PIERCE COUNTY — The Federal Aviation Administration’s contract control tower at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor may close as the FAA implements the budget sequestration. This proposed tower closure is one of many that could occur at airports around the country. “Between now and March 13, 2013, the FAA is reviewing its list…
Category: Government
Forum offers tips for businesses to combat cyber crime
Leaders in combating cyber crime and business identity theft will talk about trends and solutions for local companies at a forum on March 20 in Lakewood. The forum, jointly sponsored by the Economic Development Departments of Pierce County and the City of Lakewood, will offer information about potential threats to businesses and what they can…
Consumer Protection Twitter chat March 6
USA.gov — We will host a National Consumer Protection Week Twitter chat on Wednesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. EST. Experts from USA.gov and the Federal Trade Commission will be on hand to answer your consumer-related questions and and provide government resources that can help. So whether you have questions about how to file a…
Going to – and leaving – the hospital takes planning
PIERCE COUNTY — A stay in the hospital used to be a pretty simple thing. Patients went in when they were sick and left when they were better. Today, a hospital stay is much more complicated. Patients leave the hospital with ever more complicated conditions. Hospital 101 provides information about preparations that patients need to…
Sequestration – furloughs at JBLM
From Joseph J. Piek Joint Base Public Affairs Officer Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs I’ve had multiple news queries over the past few days about sequestration and furloughs, and its impact at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I offer you the following statement to provide you the latest current information: “If nothing changes, the Department of Defense…
South Sound Sustainability Expo 2013: March 2, 2013
South Sound Sustainability Expo 2013: March 2, 2013 from 10 am to 3pm at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. EnviroHouse Workshops All workshops are open to Tacoma and Pierce County residents. Schedule is subject to change. Advance registration is required due to limited space and parking. Please include your phone number when registering…
Along the way from here to there… speed dimwit
By Marianne Lincoln Today’s focus is speed limit signs. When you have travelled a road for several years, do you even look at them anymore? Perhaps just a cursory glance as you sail past, right? Today as I sailed down 36th Avenue East from Military Road to 176th Street, I noticed the sign said 30…
What is Sequestration?
USA.GOV — Sequestration, sometimes called the sequester, is a process that automatically cuts the federal budget across all departments and agencies. Learn more about sequestration and what it means. Congress included the threat of sequestration in the Budget Control Act of 2011 as a way to encourage compromise on deficit reduction efforts. Congress couldn’t agree…
Federal employees and unemployment
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY — The Employment Security Department is starting to get questions from federally funded workers who want to know if they qualify for unemployment benefits if they are furloughed due to federal sequestration. If you’re covering this topic this week, the following information may be useful for you. Please let me know if you…
Extreme Events research grant kick-off webinar
EPA’s Office of Research and Development/National Center for Environmental Research invites you to participate in the following Extreme Events research grant kick-off webinar on February 26-27, 2013. Please join EPA and fourteen recent recipients of research grants on climate-induced changes in extreme events in the context of air and water quality management. A goal…
Slowpitch Leagues
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Pierce County Parks and Recreation is now accepting teams for leagues that begin play in late April. Men’s, women’s, and coed leagues for varying levels of play are available for a league fee of $625. A premier men’s league is available for $900 with 20 games. Register by March 8 and…
Frontier Park Barn “Yard” Sale
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — On Saturday, April 6 Pierce County Parks and Recreation is hosting a Barn “Yard” sale at Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S in Graham. Discover great finds or sell your stuff by reserving a stall in one of the barns for $20. Sellers must reserve their stalls by March 22nd. Call 253-841-8515…
Pierce Prairie Post 