Pursuit suspect flies off Golden Given hill near Brookdale

A suspect being pursued by Pierce County Sheriff Deputies failed to negotiate the turn on Golden Given Road where it drops down to Brookdale Road. Instead, he went straight downhill, landing in the backyard between two Parkland area houses this evening between 7:30 and 8:00 p.m. The road was closed as emergency responders worked to…

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Military Retiree Appreciation Day at JBLM Friday

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash — Joint Base Lewis-McChord will host its annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day event Friday, May 15, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at American Lake Conference Center, on JBLM Lewis North. Event officials are expecting approximately 2,500 military beneficiaries to attend. Military Retiree Appreciation Day events include: Madigan Army Medical Center Health…

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Pierce County Coalition Against Trafficking – May 12

“What Then?” What happens when women are physically set free from a life style that has taken everything they are away? Imagine:  Your innocence is lost.  You know more about the seamier side of life than anyone should.  All your firsts were taken away, especially if you were trafficked as a child or young woman. …

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Kids Night Out With Legos® – May 29

Bricks 4 Kidz – LEGO® Kids Night Out With Legos® On Friday, May 29, kids ages 5-13 can build motorized models with LEGO®.  This kids only event is held at the Frontier Park Lodge, 21800 Meridian S in Graham. It runs from 6:00-9:30pm and includes a pizza dinner for a fee of $25 for 1st…

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Open house on flood insurance maps planned for May 19 in Gig Harbor

PIERCE COUNTY — Homeowners and businesses located near coastal areas have are invited to view updated federal flood insurance rate maps at a May 19 open house in Gig Harbor. These maps, created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), are used by property owners and federal, state and local agencies to determine standards for…

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Franklin Pierce Citizen’s Committee crafts bond proposal to school board

By Marianne Lincoln On May 7, the ad hoc committee studying the Franklin Pierce School District facilities needs finalized a list of ranked needs to present to the school board. In a crafted proposal they will present at the next board meeting, they proposed many capital projects greatly needed in the district. The proposal is…

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Mom & Son Dance – May 8TH

PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — On Friday, May 8th mothers and sons can enjoy and evening just for you.  There will be fun dancing tunes, games, and crafts.  The fee per couple is $18 and $7 for each additional son. A professional photographer will be onsite with reasonably priced photos to take home at the end…

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Puget Sound Starts Here Month challenges residents to protect local waters

PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County is teaming up with hundreds of organizations across Puget Sound to challenge residents to commit to at least one Sound-healthy action during May’s Puget Sound Starts Here Month. “In Pierce County, we have many scenic vistas of mountains and Puget Sound reflected in our public waters,” said Pat McCarthy, county…

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Candidates sought for Pierce County Charter Review Commission

PIERCE COUNTY — At least every 10 years since it was first adopted in 1981, the Pierce County Council is required to call for a Charter Review Commission to examine the effectiveness of the county’s governing document. In accordance with Resolution 2015-14, Pierce County voters will elect a Charter Review Commission this fall that will…

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