Medicare is no longer a one-size-fits-all health insurance program. Medicare now offers beneficiaries two basic options – Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage – and dozens of additional choices within each path. Knowing the differences and how to choose can save people hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. “Checking on Choices for Medicare” is an…
Category: Pierce County
New radio system improves public safety and transit
Pierce County and Pierce Transit officials are delivering on the South Sound 911 promise to improve public safety and emergency communications throughout the region by launching a new radio system. Pierce Transit shifted to the system in May. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, as well as police departments serving Gig Harbor, Fircrest and Roy, moved…
Learn how to be “WinterWise” at Oct. 25 event at McLendon Hardware in Puyallup
Pierce County is gearing up to respond to winter weather, and community members are encouraged to do the same. Residents can learn about Pierce County’s response efforts and how they can prepare for winter weather at the WinterWise Kickoff Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at McLendon Hardware at 11307 Canyon Road E….
Realize 2030 – Pierce County Comprehensive Plan
Pierce County Comprehensive Plan Updates org/realize2030. Upcoming Meetings November 3 7:00 p.m. South Hill LUAC Central Pierce Fire & Rescue-Stn 69 November 4 6:30 p.m. Mid-County LUAC Mid-County Community Center November 6 7:00 p.m. Graham LUAC Graham Public Library See all posted LUAC agendas
Pierce County road crews prepare for winter weather
Pierce County is preparing now for winter weather on county roads. Road operations crews from Pierce County Public Works and Utilities will spend Oct. 20 and 21 traveling their snow plow routes, setting up and recalibrating equipment, and reviewing the county’s Snow and Ice Response Plan in anticipation of winter weather. “While mild weather is expected…
Event provides link to disabilities and older adult services
Most older adults and people with disabilities want to remain in their own home. Knowing about available resources in the community and how to access them is one of the best things that people can do for their loved ones. Making the Link 2014 offers the opportunity for individuals and families to learn about a…
New Sheriff’s Precinct in Parkland-Spanaway opened
The new precinct for the Peirce County Sheriff’s Department has officially opened. you can see the Pierce county video here. The buildings on a street behind Frank’s Donuts, the humor is not lost on folks who find the site. The communities will have more police presence. The nearest precinct was on South Hill before this building…
Regulation of Adult Magazine and Adult Novelty Sales
This is notice of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2014-96. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Related to the Regulation of Adult Magazine and Adult Novelty Sales; Transmitting Proposed Amendments to Pierce County Code Title 18, “Development Regulations – General Provisions,” and Title 18A, “Development…
County Council sets 10 meetings for 2015 budget
Pierce County Council has scheduled 10 public meetings as it considers spending priorities for the 2015 budget. Council members will soon conclude a series of retreats at which they learned about the specifics of the 2015 budget proposal submitted Sept. 23 by County Executive Pat McCarthy. They will spend the next several weeks interviewing department…
County Council meeting Oct. 14 in Ashford
Dear Citizens of the 3rd Council District, Once a year, each council member hosts a regularly-scheduled council meeting in their district. Last year, our meeting was held at the Graham fire station. This year, we’re heading deeper into the district. The Mount Rainier Lion’s Club (27726 State Route 706 E.) in Ashford has been reserved…
Project Homeless Connect – cold weather is arriving
Community and School Leaders: As the weather turns to colder nights, we are reminded of those families and individuals in our community who are either homeless or lacking basic resources. I am hoping you can forward the attached flyers for these 2 events to all of your contacts who might be in need of resources…
Advance planning for funerals eases burdens
Decisions made in haste or under pressure are most often not the best decisions. This is particularly true at the passing of a loved one. Given these circumstances it’s not unusual for families to purchase services or overlook things that would not have been in line with the wishes and values of the deceased. “Things…
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