I am on my way to work and am dropping this quickly. Apologies for the rough draft of this resolution. Resolution No. R2016-150 Page 1 of 4 Pierce County Council 930 Tacoma Ave S, Rm 1046 Tacoma, WA 98402 Sponsored by: Councilmembers Connie Ladenburg and Derek Young 1 Requested by: Executive/Planning and Land Services…
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Pierce County Parks and Recreation looking for public input on Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park Improvements Study
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Pierce County Parks and Recreation is looking for public input on potential park improvements to Sprinker, Lake Tapps Park and Frontier Park through an online open house at http://www.piercecountywa.org/parkimprovements which will be up until Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. The open house provides individuals with the opportunity to view potential improvement design…
Compliance – Pierce County to push urban area incorporations
Here is the actual resolution before the Pierce County Council – committee hearing on June 20, 2016 and final Council hearing on June 21, 2016. There is a list at the end which tells what the county has in mind and who the involved participants are. Pierce County is currently out of compliance with the…
Pierce County Fair in Graham – August 6, 7, 8, 9
2015 ADMISSION PRICES Subject to Council approval ADULTS $5.00 CHILD 6-15 $5.00 SENIOR $5.00 *4-DAY EXHIBITOR BRACELET$ 5.00 *EXHIBITOR $1.50 PARKING $5.00 **CAMPING $65.00 217th & Meridian East in Graham, The Pierce County Fair is the Cat’s Meow Fair Hours of Operation THURSDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. FRIDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SATURDAY 10 A.M….
Sounds of music fill the air at Meridian Habitat Park
Pierce County recreation will host free live music concerts at Meridian Habitat Park in Puyallup on Friday nights in July. The concert series will feature a variety of musical styles that appeal to music lovers of all ages and tastes. Spectators are advised to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Concessions will be provided by Murph’s BBQ….
Fires break out in Frederickson July 4
This 4th of July there was sun and record-breaking temperatures. That combination turned frustrating for local firefighters. The Central Pierce water truck had no sooner finished dousing a grass fire at the Kalapus Chiropractic clinic, than another fire began on 200th near the IKEA warehouse. Thanks to Shady Acres pilot Judy Scott, the PPP got this…
Where to beat the heat…
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for hot weather for parts of the Puget Sound area this weekend. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 80s to mid 90s on Friday through Sunday. The Pierce County Department of Emergency Management reminds everyone to stay out of the heat as much…
Weekend full of summertime events
The weekend of June 27 – 28 has many summertime events taking place. Here are links to just a few… The Buckley Log Show Yelm Prairie Days Tacoma Highland Games in Graham Taste of Tacoma AUSA Zombie Epidemic 5K Slug Fest at NW Trek Tour de Pierce
Fourth of July weekend brings holiday schedule, extreme tide warning for Pierce County Ferry
The Pierce County Ferry will operate on its holiday schedule July 3 and 4. The Pierce County Ferry will operate a one-boat service. Pierce County will extend the service day on July 3 and 4 by adding a triangle departing Steilacoom at 11 p.m. to accommodate travelers. Ketron Island passengers must make a reservation by…
Comp Plan vote may impact Frederickson Town Center Project
By John Marshall The Pierce County Council is currently considering an amendment to their Comprehensive Plan & the Frederickson Community Plan. The group of investors who own the 50+ acre site on the NW corner of 176th & Canyon have requested that the County re-zone about 1/2 of the property to allow them to add…
Learn how to make decisions when you can’t
PIERCE COUNTY — Car crashes, sports injuries, work mishaps, falls, home accidents, acute diseases and infections, disasters. Something happens and suddenly you are no longer able to speak. What do you want for your care? How will your resources be spent? Who will decide? Pierce County Community Connections Aging and Disability Resources will host “Who…
Dry weather prompts county-wide burn ban
The Pierce County Fire Marshal has declared a county-wide burn ban effective 8 a.m., Monday, June 22, until further notice. Dry weather and forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, issued jointly with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association; King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Mason counties; and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)….
Pierce Prairie Post 