If you are interested in learning more about preparations for the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay, come to a special meeting of the Pierce County Council, to be held June 27 at the county’s Environmental Services Building in University Place. Danny Sink, the United States Golf Association’s on-site championship director, will make a presentation…
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Senior leaders discuss financial impacts of sequestration, civilian employee furloughs at JBLM Monday
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Several senior leaders from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will discuss financial impacts caused by sequestration and the furlough of government civilian employees at JBLM during a press conference Monday, June 10, 12:30 p.m., at the Joint Base Headquarters. Furlough notices were given to Department of Defense civilian employees at JBLM beginning May…
Water – good until the last drop or no one to turn on the pump
Glenn Mattison is running for Kapowsin Water Commisioner. He has been the incumbent in that position since 1984, so he knows his stuff. At age 86, he’d like to retire. But like several other rural water districts in the county, no one wants the job. EIGHT rural water districts in Pierce County had no one file for…
Pierce County to host 2nd Aerospace Summit in July
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County’s second Aerospace Summit will offer valuable updates from experts in manufacturing technology and workforce training as the region continues its push for a larger stake in the global market. The summit, which features a presentation by Boeing’s manager for workforce development, will be held July 17 at Clover Park Technical College…
Executive McCarthy appoints Ginny Dale as HR director
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy announced on Monday, June 3, she has selected Ginny Dale as director of the Human Resources Department. Dale has worked as a human resources professional and manager for the State of Washington since 1991. She served as the acting State Human Resources director and is currently assistant…
Sediment health in Central Puget Sound declining
Washington State Department of Ecology, OLYMPIA – Sediments in the bottom of Central Puget Sound show declining environmental health over a 10-year period, according to a just-released report from the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology). Central Puget Sound is the area south of Whidbey Island to the Tacoma Narrows. It includes industrialized and urbanized Elliott…
Flags at half staff Thursday June 6
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, June 6, in memory of Washington State Patrol Trooper Sean O’Connell, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, May 31. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or…
Employment services calendar available online
OLYMPIA – The statewide WorkSource system has launched a new online calendar that makes it easier for job seekers to learn about job fairs or to register for job-search workshops anywhere in Washington. The calendar allows job seekers to view and pre-register for workshops on résumés, interviewing skills and other job-search techniques. Hiring events, job clubs…
National Parks Passes
USA.GOV — If your vacation or weekend plans include visits to national parks and recreation areas, consider getting a National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Benefits of the Pass The pass provide entrance to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites across the United States. Entrance covers: Pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single private…
Pierce County Library news
New York Times Best Selling Author Paula McLain Brings Smiles to Pierce County Approximately 500 people laughed and learned from New York Times best selling author Paula McLain at the final 2013 Pierce County READS’ event on Friday, May 17 at McGavick Conference Center @ Clover Park Technical College, in Lakewood. See photos from the author…
Townsend Farms berry drink implicated in outbreak of Hepatitis A
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A that may be linked to Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend, a frozen berry and pomegranate seed mix. As of May 31, 2013, there had been 30 individuals from 5 states infected with Hepatitis…
Pierce Transit Adjust Bus Schedules Beginning Sunday, June 9
Lakewood, WA – Effective June 9, Pierce Transit bus service and SHUTTLE service for people with disabilities will have several changes made to current schedules. In an effort to maintain as much service as possible, some reduction needs to be made now before the major service cuts occur on September 29. Beginning June 9, a…
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