Everyone in Pierce County is invited to watch approximately 75 immigrants become American citizens during a ceremony on Sept. 20 in Tacoma. The naturalization ceremony – the final step to attain citizenship – begins promptly at 11 a.m. at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street. The ceremony, conducted by U.S. Citizenship…
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Over 500 vehicles expected at Sept. 27 Classic Car & Truck Show
Pierce County Parks and Recreation will hold the 12th annual Hi-Tech Collision Classic Car and Truck Show at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 27. The free spectator event will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and more than 500 classic cars and trucks are anticipated to be on display. “This year we’re…
Pierce County to host purchasing forum for local businesses
The Pierce County Economic Development Department and Purchasing Division and their partners are hosting a free purchasing forum for local businesses. Attendees can learn about new and existing business opportunities with government agencies. Organizers say the forum will offer businesses a chance to: Learn first-hand how to register and compete for contracts with federal, state…
Section of Golden Given Road East to close Sept. 15-19 while new culvert is installed
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Golden Given Road East between 112th Street East and 121st Street East in Parkland will be closed Sept. 15-19 while crews install a new, larger culvert to help reduce neighborhood flooding and improve fish passage. Access for residents and traffic detour routes will be provided. The new box culvert will be…
Spanaway Park boat ramp and Bresemann Boulevard to close for construction Sept 15
The public boat ramp in Spanaway Park will be closed Sept. 15 to Oct. 24 so crews can replace the pavement in the ramp’s parking area with pervious pavement that will help filter out contaminants from stormwater before it enters the stormwater system. Bresemann Boulevard – the road through the park – will be closed to through…
District Court early closure on Sept. 12
Pierce County District Court will be closed at noon on Friday, Sept. 12 for employee training. The court will reopen on Monday, Sept. 15. This closure applies to courtrooms and public service windows of all divisions of the Court, including the Probation Division. We sincerely regret this disruption in service, and highly value the importance…
Touch a Truck – opportunity for kids
Saturday, September 6, at Sprinker Recreation Center, Pierce County Parks hosted an event where kids could get a chance to see job related vehicles up close and personal. From school buses, to hydrovacs, to paint striping machines, kids could look in, climb on and touch. Here are a few highlights in photos.
Sheriff’s Log: Risk, Trust & Restraint
By Pierce County Sheriff, Paul Pastor When we raise our right hand to swear our oath of office as a peace officer, we enter a realm of risk. Two risks are the most serious. The first risk is that we will have force used against us and will be seriously injured or killed in the…
Theft of catch basin inlet grates on the rise in Pierce County
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — More than 100 catch basin inlet grates have been stolen in unincorporated Pierce County this year, creating a public safety risk and costing the county thousands in replacement costs and staff time. The thefts are centered in Central Pierce County. These grates, which are made of cast iron, allow rainwater to enter…
County invites kids to sixth annual Touch-A-Truck event
Honk if you love trucks! Pierce County’s Parks and Recreation Services department will roll out the big-rigs on Saturday so kids of all ages can get a fun, hands-on experience at no cost. The sixth annual Touch-A-Truck event takes place Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Sprinker…
Alzheimer’s conference supports caregivers, families
Alzheimer’s is officially the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older. About one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The vast majority of care for individuals with Alzheimer’s happens in the home – provided by family members….
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