The Pierce County Council has voted to toughen the rules for abandoned or blighted properties in unincorporated areas in an effort to protect neighborhoods. The Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to close gaps in the county’s regulatory authority to address blight. “Abandoned and poorly maintained properties lower property values, attract vandalism and other…
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RallyPoint/6 chooses Pierce County for private, 1-stop resource center
Pierce County and the South Sound enjoy a special relationship with military services members and their families. So it only makes sense that RallyPoint/6 chose Lakewood to open the state’s largest private, one-stop resource center. The nonprofit organization – which supports transitioning service members, National Guard and Reservists, veterans and military families – is now…
Human Trafficking – Jim McCune, Pierce County Council
Dear Editor, Every year, human traffickers generate billions of dollars in profits by victimizing millions of people around the world and here in the United States. Human trafficking is considered to be one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world. Pierce County is not immune from the horrors of this evil. As the…
Pierce Conservation District’s 23rd Annual Native Bare Root Plant Sale
March 1 from 9-1 at 5430 66th Ave E in Puyallup, 98371. Spring is the perfect time to plant bare root plants, and bare root is the most economical way to purchase them!! The Pierce Conservation District is featuring 30+ species of plants native to Western Washington as well as plastic tree tubes and spray…
Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management; water quality; storm drainage plans; rate structures; capital improvement projects; financing; and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management…
Memorial sign unveiling and DUI patrol remembers Graham teen killed by impaired driver
Two new memorial signs intended to remind motorists of the deadly consequences of impaired driving will be unveiled near Graham on Friday, Feb. 21 to remember a Bethel Junior High School student whose life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver. The sign unveiling ceremony, set for 1 p.m., will remember 14-year-old Daniel Morse,…
Executive McCarthy: Frederickson plant remains important part of Boeing’s future
PIERCE COUNTY — The following is a statement by Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy regarding Boeing’s decision to build the 777X wing plant in Everett: “During this process, I met with senior Boeing leadership and received personal assurances that Frederickson will be a big part of the company’s future plans. The company has 1,800 employees…
Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management; water quality; storm drainage plans; rate structures; capital improvement projects; financing; and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management Division of Public…
County Auditor launches new look for recorded document searches
PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Auditor’s Office records 250,000 public documents each year, including deeds, liens, foreclosures, maps and more. Approximately 38,000 people visit the Auditor’s Office website to access these records. “Providing easy access to important public documents is a top priority,” said Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson. “Creating a public access portal…
Volunteer applications now available for 2015 U.S. Open Championship
UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. (Feb. 10, 2014) – The United States Golf Association (USGA) and Chambers Bay today announced that volunteer applications for the 115th U.S. Open Championship are now available. The 2015 U.S. Open, the first to be played in the Pacific Northwest, is scheduled for June 15-21 at Chambers Bay. Approximately 4,500 unpaid volunteers…
Tacoma Artists Decorate Houses for Auction
TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma based artists were invited to create original works of art for Shared Housing Services “Spring for Housing” dinner auction to be held March 1, 2014 at the Tacoma Golf and Country Club. The art pieces began as 10” by 12” craft model houses that the artists transformed into sensational art…
Sheriff’s Community Academy openings
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its winter Community Academy program. The University Place academy begins Feb. 20 and will meet each Thursday evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The South Hill academy begins March 19 and will meet each Wednesday evening from 7 to 9:30…
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