PIERCE COUNTY — Sprinker Recreation Center, which serves thousands of visitors every year, has won Pierce County’s “Biggest Energy Loser” award for 2012 by cutting its energy use in half. The 35-year-old ice rink was remodeled in 2011. The remodel consisted of upgrading mechanical systems, improving the building envelope and changing out the lighting, which…
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Grant available for local stormwater project funding up to $4,000
PIERCE COUNTY — Make a Splash environmental grants of up to $4,000 are available from City of Tacoma Environmental Services to any school, business, organization or individual considering a project to help protect surface water resources within the Tacoma city limits by preventing stormwater pollution. Application materials must be postmarked or emailed by May 20,…
The Woods, Habitat project in Midland
At the Midland Community Association meeting in April, the featured speaker was Elliot Stockstad from Habitat for Humanity. The organization has started a new development in Midland called The Woods. They are currently seeking applicants that have incomes in their criteria range of approximately $21,050-$35,100 annual income. The information below is from a flyer about…
The Milroy Bridge, trusses of steel from a different era
OPINION By Marianne Lincoln The George Milroy Bridge was constructed in 1931 across the Puyallup River between Tacoma and Puyallup. A plaque on the bridge tells a few details of its history. Built by the Kart Construction Company, the steel truss bridge has served the county for 82 years. Though small for a bridge in…
Milroy Bridge over Puyallup River to close April 17 for inspection
PIERCE COUNTY — The Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River at 66th Avenue East and River Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 17 to allow crews to perform a detailed structural inspection and general maintenance. Motorists should use an alternative route during the closure. Crews from Pierce County Public…
County Council votes to begin road closure process for section of 180th in Frederickson
On Tuesday, April 9, the Pierce County Council voted unanimously for Resolution 2013-20 which begins the process to close a section of 180th Street in Frederickson next to James Hardie. The company is looking to expand production due to increased demand in the region. Monday evening, April 8 at 6 p.m., local residents were invited…
KIRO TV covers Virdell case
April 10, KIRO TV’s Deborah Horne visited with Paul and Melanie Virdell about the case of their missing son. It has been over a year since 18 year old Chris Virdell went missing and the family is certain he met with foul play.In KIRO’s coverage, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department also admits this is most likely a homicide case….
County Council considering some voter precinct changes
Proposal No. 2013-15, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Ordinance No. 2012-12s and Adopting New Voting Precinct Boundary Maps, Pursuant to Chapter 29A.16 of the Revised Code of Washington. Sponsored by: Councilmembers Stan Flemming, Connie Ladenburg and Douglas G. Richardson Department contact persons: Auditor’s Office – Mike Rooney, (253) 798-2148 and Mary Johnson-Hall, (253)…
Parks events for summer
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — http://www.piercecountywa.org/parks http://www.twitter.com/pierceco Bricks‐4‐Kidz Bricks 4 Kidz offers fun, hands‐on programs where kids can learn, build, and play with LEGO® bricks. Our specially designed project kits and theme‐based models provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz approach to educational play. Bricks 4 Kidz provides an enriching atmosphere where kids can develop their…
2013 Pierce County Annual Export Forum, no charge to businesses, April 26
PIERCE COUNTY — The World Trade Center Tacoma and the Pierce County Economic Development Department are pleased to once again host this event for companies thinking about exporting or those looking for additional markets to enter. There is No Charge for this event and it is a great way to get up to speed on…
Open House at James Hardie plant discusses expansion and road closure
Monday, April 8, the James Hardie plant in Frederickson hosted their residential neighbors for an Open House. Kit Mattson of Puget Sound Properties and Engineering Manager Chris Davis of James Hardie described the issues the plant is facing in terms of increasing business levels, the need for expansion, the jobs they expect to create and the process…
Most Magnificent Mutt Show April 6
DAFFODIL FESTIVAL — On April 6 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Frontier Park – ”Home of the Pierce County Fair”, 21802 Meridian Ave. E, Graham, WA will be the Daffodil Festival’s Most Magnificent Mutt Show. For Event information, please contact Betty Backstrom – 253-847-4754 or visit their website here. This is a great event…
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