Category: Government

Goverment, all levels

176th Street will be closed to all traffic at 22nd Avenue

The Pierce County project that is widening 176th Street in Spanaway will have a significant road closure now estimated to be April 20-22, 2013. [Editor note: The closure has been updated to May 3 to 5.] The entire intersection of 176th and 22nd Avenue will be closed as crews completely replace and re-engineer the traffic…

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Council Committee votes to move 180th Street closure forward

Gold area is approx. proposed permanent closure Proposal No. R2013-20, A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Initiating Vacation and Road Closure Proceedings for a Portion of 180th Street East in the Frederickson Area; and Requesting that the County Engineer Prepare an Engineer’s Report and Recommendation to the Council Regarding Said Vacation and Closure. Sponsored…

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District Court now offers self-scheduling for infraction hearings

PIERCE COUNTY — People who need to schedule infraction hearings with Pierce County District Court can now do so online without having to wait on the phone or at the public counter. Developed by District Court with support from Pierce County’s Information Technology Department, this application allows people to schedule an infraction hearing or submit a…

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Candidate workshop set for April 3

Calling all election candidates! The Pierce County Auditor’s annual candidates’ workshop is scheduled for April 3 at 6 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Pierce County Election Center, 2501 S. 35th Street, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98409. “Our goal in the Auditor’s Office is to ensure that every candidate has accurate information and…

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Economics and Environment Event, April 13, League of Women Voters

From: Chris Schutz cschutz@co.pierce.wa.us The League of Women Voters will be hosting a panel discussion at their April 13th General Meeting and the public is invited. Economics and Environment: How does biodiversity conservation figure into current practice for Pierce County land development? A panel of eight will focus on answering two questions. First, in the…

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Comprehensive Jobseeker Strategies workshop April 8

A joint workshop facilitated by representatives from Pierce County Library System and WorkSource. Monday, April 8, 2013, 12:00PM – 5:00PM Parkland/Spanaway Library 13718 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized job search campaign. This workshop will provide you with proven strategies to help…

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LeMay Skateboard Park at Sprinker is OPEN

Hey, all you skate boarders – the LeMay Skateboard Park at Sprinker is now OPEN! Pierce County Parks and Recreation had closed the skateboard park for the winter months, not without some controversy. The next closest skate park is on 56th and “D” Street in Tacoma at Stewart Heights Park, almost 7 miles away. The skate board…

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Resources for Your Family During Tough Financial Times

 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 &…

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