By Violette Wang/Discoverparkland.com As I entered the ivy green door, I was engulfed by the smell of machines and engine oil. It was the typical scent in mechanical shops: vintage and rusty. The next attraction in the room was the wall decor. A variety of motorcycle tools occupied all the walls so that there was…
Opinion – Changing Pierce County races in odd years
[Editor: These are the comments former council candidate Ann Dasch made to the council regarding Pierce County Ordinance 2013-42 to change the county elections to odd years instead of even. The hearing will be July 30 at 3 p.m., comments can be submitted in writing before that time to pccouncil@co.pierce.wa.us] By Ann Dasch The problem of…
Pioneer Valley housefire – one deceased
After dousing the housefire at 19312 89th Ave E., Graham, WA, the firefighters found one body. The identity of the deceased will not be announced until Thursday as the arson and homicide teams are investigating. It is in the Winterwood Park development. The Fire Marshall, Sheriff’s Deputies and Graham Fire are still at the location trying to…
County Executive signs historic McMillan bridge status
In the Tuesday, July 23 meeting of the Pierce County Council, the council received notice that Pat McCarthy, Pierce County Executive had signed ordinance 2013-18, placing the McMillian Bridge on the Register of Historic Places. Today in response, the Washington State Department of Transportation recognized that status by taking the demolition of the bridge off their…
Wacky Golf Tournament – Chamber of Commerce Event Aug. 23
The 2013 South County Branch Wacky Golf Tournament is almost here! Wear your choice of ‘wacky’ attire and challenge yourself during these 9 holes of golf by only using two clubs (seven iron and putter). This event is a function of the South Pierce County division of the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce. Agenda: 8:30 am…
Bethel passes $183 million budget and approves new Director of Special Services
ADOPT the following policy: 6609, SECURITY ACCESS SYSTEMS IN SCHOOLS Motion by Warren T Smith, second by Stanley E Chapin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: John L Manning, Brenda L Rogers, Stanley E Chapin, Warren T Smith ADOPT Resolution 38 (12-13) providing for the approval of the 2013-14 fiscal year budget. Motion by Stanley E…
County Council delays action on changing election years for county officials
With Council members Fleming and Ladenburg absent, the Pierce County Council continued Ordinance 2013-42 to July 30. In an earlier committee meeting, Council member Talbert had voted no on the action. In order to pass an ordinance that will make a Charter amendment, the Council must have 5 votes to pass. It was likely they only…
County Council okays closure of 180th Street East in Frederickson
With two council members excused (Ladenburg, Fleming), the Pierce County Council voted unanimously to close (vacate) the section of 180th Street East in Frederickson to allow the James Hardie plant to expand in the next couple years. There were only two speakers in public comment. One was a representative of the Economic Development Department. The other…
Bethel School District considering security policy
The following security policy is up for 2nd reading and possible passage or it could move to a third reading. Notice that none of the procedural language is currently included and there is no designation within the text that your elected school board shall review such procedures before they are implemented. The editorial staff of the Post…
Graham Town Hall Meeting, July 24
There will be a Graham Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Graham Fire & Rescue Station on 70th Avenue in Graham. Hot Issues to be discussed are •·Criminal Activity •·Visitor Center •·Leadership for the organization The meeting will be hosted by the Graham Citizens…
Pierce County Council – July 23 final action on 180th St. closure
The next Pierce County Council meeting will be July 23 at 3 p.m. in the Courtroom 2E, 2nd Floor, County-City Building 930 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma WA. Proposal # Title 2013-36s An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Authorizing the Closure of a Portion of 180th Street East and Vacating a Portion of 180th…
JBLM late night firing July 23-26
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 23-26 July 2013 TIME Day & Night FIRING OF Demolitions and C4 The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on demolitions and C4. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during the…
Pierce Prairie Post 