systems for the rainy season. Homeowners will also learn how to manage their neighborhood associations or start one. “These free workshops will help homeowners learn how to protect the stormwater systems they own,” said…
Crews to repair pavement on Canyon Road East Sept. 9-14
SUMMIT, WA — Pierce County crews will repair pavement along Canyon Road East between 106th Street East and 116th Street East for five nights starting Monday, Sept. 9. Crews will remove areas of deteriorated pavement, place new hot mix asphalt and seal cracks. The work will be done between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m., and…
Joint Legislative tranportation Committee to meet in Seattle
The following is a list serv announcement from the Washington State Legislature. The PPP thought you may be interested that out legislative transportation committee members are having this meeting in Seattle, especially since they did not produce a transportation package this session. Transportation, Joint Committee* – 9/11/2013 10:00 a.m. Full Committee, Union Station, Ruth Fisher Boardroom, 401…
Sept. 12 PSRC Transportation Policy Board Meeting
SEPT. 12 PSRC TRANSPORTATION POLICY BOARD MEETING: (Puget Sound Regional Council) Location – Seattle Central Library, Level 4, Room 1 (WAMU Meeting Room), 4th Avenue between Spring and Madison streets Walking – Use the 4th Avenue entrance. The Library doesn’t officially open until 10:00, but a security guard or Library staff will be on hand…
Third annual Pierce County Citizenship Celebration
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The public is invited to join the celebration and watch as approximately 100 immigrants become new citizens, sworn in by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office Director Linda Dougherty. The ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 21, at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street…
Pierce County Conservation District Fall Farm Classes
Pierce County Conservation District Calendar of Volunteer Opportunities and Events Livestock Paddocks September 7, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Vaughn Mud is not a given for livestock farms in the Pacific Northwest. Learn how to prep and install paddocks that will prevent barnyard mud. Horses, donkeys, pigs, and poultry can all enjoy cleaner living areas and improved…
District Court early closure on Sept. 13
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County District Court will be closed at noon on Friday, Sept. 13 for employee training. The court will reopen on Monday, Sept. 16. This closure applies to courtrooms and public service windows of all divisions of the Court, including the Probation Division. We sincerely regret this disruption in service, and…
Homeowners invited to free workshops on managing stormwater systems
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County homeowners and homeowner associations are invited to attend a free workshop this fall to learn how to prepare their stormwater systems for the rainy season. Homeowners will also learn how to manage their neighborhood associations or start one. “These free workshops will help homeowners learn how to protect the stormwater systems…
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