The following are items on various County Council meetings and committees this week. There is a “special” meeting of the Pierce County Council on Wednesday to discuss how to make the council meetings more amenable to public participation. If you cannot go, please send them your thoughts on this. Is 3pm a bad time? Is the…
Category: Government
Happy Flag Day!
USA.GOV — Today is recognized as National Flag Day because on June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress approved the design of a national flag. There can be confusion and questions about how to properly wear and display the American flag, especially as July 4th approaches. Find out what the law says about displaying or wearing…
Learn how to maximize Social Security benefits
As the economy changes and the needs of consumers change, knowing how to make the most of Social Security benefits is becoming more and more important. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, a few simple tips might save them thousands of dollars. And for those currently receiving Social Security benefits, there may be…
Soccer Training for women & kids
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Soccer Training for Women is offered by the Kidz Love Soccer group and is offered for women ages 21+. It meets at South Hill Park, 14201 86th Ave E in South Hill on Wednesday evenings from 7:45-8:45pm, June 26-August 14. This 8 week program will cover technique, ball skills, games awareness, and…
Theater Camps for Kids July 8-12
Pierce County Parks — The Spotlight Players Theatre Troupe returns to Meridian Habitat in South Hill to offer two theater camps for kids. For youth, with little or no experience in theater who are ages 6-13, may attend a camp July 8-12 from 9am-1pm for a fee of $75. Youth ages 11-16, with previous experience…
TPCHD to help citizens find health insurance programs
Tacoma, WA – The Washington Health Benefit Exchange Wednesday announced the selection of Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to help Pierce County residents find, compare and enroll in health insurance programs. The in-person assistance effort is part of the Washington Healthplanfinder Customer Support Program. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is one of 10 organizations, including public health agencies, coalitions, regional health…
June 10 Memorial for Senator Carrell
Olympia, WA — Residents of Washington’s 28th Legislative District and members of the public are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Sen. Mike Carrell, R-Lakewood, on Monday at the state Capitol in Olympia. Carrell, who was laid to rest Wednesday during a small, private ceremony attended by family and close friends, passed away…
Congressman Heck Praises Selection of JBLM as Winner of REPI Challenge
Washington D.C. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord was awarded $3.5 million Friday by the Department of Defense’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program. The funds will go towards efforts to preserve, restore, and manage critical prairie habitat in the South Puget Sound region, which will help preserve the environment while reducing on-base training restrictions. The award is…
County Council update meeting on U.S. Open set for June 27
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…
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…
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