PIERCE COUNTY — On Thursday, May 16, 21 fire and police agencies will be conducting training exercises involving water rescues in the Puget Sound at Sunnyside Beach Park in Steilacoom. The goal of the exercise is to evaluate both individual agency capabilities and their ability to effectively communicate and work together. These exercises will focus…
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Executive seeks applicants for Ethics Commission vacancy
The Pierce County Executive’s Office is accepting applications to fill an expired Ethics Commission position. The citizen commission is responsible for promoting and upholding ethical conduct in Pierce County government. Applications must be registered to vote in the State of Washington, reside in Pierce County, and employed in or retired from the private sector. Ethics…
Giving thanks for jurors who make important decisions in our community
Several hundred Pierce County residents who were summoned to jury duty got special attention this week. The Pierce County Council joined Gov. Jay Inslee in proclaiming May 6-10 as “Juror Appreciation Week” to commend citizens for performing an important civic duty. “The justice system cannot function without citizens willing to serve on jury duty,” said…
Election Observer Training
Become an Election Observer for your party. An observer is certified to watch the ballot counting process at the Pierce County Election Center. You have to say which party you are observing for, Democratic or Republican, and correspond with the coordinator for which shifts you will cover. Election Observer training will be held on Tuesday…
23rd Annual Tour de Pierce Bike Ride, June 30
Don’t miss this year’s Tour de Pierce with a new rest stop and special refreshments. This year’s June 30 date will include 30 and 50 mile marked routes. The 12 mile route is designed for families or for those new to biking. All routes include maps and cue sheets, a rest stop with refreshments, and…
Hershey Track and Field Meet, June 12
Pierce County Parks & Recreation — Pierce County Parks & Recreation is inviting boys and girls ages 9 to 14 (as of Dec 31, 2012) to compete for FREE in the Hershey Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 5:30pm. Registration begins at 4:30pm. The meet is held at Sparks Stadium, 621…
Home Safe on Cinco de Mayo
Police made over 198 DUI arrests in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties last weekend over the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Nearly eighty percent of the arrests were made in King and Pierce Counties. Over 50 officers, deputies and troopers participated in the special emphasis patrol on Saturday, May 4 organized by county-based DUI and traffic…
Emergency Management wins top award for school safety program
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Emergency Management’s school emergency preparedness program was just awarded the Exemplary National School Safety Program Award for innovative training in local schools. The ‘Pierce County All Hazards Emergency Preparedness Training Program for Schools’ was chosen for its all hazard emergency preparedness approach to school safety. This prestigious award will be…
Deadline looms to register for Puget Sound Amateur golf championship
Local golfers are preparing to test their skills against the top amateurs in the region at the 48th annual Puget Sound Amateur, to be held May 18-19 at Lake Spanaway Golf Course and Chambers Bay. Players will compete in a 36-hole stroke play format for up to $9,000 in prizes and the title of 2013…
Candidate filing begins Monday, May 13
Candidate filing begins Monday, May 13 with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office. Offices open for election this year include: • 26th Legislative District Senator – Files with the Office of the Secretary of State • Port of Tacoma Commissioners • City and Town Council Members • School District Directors • Fire District Commissioners • Park…
Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voter guide
The Elections Division is seek individuals interested in writing an “Against” statement for the August 6, 2013 Primary Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following District: • Pierce County Fire Protection District No. 3 (West Pierce Fire and Rescue) – Property Tax Levy The District failed to appoint committee members to prepare an “Against” statement for…
You can’t get through there – REALLY
Lots of cars were doing U-turns after cruising past the alternate route signs Friday night in Spanaway. No hablo Engles? Perhaps for some. But the truth is, 176th has had signs posted for a couple weeks prior to this road closure. The intersection at 22nd Avenue is having its asphalt ground and hauled away Friday night. If drivers…
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