Pierce County will receive nearly $1.1 million to improve and protect salmon habitat. The grants were awarded to the county and other local organizations by the state’s Salmon Recovery Funding Board, which approved more than $19 million for salmon recovery projects throughout the state. “This funding provides needed money to help fulfill our commitment to…
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Pierce County schools prepare for the worst
PIERCE COUNTY — The recent tragedy that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., left everyone across the country shocked and broken hearted. As people reflect on the shooting, they often think about how the schools in their community would respond if they were to encounter an incident such as this. With school…
Fitness instructor job opportunity with Parks & Recreation
Pierce County Parks and Recreation is accepting applications for the position of a part time fitness instructor to lead fitness classes at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place. The Fitness Instructor is a highly motivated person with outstanding interpersonal skills and enthusiasm who will design a boot camp or HIIT style of workout in…
Holiday revelers can get a free ride home instead of a DUI
Holiday revelers can get a free ride home instead of a DUI The Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force, in partnership with the Pierce County Tower’s Association and Aloha Cab Company, is kicking off its holiday Home Safe Bar Program to keep would-be impaired drivers off the road. Beginning this Saturday night,…
Tax breaks for historic sites on County Council agenda
PIERCE COUNTY COUNCIL — NOTICE OF COUNCIL FINAL HEARING FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL: 3:00 pm, December 11, 2012 Pierce County Council Chambers, Room 1045 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 1. Proposal No. 2012-79, An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Amending Section 2.88.055 of the Pierce County Code, “Property Eligible for Special Tax Valuation”…
See Santa land at Thun Field, Dec. 9
Spencer Aircraft’s Annual Santa Fly-in is back from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Pierce County Airport-Thun Field, 16709 103rd Ave. Ct. E., Puyallup. Santa will be on hand for photos and candy canes will be served. Please support the Emergency Food Network by contributing canned food to the event’s holiday food…
Learn how to maximize Social Security benefits
As the economy changes and the needs of consumers change, knowing how to make the most of Social Security benefits is becoming more and more important. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, a few simple tips might save them thousands of dollars. And for those currently receiving Social Security benefits, there may be…
County selects Tracy Guerin as deputy director of Budget & Finance
Tracy Guerin, a top manager of Washington State government, has been selected as the deputy director of the Pierce County Budget and Finance Department. “Tracy brings extensive experience in the major services provided by the county and will hold a leadership role in ensuring the integrity of county finances,” said Executive Pat McCarthy. “Tracy will…
Extended hours offered for marriage licenses, passports, etc.
The Pierce County Auditor’s Office will extend licensing and passport service hours for four days in December. Here are the dates: • Thursday, Dec. 6 from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Friday, Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Sunday, Dec. 9…
FLASH! Avoid 22nd Ave & 176th TODAY Nov. 28
The Public Word people are changing out the light at 22nd Ave and 176th St today, Nov. 28. Good place to avoid! There will be a full weekend closure coming up this winter. This will be for the intersection changes. The Post will let you know when that is scheduled. It’s NOT this weekend. 14th…
County’s energy conservation guidelines put practice into policy
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County has adopted an energy conservation policy to lower operating costs and conserve energy at all county-owned buildings. The new policy contains a background of Pierce County’s sustainability goals for energy conservation, as well as guiding principles that reinforce the emphasis on energy management initiatives. “Utility rates are rising, and we…
Where your “non-vote” counted 2012
You voted, well, on most of the ballot. Was there a race where you could not decide and you left it blank? When it’s counted, that’s called an “undervote.” This election, 78.87% of the registered voters in Pierce County actually voted. Undervoting is very common. A I was perusing the election results that are effectively…
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