The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its fall Community Academy program. The Parkland-Spanaway academy begins Sept. 18 and will meet each Thursday evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The academy is an opportunity for participants to learn first-hand about law enforcement in Pierce County and to…
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Pierce County Auditor’s Office recognized for ballot drop-box program
Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, Elections Supervisor Shannon Cortez, and Elections Specialist Dave Heinemann accepted a national award in San Francisco on Thursday, Aug. 21, for their office’s work on the highly-successful ballot drop-box program. The Guardian Award, given by the National Association of Election Officials, recognizes a practice that exemplifies the organization’s principles and standards…
Sheriff’s Log: Effective Law Enforcement versus “Starvation Staffing”
By Paul Pastor Years ago, in California, I had a part time job that put me in contact with people who raised and trained horses. I remember one old wrangler and horse trainer telling a tall tale about how he was trying to reduce the cost of boarding horses. He claimed to have hit upon…
Barnyard Dynasty – it’s time for the Fair!
GRAHAM, WA — Frontier Park in Graham is alive with rides, delicious and tasty treats, displays, rides, games, crafts, produce and of course, barnyard animals! It’s time for the annual Pierce County Fair. This year the fair runs from August 7th to the 10th. Friday and Saturday it begins at 10 a.m. and ends at…
Council proclaims Aug. 9 to be “Pierce County Early Learning Day”
In recognition of First 5 Fundamentals Family Fun Fair kick-off event, members of the Pierce County Council unanimously approved Proposed Resolution R2014-93, designating Aug. 9 as “Pierce County Early Learning Day.” The First 5 Fundamentals program, which began in 2006, is a collaboration of over 40 community organizations working together to achieve the common goal…
New County Council proposal would bring parity to employee evaluations
Proposed Ordinance 2014-59, which will be considered by the County Council’s Rules and Operations Committee on Aug. 11, would allow non-represented employees to challenge, grieve or appeal a supervisor’s performance evaluation – a right that represented employees already enjoy in statute. Pierce County law requires certain provisions with regard to county employee performance evaluations; however…
Volunteers needed for Pierce County Fair
Volunteers are needed for the PIERCE COUNTY FAIR at Frontier Park. Location: 21718 Meridian Ave E, Graham, WA 98338 Date: Thu. Aug. 7th through Sun. Aug. 10th 2014 Time: THURSDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. FRIDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SATURDAY 10 A.M. -10 P.M. SUNDAY 10 A.M. – 6 P.M. Signup at the Web site Volunteer…
Free document shredding
Free Document Shredding Saturday, Aug 2nd 10am-2pm at the North Gate into the Pierce County Fair Parking lot, Frontier Park in Graham. Sponsored by Cintas and the Pierce County Fair. The Fair is August 7th to 10th this year.
Puget SoundCorps to help restore urban forest near Spanaway Creek
A Puget SoundCorps crew will remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from trees in Pierce County’s Bresemann Forest starting Aug. 4. Getting rid of these invasive plants will improve the health of the trees and the adjacent Spanaway Creek. Pierce County obtained the Puget SoundCorps’ assistance through the Urban Forestry Restoration Project, administered by Washington State…
County shoreline decision committee meeting
This is notice of Community Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. 2013-45s. An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Relating to the Pierce County Shoreline Master Program; Amending Chapter 1.22 of the Pierce County Code (PCC), “Pierce County Hearing Examiner Code”; Title 18 PCC, “Development Regulations – General Provisions”; Title 18A PCC, “Development…
Workshop offers tips for scam prevention
Seniors are the target of choice for scammers and other crooks. Financial scams often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses. And it’s not just…
Homeowners invited to workshops on caring for stormwater systems in their neighborhood
Pierce County homeowners and homeowner association members are invited to attend a free workshop in August to learn how to prepare their neighborhood stormwater systems for the rainy season. Homeowners will learn simple steps to maintain storm drains, swales and stormwater ponds located within their neighborhood. Additionally, homeowner associations will learn how planning in advance for…
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