PIERCE COUNTY — Are you or someone you love living with Parkinson’s Disease? Learn the latest information on research, medication, and lifestyle changes that can improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources in collaboration with the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation will host “Taking on Parkinson’s”, a…
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Special County Council meeting to appoint a Senator for the 28th Legislative District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Pierce County Council will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, starting at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of consideration of an Emergency Resolution making an appointment to the position of State Senator representing the 28th Legislative District. Proposal No. R2013-58, An Emergency Resolution of…
Hosmer St. former District Court site to be sold
TACOMA, WA — This is notice of the Rules and Operations Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2013-50. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Ratifying the Sale of Certain County-Owned Surplus Real Property Located at 1902 96th Street South, Tacoma, Washington, Commonly Referred to as the Former Hosmer District Court Property; and…
Jeffrey Brown appointment to Planning Commission
This is notice of final Council hearing on Proposal No. R2013-54. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of Jeffrey Brown (District 6) to the Pierce County Planning Commission. The Final Council hearing on this proposal is set for June 4, 2013, at 3:00 pm. The final Council hearing will be held…
Auditor announces 3-day filing period for open seats
A special 3-day candidate filing period will be held June 5-7, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law requires a reopening of the filing period when no one files for a position during the regular filing period. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted for the following offices: City of Roy – Council Position…
State Senator Mike Carrell passes away May 29
State Senator Mike Carrell (R) of the 28th legislative district which includes the Elk Plain area near Spanaway succumbed this morning to complications in his treatment. He was receiving treatment at the University of Washington Medical Center. More can be read at the News Tribune site http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2013/05/29/sen-mike-carrell-dead-at-69/ The Post wishes to extend prayers and condolences…
Public Hearing on radioactive contamination at Magnuson Park
[Editor note: This is a document recently sent out by a sitting state Representative regarding Magnuson Park (Sandpoint)] Radioactive Contamination at Magnuson Park Public Meeting Wednesday May 29th Question and Answer at 7 PM 5 PM – 8 PM Open House at The Mountaineers (7700 Sand Point Way NE – left after enter main gate) Contaminated…
Spaghetti Feed May 31 to help start up a park in Frederickson
There’s a Spaghetti Feed on Friday to help raise funds and awareness of a park project in Frederickson. Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park (FSJCP) will hold the event at Clvoer Creek Elementary School on Friday, May 31st from 5 to 8 p.m. The address for Clover Creek Elementary is 16715 36th Ave East,…
Public Participation in Pierce County Council meeting to be discussed Wednesday
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. A special meeting of the Pierce County Council will be held in the 6th Floor County Council Conference Room, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402. The Council Subcommittee on Issues Related to Public Participation in Pierce County Council Meetings to address the following: • Discussion of…
Pierce County Library News
Tell Pierce County Library Foundation How to Put Your Donations to Work Your opinions are important to help Pierce County Library Foundation determine future giving priorities. Your name will be entered in a drawing for a fabulous four-course fondue dinner just by taking a brief survey. Thank you! Block Play: May 28 and June 1…
Second round of Tacoma Narrows Airport master plan meetings scheduled for June 5
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County will hold its second set of public meetings on Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update on June 5. The county and stakeholders will discuss the airport’s inventory and aviation forecasts. Topics will include existing facilities and land, financial information, demographics, trends and projections of operations. “By reviewing our existing assets…
May 25 Marches against Monsanto
Monsanto, the agriculture giant, is also subject of much controversy. Their practices include creating GMO foods, that’s genetically modified for those who don’t get the acronym. They have taken the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) from plants and spliced other genetic material into their basic structure to make foods resistant to blight, bugs or chemicals. Many people think they…
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