The Pierce County Fire Marshal has declared an immediate county-wide burn ban. Weather forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, which was issued jointly with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The indefinite ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires in…
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Motorists should fix leaks so they “Don’t Drip and Drive”
PIERCE COUNTY — Vehicle leaks can cause havoc for drivers and the environment. Motorists in Pierce County can find an affordable repair and keep pollutants out of Puget Sound, thanks to Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program. As part of the program, participating repair shops across Western Washington will conduct a free…
County council renounces human trafficking, vows to help raise awareness
With a unanimous vote Tuesday, members of the Pierce County Council approved Resolution R2014-83 which declares the County to be a “Not in My County” anti-human trafficking area. The resolution originated with the Coalition Against Trafficking (CAT), a collection of organizations working to protect children and prevent victims of human trafficking by promoting “Not in…
Tips for when driving is no longer an option
One of the most difficult challenges families face is the time when an older adult should no longer get behind the wheel of a car. The automobile is often seen as the last symbol of a person’s independence and removing that can be devastating. “Giving Up the Keys” is a conversation about ways that families…
Your chance to learn about U.S. Open at County Council meeting in University Place July 8
Now that the 2014 U.S. Open in Pinehurst, N.C., has concluded, all eyes in the golf world are now turned to University Place’s Chamber Bay Golf Course. As part of its ongoing community outreach efforts, the Pierce County Council will hold an in-district meeting on Tuesday, July 8, in University Place, to talk about the…
Experience a bit of the Scottish Highlands at Frontier Park in Graham this weekend
Experience a bit of the Scottish Highlands at Frontier Park in Graham this weekend The forty-fifth annual Tacoma Highland Games is back this weekend at Frontier Park. Beginning this year, the Tacoma Highland Games will be a two-day event. Festivities kick off Friday, June 27, with the first annual Celtic concert from 6 to 9…
County licensing available Saturday, June 28
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will open Saturday, June 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. to meet summertime demand for: Marriage licensing. Passport processing. Vehicle/vessel licensing. Pet licensing. Discover passes to state parks. Last year more than 24,000 boats were licensed in Pierce County, and all of their tabs expire on the same day:…
District Court Live Chat wins award
Pierce County wins national awards for District Court Live Chat and the FirstToSee emergency system Pierce County leads the nation when it comes to using technology to better serve the Courts and protect the public in a disaster. That’s why the County has received three national awards for District Court’s Live Chat and the FirstToSee…
Tacoma Highland Games June 27-28
The Tacoma Highland Games will be a Frontier Park in Graham on June 27-28, 2014. If you have never seen the Scottish in their kilts and doing traditional ethnic Scottish sports and music, you have something to learn. Come out to see…
Time is running out! Register now for Junk in Your Trunk at Sprinker
Pierce County’s annual “Junk in Your Trunk” community sale takes place Saturday, June 21, and all patrons are invited to attend. Admission is free. Those interested in participating as vendors must register by Friday, June 20. Junk in Your Trunk is a twist on the garage sale concept, with sellers loading up their vehicles with…
Early registration deadline approaches for popular Tour de Pierce bike ride
PIERCE COUNTY — There are just four days left to pre-register for the annual Tour de Pierce summer bicycle ride through central Pierce County. The ride begins in Puyallup at the Gold parking lot of the Washington State Fairgrounds and winds through Puyallup, Sumner and adjacent farm lands. Riders can also take advantage of a…
Are you ready to become Tacoma now?
There have been several recent hearings held by Pierce County on something being called Vision 2030. Fairly unknown, but potent part of that vision being crafted by the Puget Sound Regional Council – a board made up of elected officials, but not elected as a body – is a requirement to end the proliferation of…
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