Two recent Waller Road burglaries to report. July 31, 6:00 AM. 40th block of 102nd St. E., the owner of a car opened the door to find a white male holding a gun. He stole heavy items so he probably used a car or truck. On August 6, early in the morning, also on 40th block of 102nd St. E….
Employers eligible for special incentive to avoid layoffs
OLYMPIA – Washington employers are now eligible for a special incentive to participate in a layoff-avoidance program run by the Employment Security Department. The incentive allows them to participate in the program through June 2015 with virtually no effect on their unemployment taxes. “Shared Work was already a good deal, but the incentive really sweetens…
Bethel High Reunions
Bethel High 1950’s Classes – Reunion Celebration August 24, 11:30 a.m., Frontier Park, Graham Bethel High Class of 1978 – 35th Reunion Celebration September 7, Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club – Picnic Area, 16409 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, WA 98374 http://www.bethel78.com/ Bethel High Class of 1993 – Reunion Celebration Reception Buffet Date: Friday, July 26, 2013 Time:…
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Spanaway Lake, August 5, 2013
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Spanaway Lake, August 5, 2013 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants you to know that there is a toxic algae bloom in Spanaway Lake and this makes the lake unsafe for people and pets. Keep children and pets away from areas with visible algae Do not swim, wade, water ski, or…
Pierce County Fair, Aug. 8-11
August 8, 9, 10, 11 are the dates for the 66th annual – 2013 Pierce County Fair. Held at Frontier Park in Graham, the fair is the annual “go to” place for local 4-H and FFA kids who are competing to advance to the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The theme for this year’s fair…
Motorcyclist fatally injured in crash near Spanaway Walmart
The Washington State Patrol has been investigating an accident at 204th Street East and the Mountain Highway. A motorcycle rider allegedly failed to stop at the intersection and hit a car. The motorcyclist has died. No one else was injured. The accident occurred at about 6:20 p.m. and only one lane of traffic was allowed…
Aug 6, National Night Out events
Over 100 groups are registered to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th. They include block parties, barbeques, picnics, cook outs and safety fairs. Here are the eight registered in south Pierce County: Midland Community Association @ 90th St E & Portland Ave, Midland WA, from noon to dusk. 117th & A Street Group @…
Port of Tacoma settles with EPA, Department of Justice for damaging wetlands in violation of Clean Water Act
Port of Tacoma agrees to spend over $3 million to restore critical Puget Sound wetlands, salmon habitat CONTACT: Hanady Kader, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-0454, kader.hanady@epa.gov (Seattle—Aug. 5, 2013) The Port of Tacoma and two contractors have agreed to pay a $500,000 penalty and restore wetland habitat at an estimated cost of over $3 million to compensate for…
2013 Primary Election Results Release Schedule
Key Dates Election Day Aug. 6, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Aug. 20 at 11 a.m. Important Numbers Total registered voters 445,760* Expected Turnout 19-22% Number of Registered Voters 2011 Primary Election turnout 27.1% …
Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Auditor’s Office announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed to write “Against” statements for the Nov. 5, 2013 General Election local voters’ pamphlet in the following districts: Wilkeson, Proposition No. 1 – Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services Wilkeson, Proposition No. 2 – Levy Lid…
August 6-11, Pierce County Libraries
Computer Classes: Aug. 6–10 Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar.htm Practice basic computer and Internet skills, and download free e-books to your Kindle. Teen Council: Aug. 7 Work with a group of like-minded teens to make Summit Library even better! Summit Pierce County Library, 5107 112th St. E., Wednesday, Aug. 7, 4 – 5…
Jobseeker Strategies workshop Aug. 12 at Parkland Spanaway Library
Are you out of work or know someone who is? Is your nearest WorkSource office too far away from where you are? Many jobseekers do not have sufficient access to the WorkSource offices in our county, but we would like to assist you in your efforts to get back to work. To this end, WorkSource Pierce County and…
Pierce Prairie Post 