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…
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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…
Workshop on Parkinson’s Disease June 11
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…
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…
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