OLYMPIA – Up to 60,000 people in Washington will be shut off of unemployment benefits when the federal Emergency Unemployment Compensation program ends on Dec. 29. Since being activated in July 2008, the program has paid more than $5.6 billion in federally funded unemployment benefits to more than 407,000 jobless workers in this state, according…
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Stage 1 burn ban called for Pierce County effective 1 p.m., Nov. 25 until further notice
The use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2012 – Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Pierce County, effective at 1:00 p.m. PST. This ban is in effect until…
The election isn’t over until the counting finishes, here’s where to watch
Election night is so exciting, but now the work has begun. All the ballots have to be received and counted. That process can take a couple weeks after the election, especially with the high turnout of a Presidential election. The actual election certification date is November 27. If there are any recounts, it could be…
Need a Voter’s Guide?
The Pierce Prairie Post supports people who believe that voting is part of their American civic duty. Often in a general election, your voter’s pamphlet arrives after you receive your ballot, days after. For your convenience, we are providing links to 3 Voter’s Guides that we know of. Link to the 2012 General Election Voter’s…
Two Pierce County Legislative Candidate Forums – meet them before you vote
Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W. Pioneer, Monday October 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Candidates for the State House and Senate representing Pierce County’s Legislative Districts 2, 25 and 27 will participate in a citizen forum on Monday, Oct. 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 W. Pioneer…
Elections, get informed before voting, but please vote
Ballots for the November 6th election will begin arriving in the mail around the 19th of October. If you are overseas with the military, it will likely be even sooner. The POST wants you all to be informed voters so this is an article jam packed with links for you to get to know the…
McKenna accident requires hazardous material cleanup
From the Washington State Department of Ecology, 9/7/12 About 10 a.m. on Sept. 3 an incident was reported in McKenna, Washington. A tanker truck rolled over, spilling approximately 3,000 gallons of landfill wastewater called leachate. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. WSP identified him as Mark Webb of Colville. The truck he was driving…
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