Category: Pierce County

Executive McCarthy appoints Ginny Dale as HR director

PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy announced on Monday, June 3, she has selected Ginny Dale as director of the Human Resources Department. Dale has worked as a human resources professional and manager for the State of Washington since 1991. She served as the acting State Human Resources director and is currently assistant…

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Pierce County Library news

New York Times Best Selling Author Paula McLain Brings Smiles to Pierce County Approximately 500 people laughed and learned from New York Times best selling author Paula McLain at the final 2013 Pierce County READS’ event on Friday, May 17 at McGavick Conference Center @ Clover Park Technical College, in Lakewood. See photos from the author…

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Townsend Farms berry drink implicated in outbreak of Hepatitis A

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A that may be linked to Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend, a frozen berry and pomegranate seed mix. As of May 31, 2013, there had been 30 individuals from 5 states infected with Hepatitis…

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Pierce Transit Adjust Bus Schedules Beginning Sunday, June 9

Lakewood, WA – Effective June 9, Pierce Transit bus service and SHUTTLE service for people with disabilities will have several changes made to current schedules.  In an effort to maintain as much service as possible, some reduction needs to be made now before the major service cuts occur on September 29. Beginning June 9, a…

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Workshop on Parkinson’s Disease June 11

PIERCE COUNTY — Are you or someone you love living with Parkinson’s Disease? Learn the latest information on research, medication, and lifestyle changes that can improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources in collaboration with the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation will host “Taking on Parkinson’s”, a…

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Hosmer St. former District Court site to be sold

TACOMA, WA — This is notice of the Rules and Operations Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2013-50. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Ratifying the Sale of Certain County-Owned Surplus Real Property Located at 1902 96th Street South, Tacoma, Washington, Commonly Referred to as the Former Hosmer District Court Property; and…

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Jeffrey Brown appointment to Planning Commission

This is notice of final Council hearing on Proposal No. R2013-54. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of Jeffrey Brown (District 6) to the Pierce County Planning Commission. The Final Council hearing on this proposal is set for June 4, 2013, at 3:00 pm. The final Council hearing will be held…

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Auditor announces 3-day filing period for open seats

A special 3-day candidate filing period will be held June 5-7, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. State law requires a reopening of the filing period when no one files for a position during the regular filing period. Declarations of Candidacy will be accepted for the following offices: City of Roy – Council Position…

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Spaghetti Feed May 31 to help start up a park in Frederickson

There’s a Spaghetti Feed on Friday to help raise funds and awareness of a park project in Frederickson. Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park (FSJCP)  will hold the event at Clvoer Creek Elementary School on Friday, May 31st from 5 to 8 p.m. The address for Clover Creek Elementary is 16715 36th Ave East,…

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Pierce County Library News

Tell Pierce County Library Foundation How to Put Your Donations to Work Your opinions are important to help Pierce County Library Foundation determine future giving priorities. Your name will be entered in a drawing for a fabulous four-course fondue dinner just by taking a brief survey. Thank you! Block Play: May 28 and June 1…

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