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…
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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….
Your feet may be telling you something
We walk all over them but most of the time there’s no complaint – until it’s too late. The average woman will own 450 pairs of shoes in a lifetime. Men will own about half that many. Yet few people have their feet measured professionally, trusting only their feel. But a lifetime of ill-fitting shoes…
Invitation to RallyPoint/6 grand opening Sept. 3
RallyPoint/6 invites you to attend a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at noon to tour the new facility, meet the team and hear guest speakers. The nonprofit organization – which supports all generations of all military branches, veterans and military family members – operates the state’s largest privately-funded resource portal for employment, education,…
Evening Yoga Classes
A new session of Hatha Yoga at the Frontier Park Lodge, 21800 Meridian S in Graham starts Tuesday, Sept 16 & Thursday, Sept 18. The 6 week program runs from 6:30-7:45pm for a fee of $54 for one night per week or $108 for 2 nights per week. All levels are welcome. To pre-register call…
Human Trafficking – Local Concerns
Presented by Graham Citizens Action Team at the Pierce County Library in Graham, 9202 224th St E, Graham, WA 98338. Human Trafficking Local Concerns Speaker: Jim McCune – Pierce County 3rd District Councilperson Graham Citizen’s Action Team 6pm Thursday Aug. 28, 2014 At Graham Library For info: g-kcc.org Graham-Kapowsin Community Council When: Thu Aug 28,…
Purchasing Forum for Local Businesses
A Purchasing Forum for local businesses. There is no charge to attend. Learn of new and existing business opportunities with government agencies. The Forum will offer your business a chance to: • Learn first-hand how to register and compete for contracts with federal, state and local government agencies • Ask questions of a panel of…
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