OLYMPIA – The statewide WorkSource system has launched a new online calendar that makes it easier for job seekers to learn about job fairs or to register for job-search workshops anywhere in Washington. The calendar allows job seekers to view and pre-register for workshops on résumés, interviewing skills and other job-search techniques. Hiring events, job clubs…
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Special County Council meeting to appoint a Senator for the 28th Legislative District
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Pierce County Council will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, starting at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of consideration of an Emergency Resolution making an appointment to the position of State Senator representing the 28th Legislative District. Proposal No. R2013-58, An Emergency Resolution of…
State Senator Mike Carrell passes away May 29
State Senator Mike Carrell (R) of the 28th legislative district which includes the Elk Plain area near Spanaway succumbed this morning to complications in his treatment. He was receiving treatment at the University of Washington Medical Center. More can be read at the News Tribune site http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2013/05/29/sen-mike-carrell-dead-at-69/ The Post wishes to extend prayers and condolences…
Pierce County unemployment still far higher than King County
Numbers released this week show Pierce County unemployment at 8.1% is still higher than both of its neighbors, King and Thurston. In fact, King County has dropped to a low of 4.4% and Pierce has dropped 1.2% over March 2013. Lewis and Grays Harbor counties remain with double digit unemployment. For those of us in…
Flag lowering May 15
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this…
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 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…
April 11, Transportation Policy meeting of Puget Sound Regional Council
Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., will be the Transportation Policy Board meeting for the Puget Sound Regional Council. These meetings are held in Seattle at the office of the Regional Council, 1011 Western Ave., Ste. 500. You may wonder why a meeting in Seattle is important to south Pierce County? There…
Comprehensive Jobseeker Strategies workshop April 8
A joint workshop facilitated by representatives from Pierce County Library System and WorkSource. Monday, April 8, 2013, 12:00PM – 5:00PM Parkland/Spanaway Library 13718 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA Today’s economy requires job seekers to know how to conduct a deliberate and organized job search campaign. This workshop will provide you with proven strategies to help…
Unemployment is up in Pierce County 0.4% over previous month, down 0.7% in King
Pierce County unemployment climbed 0.4% from January to February while King County dropped 0.7%. Thurston County unemployment rose 0.1%.
County lowers flags in memory of Booth Gardner, former Governor and County Executive
PIERCE COUNTY – Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered that flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in memory of former Gov. Booth Gardner, who passed away last Friday. State flags will remain at half-staff until close of business on Saturday, March 30 or first thing Monday morning, April 1. Gardner also served as…
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