Pierce County residents can reduce flooding on Pierce County roads by picking up yard waste on their properties and making sure nearby storm drains are free of leaves. “Practicing preventative maintenance can go a long way,” said Brian Ziegler, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities director. “Taking the time to keep yards and storm drains…
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Free composting classes teach residents to reduce waste at home
PIERCE COUNTY — Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this fall. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste. In the yard waste class, participants will learn how to choose a bin, where to put it and how to maintain…
PCTV now available in HD on the Click! Network
The award-winning Pierce County Television (PCTV) is now available in high definition to Click! Cable TV subscribers on channel 522. “Click! Cable TV is proud to support Pierce County TV in its transition to high definition broadcasts,” said Click! General Manager Tenzin Gyaltsen. “As the number of high definition televisions in use continues to grow, this transition…
Learn how to decipher Health Care Reform
In 2014 the Affordable Care Act (aka “ObamaCare) takes effect. The health care landscape will change substantially. New provisions are included that will impact individuals and families, people with jobs and people who are unemployed. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will offer “Deciphering the Affordable Care Act,” a workshop that will provide a comprehensive…
Darth Vader and dog spotted in Spanaway Park
SPANAWAY, WA — The misty fog shrouded the park in the early hours this morning. Through the still air, you could hear faint whimpering and an occasional yelp. Out of the mist, the shadowy human figures approached, with long ropes held in their hands. Trotting along at the end of those lines, were canines, costumed…
Woof, woof walk at Spanaway Park 9 am Saturday
SPANAWAY PARK — Come dress with or without a costume for you and your canine companion. The event is Saturday, Oct 19 from 9:00 am-12 noon at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd S in Spanaway. There are routes of 1.5 & 3 miles, all paved and suitable for all abilities. Registered participants are entered into a…
2013 Compost Demonstration Grant cycle is now open
The 2013 Compost Demonstration Grant cycle is now open for Pierce County Community Gardens! For those of you unfamiliar with this opportunity – it is in partnership with Pierce County Sustainable Resources, and funded by the State Department of Ecology. New and existing community gardens in Pierce County (not in Tacoma city limits) interested in…
Sprinker set to host Regional U.S. Figure Skating Championships
See spins, jumps and beautiful choreography during the 2014 Northwest Pacific Regional U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Sprinker Recreation Center from Oct. 5-8. The championships will feature hundreds of regional skaters, some of whom will compete for a qualifying spot in the 2014 Pacific Coast Sectional Championships. Skaters come from Washington, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Wyoming…
Youth design ‘dream park’ during national 4-H experiment
PIERCE COUNTY — More than 600 Pierce County youth will join millions of students across the country during the week of Oct. 7 to participate in the 4-H Maps & Apps experiment. Youth become community planners, working in teams and using geographic information systems (GIS) and mapping techniques to plan and design a park. Each…
Judge Kitty-Ann van Doorninck earns state judicial award
Pierce County Superior Court Judge Kitty-Ann van Doorninck was honored by the state’s judiciary for outstanding contributions to youth and public education concerning the legal system. Judge van Doorninck was awarded the Washington Judges’ Foundation 2013 Judge William Nevins Award at the Washington State Fall Judicial Conference. She was nominated by the board of Safe…
Wind gust possible to 57 mph tonight!
From the National Weather Service: Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 1107 AM PDT SUN SEP 29 2013 …POWERFUL AND DAMAGING WINDSTORM TO AFFECT PARTS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON TONIGHT… .EXPLOSIVE DEVELOPMENT IS TAKING PLACE WITH A LOW PRESSURE CENTER THAT WILL MAKE LANDFALL THIS EVENING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE FAR NORTH…
Having a great time today – what rain?
SPANAWAY, WA — ABC Day at Bethel’s Spanaway Lake High School is an indoor sport, so the deluge of rain coming down today really doesn’t matter, there’s something marvelous to do in spite of it. Over at Sprinker Recreation Center, the baseball fields are too wet to drive the cars on, so the classic cars are…
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