USA.GOV — The normal events of the week can be enough of a struggle—getting the kids off to school, paying the bills, making sure you have dinner on the table, and lots of things in between. But when times are tough or you’re facing unexpected expenses, caring for your family’s needs can seem overwhelming. Use…
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Universal Design: Aging in Place…Thoughtfully
PIERCE COUNTY — People buy homes to suit their practical needs – kids, hobbies, interests, neighborhoods and more. But those needs invariably change over time. In order to stay in a home and enjoy the benefits, careful thought has to be put into making the home livable for the long term. Pierce County Aging &…
Foothills Trail users can discuss impacts from upcoming construction April 6
Pierce County is inviting feedback from Foothills Trail users and neighbors on how a summer construction project along the Puyallup River near McMillin may impact them. Construction on a new side channel on the west side of the river will begin in June and last through the summer. Trucks will access the project site via…
Unemployment is up in Pierce County 0.4% over previous month, down 0.7% in King
Pierce County unemployment climbed 0.4% from January to February while King County dropped 0.7%. Thurston County unemployment rose 0.1%.
Tips to prevent unintentional posioning
USA.GOV — Every day, 87 people in the U.S. die as a result of unintentional poisoning and more than 2,200 are treated in emergency rooms. Most of these poisonings occur in people’s homes. Get tips to prevent poisonings, including: Never take larger or more frequent doses of your medications to try to get faster or…
March 26 the County Planning Commission initiatiates amendment season
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PIERCE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 9:00 A.M. Public Meeting Room, 2401 So. 35th St., Tacoma I. CALL TO ORDER II. DIRECTOR’S REPORT III. MINUTES IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS Amendments to Pierce County Development Regulations The Pierce County Planning Commission will review and make a recommendation on amendments to the Pierce…
County lowers flags in memory of Booth Gardner, former Governor and County Executive
PIERCE COUNTY – Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered that flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in memory of former Gov. Booth Gardner, who passed away last Friday. State flags will remain at half-staff until close of business on Saturday, March 30 or first thing Monday morning, April 1. Gardner also served as…
County Council to discuss Audit Projects March 25
MEETING NOTICE Meeting Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: Pierce County Council Chambers, 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045, Tacoma, WA Agenda Items: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes: February 25, 2013 5. Discussion of Jail Organizational Study…
County committee initiating roadway vacations on 180th and124th
Pierce County Council’s Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee Stan Flemming, Chair Connie Ladenburg, Vice Chair Dan Roach, Member Rick Talbert, Member Jim McCune, Member Clerk: Kate Kennedy, (253) 798-7798 MEETING NOTICE Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Time:9:30 a.m. Place:Pierce County Council Chambers 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Room 1045, Tacoma, WA Agenda Items: 1.Call to…
Stop the Drops! EPA’s National “Fix-a-Leak Week” Kicks Off in Seattle
(Seattle, WA – March 18, 2013) Every year, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes nationwide. That’s equivalent to the total annual water use of Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami combined! Experts estimate that leaks in almost 10 percent of American homes drip away almost 90 gallons of water a day….
State Transportation package needs callers and suporters
[Editor note:If you are from the south county we would suggest you also say you support the Cross Base Highway SR704 and the Yelm ByPass SR507, although the Chamber wants to focus, we can’t ignore our own needs.] From the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce COMPLETE SR 167 Lawmakers need our help. They are asking for…
Pierce County Council Agenda for March 26
NOTICE OF COUNCIL FINAL HEARING FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSALS: 3:00 pm, March 26, 2013 Pierce County Council Chambers, Room 1045 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 1. Proposal No. R2013-26, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council and Executive Proclaiming March 18 – May 17, 2013, as the Annual Pierce County READS Celebration in Pierce…
Pierce Prairie Post 