Pacific Lutheran University’s 2019 Ruth Anderson Public Debate: Should Tacoma Institute Rent Control? TACOMA, Wash—Rents are rising in Tacoma and surrounding areas, becoming increasingly unaffordable for vulnerable populations and the middle class. Pacific Lutheran University’s Ruth Anderson Public Debate will examine the growing cost of housing in Tacoma and whether a policy for rent control…
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County Council launching biennial budget process
The Pierce County Council has begun the process for consideration, review and approval of the 2020-21 biennial budget. The Council will be holding a series of budget retreats and Committee of the Whole (COW) meetings to review the proposed budget and department budget presentations. The schedule is as follows: Council Budget Retreats: Wednesday, Oct. 2…
Nisqually Community Forest Barbecue and Public Meeting on October 13
NISQUALLY LAND TRUST — The Nisqually Community Forest will host a free barbecue for the public from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, at Wellspring Spa in Ashford. Wellspring is located at 54922 Kernahan Road East, near the main entrance to Mount Rainier National Park and just off State Route 706. The meeting is open…
Bethel ABC Day – October 5, 2019
All Bethel Community Day (ABC Day) is fast approaching. This annual event has grown steadily over the years into a huge blockbuster in South Pierce County. Characters like Blitz from the Seahawks and the Mariner Moose have made showings in past years. Carriages rides, helicopters and even the double decker Seahawks Party Bus have visited…
JBLM hosts 6th annual Career Summit Sept. 24-25
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host the sixth annual Career Summit beginning with a Military Spouse Employment Symposium from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 24. The symposium will be followed by a networking event for service members, military spouses and veterans from 5 to 7 p.m. Both events will take…
Planning Commission’s vote on four community plans postponed until housing market study completed
The Pierce County Planning Commission has postponed its November vote on four community plan updates so a housing market study that analyzes the impacts of focusing growth on several major transportation corridors in central Pierce County can be completed. The commission will continue to hold study sessions this fall to discuss updates to the Frederickson,…
Maintenance work on Muck Creek bridge on 8th Avenue South south of Rice Kandle Road East starts Sept. 3
Pierce County will perform maintenance work on a bridge over Muck Creek located on 8th Avenue South almost a half-mile south of Rice Kandle Road East starting Sept. 3. The bridge will be reduced to one lane with alternating traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for up to two weeks. Motorists should add extra…
Pierce College Classes at Spanaway Lake High – Ribbon Cutting Aug. 27
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Join Congressman Denny Heck, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, the Bethel School Board, and many others as we officially dedicate the new Pierce College campus at Spanaway Lake High School. This new Pierce College location will give our Running Start students the opportunity to take college-level classes on campus during the day,…
42nd Annual LeMay Car Show August 31
TACOMA, WA—The 42nd Annual LeMay Show is preparing for yet another year on Sat., August 31, 2019, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. What started out as a simple gathering held by Harold and Nancy LeMay with a couple friends, a lemonade stand, and few cars has grown into show that feature over 1,000 vintage vehicles…
Sprinker Mobile Food Fest August 19, 2019
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Sprinker Recreation Center’s ballfields will have a fleet of tasty mobile goodness from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 17 at Pierce County Parks & Recreation fifth annual Mobile Food Fest. In addition to the 24 delicious reasons to attend the admission-free at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 C St….
New traffic signal coming to 38th Avenue East and 152nd Street East intersection
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — A project to add a new traffic signal system at the 38th Avenue East and 152nd Street East intersection will start Aug. 16. The work is expected to be completed in May 2020. The intersection is located to the east of Naches Trail Elementary School. During summer and fall, crews will install…
County Roads: High friction surface treatment to be applied to a few
High friction surface treatment coming to Pierce County roads Pierce County will install a surface treatment at six roadway locations starting Aug. 5. The treatment – called a high friction surface treatment – will be applied at the following locations: • 122nd Street East/Military Road East – two curves near bottom of hill • McCutcheon…
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