PIERCE COUNTY — Meet Me in the Park is a unique program designed by Pierce County Parks, offered in partnership with Metro Parks Tacoma, that provides vital small group social and recreational connections for community members of all abilities who have experienced heightened isolation as a result of the pandemic. Now more than ever, we…

Today, over 40% of Americans buying a home are shopping with older relatives in mind.  There are many reasons why adult children may consider having their aging parents move in with them. Some prefer the advantages provided by intergenerational living, while others deem it necessary to provide affordable extended care. “Bringing Parents Home” will examine…

[Remote Participation is provided by calling in to (253) 215-8782 using (Webinar ID: 971-4879-9775)] The Pierce County Council’s Economic and Infrastructure Development Committee and final Council will hold hearings on Proposal No. 2020-108. It is an Ordinance of the Pierce County Council and will Adopting the 2021-2026 Transportation Improvement Program and 2021-2034 Fourteen-Year Ferry Program,…

Monday, October 19, at 1:30 p.m., the Community Development Committee of the Pierce County Council attempted to get through all the last minute amendments, but due to some diligent community members making comments, they did not get through the entire agenda for the Zoning changes for Centers and Corridors. Community members vocalized how much would…

Looking closely at some moves the County Council has made in the past years and a new chart buried in the Frederickson Community Plan that is about to go to the Council for Final approval on October 27, it is apparent the road easement the planners put along the south side of Liberty Middle School…

Stan and Joan Cross Park opens; design features sustainable restoration of historic barns and accessible play areas PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Parks has completed the development of the northern 4-acres of the 64-acre Stan and Joan Cross Park site. This development represents phase 1 of the park’s master plan. Stan and Joan Cross Park…

By Marianne Lincoln So many people are new to Pierce County, a link to the governing code might be useful. Pierce County Became a Charter County in 1980 adopting this Charter. Since that time, every 10 years, a Charter Commission is elected to review an update that Charter. There are also Charter updates made by…

PIERCE COUNTY — As social distancing continues to be the not-so-new normal, we are adding a new way to get in touch with our project team. Visit us during our virtual office hours to learn about the project and ask questions!  Virtual office hours  We loved hearing from the community at our virtual town hall…

Due to the corona virus restrictions, Pierce County Council meetings are held remotely, but you can still participate. The following information is expanded from the council information to help guide you to the sites and procedures. It is easiest if you can use ZOOM. Watching on TV or listening by phone you can still comment…

FREE food & supplies for seniors 60 & older in zip codes 98338 & 98344 Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10 AM PDT – 11 AM PDT at Frontier Park Graham WA, the Graham-Kapowsin Community Council will have food and supplies form the CARES Act for local seniors. It may be too late for October…

Popular Woof Woof dog walk starts at So. Hill Community Park The Woof Woof Walk will take place this year at the South Hill Community Park and Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail in Puyallup on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.-noon. Both people and pet participants are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for this festive walking event….

JBLM — Col. Christopher H. Warner, M.D., commander, Madigan Army Medical Center, has been suspended from his duties pending an investigation that is unrelated to Madigan or its personnel. Due to the ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further at this time.  Col. Scott B. Roofe, M.D., Madigan’s deputy commander, is…