This is Notice of Rescinded Final Council Hearing on Proposal No. 2014-108. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Chapter 5.40 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), “Usage Standards for Pierce County Airport – Thun Field”; Expanding the Scope of Chapter 5.40 PCC to Include the Tacoma Narrows Airport; Repealing the Pierce County Airport…
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Retirement for “average folks” will look different
If you look at advertising, it’s all about expanding your portfolio and enjoying the good life. While that may be true for some, most Americans will experience something quite different. “Retirement for ‘Average’ Folks” explores what most people will face when they approach retirement. It will also offer practical tools that will help people better…
Leave your old flame behind – Upgrade to cleaner heat
Air quality in much of Pierce County does not meet federal standards for healthy air during colder fall and winter months, when many households rely on wood-burning devices for heating. In addition to enhanced enforcement of burn bans in the Tacoma-Pierce County Smoke Reduction Zone, a new regulation requires old wood stoves that are not…
Ribbon cutting for the 176th Street corridor project
Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy, Public Works Director Brian Ziegler and Councilman Jim McCune joined Steve Gorchester, Executive Director of the Transportation Improvement Board (Washington State) for the ceremony. 176th residents Shirley and Abe Adams helped cut the ribbon. The Adams live near B Street on 176th. They had an accident coming out of their…
Winds force Fantasy Lights to close again; Parks offers more half-priced nights to compensate
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Due to the high winds and stormy conditions predicted for Thursday evening, Dec. 11, the Pierce County Parks and Recreation department has opted to close its winter Fantasy Lights experience for the night in the interest of safety. Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park also stayed dark the previous night for the…
Pierce County Coalition Against Trafficking
Hello all, The Pierce County Coalition Against Trafficking hopes that you will be able to attend our monthly meeting tomorrow evening. We meet once a month on the second Tuesday of the month to plan and discuss our mission to end trafficking in Pierce County. We are currently planning several events for January through March…
Council to hold final on-location meeting of 2014 at new Parkland/Spanaway Sheriff’s precinct
The Pierce County Council holds at least one of its regular Tuesday meetings in each of the seven council districts each year. The final stop on the 2014 tour will be at the new Parkland/Spanaway Sheriff’s precinct on Dec. 9 at 5:30 p.m. The address is 14113 Pacific Ave. S. (click here for a map)….
Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management, water quality storm drainage plans, rate structures, capital improvement projects, financing, and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management division of Pierce…
New traffic signal configuration goes live Dec. 5 at Orting-Kapowsin Highway and 224th Street East
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Motorists traveling through the intersection of Orting-Kapowsin Highway and 224th Street East will notice a new traffic signal configuration starting Friday, Dec. 5. The signal in the eastbound direction on 224th Street East now includes a flashing yellow arrow, which allows motorists to turn left through the intersection if there are…
The 2015 Green Partnership Fund (GPF) is now open
Pierce Conservation District is announcing that the 2015 Green Partnership Fund (GPF) is now open and accepting Letters of Interest (LOI). GPF grants are available to further PCD’s mission of supporting natural resource and sustainable agriculture projects in Pierce County. The GPF is funded through the Natural Resource Conservation Fee drawn from the citizens of Buckley, Dupont,…
Celebrate completion of 176th Street East corridor with Dec. 10 ribbon cutting
Government officials are inviting Pierce County residents to celebrate the completion of a series of projects along the 176th Street East corridor between B Street East and State Route 161 with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 10. The ceremony kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Station No. 60,…
2014 General Election Certification and Recount
The 2014 General Election was certified by the Pierce County Canvassing Board today, bringing the election to a close. Results are available on the Pierce County Elections website (www.piercecountyelections.org). The Canvassing Board has ordered a recount for one race. Pierce County Council District 7 is separated by just 93 votes or .00224, requiring a manual…
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