Note about the Pierce County Council: Ideas for new ordinances or resolutions in Pierce County are first submitted by a particular council member to a sub-committee of the council where it is review and possibly amended. If passed at that level it is possibly submitted to another sub-committee, like Rules and Operations where it must also…
Category: Government
Federal financial aid application
USA.GIV — The federal government provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds to students each year. In order to get that money, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly called the FAFSA. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and easier than ever, and it gives…
Film explores Alzheimer’s from the inside
One of every eight people over 65 years has Alzheimer’s. Over half of all families are touched by Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for the disease. But there is hope. “HOPEless” is a special showing of two documentary films produced by HBO. “The Memory Tapes” explores the joys and sadness in the lives of seven…
Jobseeker workshop at Graham Library Feb. 5
There will be a joint workshop facilitated by representatives from Pierce County Library System and WorkSource. DATE: February 5, 2013 TIME: 12:00 – 5:00 pm LOCATION: Graham Library, 9202 224th St. East, Graham, WA Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized job search campaign. In this day-long workshop…
Tacoma Public Utilities rate changes coming
TACOMA PIERCE COUNTY CHAMBER — Tacoma utilities users are up for the biannual rate evaluations. Both the Environmental Services Department (surface water, wastewater, solid waste) and Public Utilities (water, electricity/power) have conducted rate cases involving a review of operations, capital needs and cost of service. Here is a comparison of Tacoma’s 2013 residential rates for…
Ice Skating Show at Sprinker Feb. 8-10
PIERCE COUNTY — The ice skating show returns to a new ice arena at Sprinker Recreation Center on February 8-10, for five exciting performances. The theme of this year’s show is Once Upon A Dream and features Olympic Silver Medalist Ben Agosto and United States Ladies Champion & Olympian Rachael Flatt. Also featured, are skaters from…
Learn the ins and outs of Medicaid
Health care costs continue to climb. Many people presume that in one way or another Medicare and/or Medicaid will pay for care, especially long term care. Medicaid, a program financed jointly by the federal and state governments, provides medical care and long term care to many individuals. Yet, while most people depend on Medicaid being…
The Weiler Bridge
As you are travelling south on the Mountain Highway past the light at 260th, you round a corner and begin to climb what is known as Muck Creek Hill. Just before that hill on the right is Weiler Road. Sitting high enough off Muck Creek to avoid flooding, Weiler road has seen a continuous growth…
Pierce Transit Public Hearing Notice – Title VI Policies
[Editor: South Pierce County should speak out on this since they lost ALL transit access south of WalMart] Pierce Transit Notice of Public Hearing: Proposed Pierce Transit Policies in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held as part of the…
Link to your annual free credit reports
From USA.GOV — You are entitled to a FREE credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) once every 12 months. You can request all three reports at once, or space them out throughout the year. It’s important to review your credit report to ensure that your personal information and…
Mt. Rainier entrance fees wavied Jan. 21
Mount Rainier National Park News Release ENTRANCE FEES TO BE WAIVED MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Mount Rainier Superintendent Randy King advises that entrance fees into Mount Rainier National Park will be waived Monday, January 21 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday. Other fee free days at National Park Service areas in 2013…
Pierce Transit Board Selects Service Reduction Plan
PIERCE TRANSIT, LAKEWOOD, WA – After lengthy consideration, the Pierce Transit Board of Commissioners on Monday evening passed a resolution directing staff to implement service reductions on September 29, 2013. The 34 percent cut in service is due the loss of Proposition 1 in November 2012. “We understand these reductions will deeply impact thousands in…
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