Category: Government

Goverment, all levels

National Night Out – a fun time for good neighbors

One the evening of August 6, the post travelled out an about the Parkland and Spanaway areas, taking photos and visiting with neighbors, politicians and various representatives of the Sheriff’s department, including Sheriff Paul Pastor himself. On A Street and 117th in parkland, Safe Streets had a very large, well attended event. Representative Dawn Morrell…

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Employers eligible for special incentive to avoid layoffs

OLYMPIA – Washington employers are now eligible for a special incentive to participate in a layoff-avoidance program run by the Employment Security Department. The incentive allows them to participate in the program through June 2015 with virtually no effect on their unemployment taxes. “Shared Work was already a good deal, but the incentive really sweetens…

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Pierce County Fair, Aug. 8-11

August 8, 9, 10, 11 are the dates for the 66th annual – 2013 Pierce County Fair. Held at Frontier Park in Graham, the fair is the annual “go to” place for local 4-H and FFA kids who are competing to advance to the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The theme for this year’s fair…

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Motorcyclist fatally injured in crash near Spanaway Walmart

The Washington State Patrol has been investigating an accident at 204th Street East and the Mountain Highway. A motorcycle rider allegedly failed to stop at the intersection and hit a car. The motorcyclist has died. No one else was injured. The accident occurred at about 6:20 p.m. and only one lane of traffic was allowed…

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2013 Primary Election Results Release Schedule

Key Dates Election Day                                                                  Aug. 6, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent               Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification               Aug. 20 at 11 a.m.   Important Numbers Total registered voters                  445,760* Expected Turnout                          19-22% Number of Registered Voters 2011 Primary Election turnout    27.1%   …

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Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet

PIERCE COUNTY, WA  — The Auditor’s Office   announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed   to write “Against” statements for the Nov. 5, 2013 General Election local   voters’ pamphlet in the following districts: Wilkeson, Proposition No. 1 – Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services Wilkeson, Proposition No. 2 – Levy Lid…

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Friends of the Carbon Canyon meet to preserve their jewel

On August 3rd, the ‘Friends of the Carbon Canyon‘ held their annual meeting and potluck at Brian & Sue McCluskey’s. Their home is south of the historic O’Farrell Bridge over the Carbon River and another smaller one-lane bridge that re-crosses the river closer to Mount Rainier Park. At 5:00 p.m. the meeting began with discussion…

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Pierce Transit delays September service reductions in light of sales tax growth

PIERCE TRANSIT, TACOMA, WA — At a Special Called Meeting on July 31, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners voted in favor of delaying the September service reduction plan in light of higher-than-expected sales tax growth over the first five months of 2013.  The Board’s action postpones implementation of the 28% service reduction plan that would…

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Airport Business Applicants Sought: Thun Field Advisory Commission (TFAC) Vacancy

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy is seeking applicants for one Airport Business position on the Pierce County Airport-Thun Field Advisory Commission (TFAC). The existing vacancy is one with an unexpired term; the term expiration date is April 12, 2015. The candidate selected for this position will be eligible for reappointment, if…

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