Ken Cook, President, Environmental Working Group — Ever looked at the labels on your shampoos, moisturizers and cosmetics? Do you really know what chemicals you’re putting on your body? Most Americans use about 10 personal care products a day. And they think that the government is making sure these products are safe – but the…
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Learn the ins and outs of Medicaid
Health care costs continue to climb. Many people presume that in one way or another Medicare and/or Medicaid will pay for care, especially long term care. Medicaid, a program financed jointly by the federal and state governments, provides medical care and long term care to many individuals. Yet, while most people depend on Medicaid being…
Back to Stage 2 burn ban in Pierce County
STAGE 2 BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR PIERCE COUNTY; STAGE 1 BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY Please rely on your home’s cleaner source of heat until air quality improves Continuing cold weather and rising air pollution have prompted a Stage 2 burn ban in Pierce County, effective at 1 p.m. on January 17,…
Open market meeting Jan 17 at Bethel Learning Center
There will be another open market meeting Jan 17 at Bethel Learning Center at 8:30 a.m. This group is working to design and implement a market for the Spanaway, Graham, Frederickson areas not unlike what they have in other communities miles to the north of us, but possibly also quite different. If you have an interest…
Pierce County lowered to Stage 1 burn ban
Please rely on your home’s cleaner source of heat until air quality improves. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is lowering the air quality burn ban to a Stage 1 in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties effective at 1 PM on January 15, 2013. The ban remains in effect until further notice. “Air pollution levels…
Habitat Stewards Training March 6-27
Habitat Stewards Training , Register Now! The National Wildlife Federation, in partnership with the Pierce Conservation District and with support from the Green Tacoma Partnership, is excited to offer the Habitat Stewards Training course March 6-27, 2013. Over the course of four evening classes and two field trips, participants will learn from local experts about natural resource…
Volunteers needed to conduct Pierce County’s annual homeless survey
The Department of Community Connections and Tacoma-Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness seek volunteers to gather census data of the homeless population and those on the verge of becoming homeless in Pierce County. The annual survey – which is in its seventeenth year – is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 24 and Friday, Jan. 25. Over…
Project Homeless Connect of Pierce County January 26 at Spanaway Elementary
On January 26, 2013 at the New Spanaway Elementary School, 415 165th St. S., Spanaway, Project Homeless Connect of Pierce County will hold an event with services and assistance for local homeless families. There will be free on-site information and/or services available including: Child Support ∙ Voter Registration ∙ Tobacco Cessation ∙ WIC ∙ Community…
Tacoma – Appeals Court Monday: Is fluoride in water medication?
From Washington Action for Safe Water Please attend the Wash State Court of Appeals – Monday, January 7 in Tacoma at 10:00am, WA Appeals Court, 950 Broadway, Suite 300, Tacoma. Your presence is needed to support three appeals court judges being asked to rule that water fluoridation is medication. Washington State Court of Appeals meets…
FREE Jazzercise Regional Open House
From Cara Cross Pierce County Parks and Recreation Try Jazzercise for free at this regional clinic on January 12 from 8:30 to 10:00am. The class will feature Pacific NW District Manager and Taping Team Member, Rich Mundy. The open house is held at Pierce County’s Meridian Habitat Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. No pre-registration…
Stage 1 burn ban called for Pierce and Snohomish counties
Use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves SEATTLE, WA – Effective at 5 p.m. December 29, 2012, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Pierce and Snohomish counties. This ban is in effect until further notice. Weather conditions are forecast to become…
Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake and Bresemann Pond lifted
The Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake and Bresemann Pond has been lifted. The toxic algae blooms have decreased in size and no longer present a public health concern. Toxic algae are capable of producing toxins and, if present in large amounts, can pose a risk to pets and people. Swallowing or prolonged skin contact…
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