Pierce County Medical Examiner Thomas Clark released the following statement regarding an error made in identifying a body in a death investigation: On March 14, a woman crossing a street in Spanaway was struck by a pickup truck. The victim was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead. She had no identification. The hospital…
Pet Party April 12
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Kids ages 5 and older are invited to bring their pet- all shapes, sizes, species, and socially adjusted animals are welcome. The party held on Saturday, April 12 will include crafts, games, talent show, and more. The event is held at Pierce County’s Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S in Graham. The…
Three schools recognized with first ever English Language Acquisition award
FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) has announced 42 recipient schools of the first ever English Language Acquisition Awards, representing 26 school districts across the state. Three of the 42 schools honored with the award are from Franklin Pierce Schools. Central Avenue Elementary, Christensen Elementary, and Elmhurst Elementary are…
Lake Owners! Prep meeting Wednesday March 19
By Sherry Haviland Just a reminder — we are having a quick meeting tomorrow — Wed, March 19th at Spanaway Elementary School library at 6:30 pm to 8 pm! Bring your friends, neighbors and letters that were signed by your neighbors! We will be preparing for Thursday’s hearing at PLU at 5:30 in the Scandinavian…
Anderson Island on a quiet Saturday in March
By Marianne Lincoln Saturday afternoon I wandered to the Town of Steilacoom, parked my car and bought a ticket for the Anderson Island Ferry. As a walk on, I spent $5.15 for the ticket, but since I needed more than two hours on the island, parking was $6. In between the interruptions by trains rolling…
Comprehensive Plan Update coming
Pierce County must review and update (if necessary) the Comprehensive Plan by June 30, 2015 The Pierce County Comprehensive Plan is an adopted policy document that guides County decisions related to growth and development in unincorporated Pierce County This planning document extends beyond land use patterns and permitted activity. It provides consistent policy direction for: Housing…
Northwest Trek’s Efforts to Save the Oregon Spotted Frog
In 2008, the Northwest Trek started participating in a project to help increase the population of the Oregon Spotted Frog. Although the Oregon Spotted frogs used to inhabit much of the Puget Sound’s Wetlands, their population has drastically declined due predators and human encroachment on their environment. This project started with a five-year pilot program. …
County economics and Frederickson
FREDERICKSON, WA — On Saturday morning, the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) held their monthly meeting and had Denise Dyer, the Director of the Pierce County Economic Development Department as speaker. Her comments included discussion of the Boeing Frederickson plant and the 777x. There are currently 1803 people working at the plant in Frederickson….
The Next Phase of Crime & How We Should Respond
By Pierce County Sheriff, Paul Pastor The last 10 years has seen an overall decrease in serious crime in America. But the trend appears to be changing. Instances of reported violent crime in America increased slightly last year for the first time since 2006. Instances of reported property crimes, especially thefts and burglaries, also increased…
Flag lowering, March 16
Governor Inslee is deeply saddened by the death of Army Pfc. James Groth, 22, of Ethal, and directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in his memory on Sunday, March 16. Pfc. Groth died on February 21 during a training accident at Fort Bragg, N.C….
County Delay on Plan Amendments
This is notice of Community Development Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. 2014-16. An Emergency Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Modifying the Effective Date of Ordinance No. 2011-60s2, the 2011 Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, to Postpone the Effective date of Plan Amendment M-3 which Received an Order Granting Stay in Growth…
Princess Party
Princesses in training are cordially invited to attend this special party just for you on Saturday, April 5 between 2:00-4:00pm. The party is held at Meridian Habitat Park and Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. The fee per participant is $13 and pre-registration is required by March 21st. For more information or to register…
Pierce Prairie Post 