PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County roadsides will get their annual makeover this spring and summer. An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start April 1, and continue through June. Targeted noxious weeds and brush control applications will occur through the end of November as needed. Only federal- and state-approved herbicides…
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Sewer connection assistance available for residents and projects
Pierce County is accepting applications for individuals or projects that need assistance connecting to the sewer system. This help is to available residents and projects located in Public Works and Utilities’ Sewer Service Area, a 117-square-mile basin serving the urbanized incorporated and unincorporated areas of Pierce County. Public Works and Utilities collects wastewater for 35…
Most Magnificent Mutt Show on March 29th
The Pierce County Fair will host the Most Magnificent Mutt Show on March 29th beginning with registration at 9:00 AM. This event is for kids with dogs and the child must be 14 years or younger. All classes will be judged by the daffodil court with winners being invited to walk in the Junior Daffodil Parade…
March 24 special land use meeting for Frederickson
By John Marshall, FCCCC Secretary The Frederickson Land Use Advisory Commission (FLUAC) will hold a meeting on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 7PM. The meeting will be held at the Bethel School Dist. Offices @ 516 176th St. E. At this meeting, County Staff will present proposed changes to the Frederickson Community Plan that would be…
Frontier Wins Middle School Battle of the Books
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — For the eleventh year in a row, students from across the district competed in the Middle School Battle of the Books. This year the event took place at the newly remodeled commons at Bethel Middle School. Battle of the Books is a fun, academic based competition. The program is designed to encourage…
Packed house for public hearing on lake land use
The Pierce County Council had a room full of people at PLU’s Scandinavian Cultural Center Thursday for the public hearing on their rules to comply with DOE’s Shoreline Management Plan. The crowd was polite, mostly stuck to their allotted times and had some very significant things to say about “their” lake. Patrick Heade was the one…
Chambers Bay posts record revenues as U.S. Open excitement builds
PIERCE COUNTY — Chambers Bay Golf Course broke records in several financial categories in 2013 as excitement increased in advance of next year’s U.S. Open. The 4th quarter financial report, released this week by County Executive Pat McCarthy, showed operating revenues increased more than $1 million over the prior year, a gain of 23 percent….
Kerry Hooks to be appointed to the Frederickson Advisory Commission
This is notice of final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2014-31. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of One New Member (Kerry Hooks) to the Frederickson Advisory Commission. The Final Council hearing on this proposal is set for March 25, 2014, at 3:00 pm. The final Council hearing will be held…
Potential Acquisition of Certain Flood Risk and Damaged Properties
This is notice of final Council hearing on Proposal No. R2014-21. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Related to the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Utility; Finding that the Public Works and Utilities Department has Complied with Provisions of the 2014 Budget; and Authorizing Potential Acquisition of Certain Flood Risk and Damaged Properties…
Battle with a Steamroller – for Spanaway Lake
SPANAWAY, WA — The Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) came up with new shoreline regulations and has charged counties and cities to implement the new guideline. Although Pierce County was dragging its governmental feet in doing so, the DOE rattled their cage this past year with reminders of the state benefits that could be taken…
Lake Owners! Prep meeting Wednesday March 19
By Sherry Haviland Just a reminder — we are having a quick meeting tomorrow — Wed, March 19th at Spanaway Elementary School library at 6:30 pm to 8 pm! Bring your friends, neighbors and letters that were signed by your neighbors! We will be preparing for Thursday’s hearing at PLU at 5:30 in the Scandinavian…
Anderson Island on a quiet Saturday in March
By Marianne Lincoln Saturday afternoon I wandered to the Town of Steilacoom, parked my car and bought a ticket for the Anderson Island Ferry. As a walk on, I spent $5.15 for the ticket, but since I needed more than two hours on the island, parking was $6. In between the interruptions by trains rolling…
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