The Pierce County Council voted Tuesday, July 22, to clarify that a new ordinance is intended to ban overnight parking by tractor-trailers, not other large vehicles. Astute constituents realized that legislation approved on July 15 had unintentionally restricted more than just semi trailers, but by the weight designation had also included larger work vehicles, such…
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Sustainability Fair
Sustainability Fair As part of the Totally Tuesdays activities, on Tuesday, August 12, this family friendly event will inform you about food waste composting with worms, make your own non-toxic household cleaner, a recycle relay, and create art from trash. Held from 6:30-8:30pm at the Meridian Habitat Park, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, the…
County fun-run aims to get kids fit and active
Since running around comes naturally to kids, the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services Department wants to take that energy and give kids a chance to race on a full-size track with a crowd of fans cheering them on. Designed for ages 3-8, the Movin-N-Groovin Kids Fun Run – scheduled for July 31 in Lakewood…
The Sheriff’s Log
Sheriff Paul Pastor, July 16, 2014 Collaborate or Perish / Co-operate and Flourish In 2008 with the change in County charter, the position of Sheriff became an elected office in Pierce County. I am convinced that there is real wisdom in having the people elect the Sheriff to represent the peoples’ interests in terms of…
Pierce County Council approves restrictions on tractor-trailer parking
After removing a provision dealing with increased parking fines in general, members of the Pierce County Council voted 6-1 to restrict the parking of semi trailers along the roadside in certain areas of the county at night. Citing safety concerns for pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists, the ordinance bans commercial semi drivers from parking their trailers…
Questioning county funding of religious group
From John Ladenburg – Facebook Yesterday at a Pierce County Council committee meeting, Connie Ladenburg tried to question why the committee was funding a group called “Youth Life” when in their application, they state, “Our agency’s mission is to introduce teens to Jesus Christ”. Connie tried to call out that this is a violation of…
Shoreline Master Program – July 21 hearing
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,…
Heat advisory prompts county-wide outdoor burn ban
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…
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…
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