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The Pierce County Staff dubbed it City of Pierce, they now suggest that was misleading and they should refer to the urban designated areas of unincorporated Pierce County as Urban Pierce. The following photos are the PowerPoint Presentation given by PALS to the County Council members regarding the transition of the…
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June 24-25, 2016 Highland Games in Graham
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Link for mote information http://tacomagames.org/ ?
Tuesday at Friday Harbor – Part I
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By Marianne Lincoln Was it a whim? Was it flighty? Whatever it was, I realized it was time to get out of town for a couple days and give my spirit a little boost. The ferry schedules to the San Juan Islands are a bit complex. If took half a day…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord enters prescribed ecological burn season
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The annual prescribed burn season at JBLM for ecological restoration, habitat maintenance and wildfire prevention is underway, according to JBLM Directorate of Public Works’ Environmental Division. JBLM conducts ecological burns throughout the spring and summer for two reasons. First, the dry conditions ensure invasive species such as Scot’s Broom are…
Compliance – Pierce County to push urban area incorporations
Here is the actual resolution before the Pierce County Council – committee hearing on June 20, 2016 and final Council hearing on June 21, 2016. There is a list at the end which tells what the county has in mind and who the involved participants are. Pierce County is currently out of compliance with the…
Pierce City? You may get incorporated!
Here is the latest hearing notice from the Pierce County Council on turning South Pierce County into a city… This is notice of Community Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2016-79. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Related to Comprehensive Plan Certification by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC); Expressing County…
July 4 “Freedom Fest” at JBLM for DOD ID cardholders and guests only: Not open to the general public
July 4 “Freedom Fest” at JBLM for DOD ID cardholders and guests only: Not open to the general public JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – This year, the July 4th “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord is for DOD ID cardholders and their guests only, and is not open to the general public. DOD ID cardholders…
Flag Lowering – immediate, for Orlando victims
Pursuant to the Presidential Proclamation issued on June 12, Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor of the victims of the attack in Orlando, Fla. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Thursday, June…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE Tuesday, June 14, 2016 to Wednesday, June 15, 2016 TIME 8 a.m. (June 14) to 2 p.m. (June 15) continuously FIRING OF M777 155mm Howitzers The purpose of the late night training is for unit proficiency training on…
Do you have a historically-significant property?
PIERCE COUNTY — The Pierce County Register of Historic Places (Register) is one of the important tools utilized by Pierce County to provide public recognition and measures of protection for historically-significant properties in Pierce County. Properties are designated to the Register through a nomination process which include evaluation and determination of eligibility for listing by the Landmarks…
Grandparenting has a new look
PIERCE COUNTY — Children today face many extraordinary challenges and opportunities. That’s even more true for grandparents. Kids face so many issues in their lives and they often bring those challenges to home and family. “Conversations on Grandparenting” is an informal discussion about how grandparents can provide the support and guidance that children need today….
Pierce County Provides Shelter for Homeless Young Adults
Kurt Miller, Executive Director, Community Youth Services-Pierce County, will be speaking about the new homeless youth shelter in Tacoma. He will provide statistics on who is being served and the successes that have been seen. In addition, Kurt will discuss future plans for the Young Adult Shelter, a Day Center, and a Youth Home. Please…
Pierce Prairie Post 