JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Several senior leaders from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will discuss financial impacts caused by sequestration and the furlough of government civilian employees at JBLM during a press conference Monday, June 10, 12:30 p.m., at the Joint Base Headquarters. Furlough notices were given to Department of Defense civilian employees at JBLM beginning May…
Water – good until the last drop or no one to turn on the pump
Glenn Mattison is running for Kapowsin Water Commisioner. He has been the incumbent in that position since 1984, so he knows his stuff. At age 86, he’d like to retire. But like several other rural water districts in the county, no one wants the job. EIGHT rural water districts in Pierce County had no one file for…
Comment on the Spanaway Post Office entrance
This is the entrance to the Spanaway Post Office off Pacific Avenue. It is a tight right turn that you have to slow down significantly to execute. On one side there is a deep ditch that is almost always full of water. On the other side, it is easy to hit the curb if you…
Pierce County to host 2nd Aerospace Summit in July
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County’s second Aerospace Summit will offer valuable updates from experts in manufacturing technology and workforce training as the region continues its push for a larger stake in the global market. The summit, which features a presentation by Boeing’s manager for workforce development, will be held July 17 at Clover Park Technical College…
Executive McCarthy appoints Ginny Dale as HR director
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy announced on Monday, June 3, she has selected Ginny Dale as director of the Human Resources Department. Dale has worked as a human resources professional and manager for the State of Washington since 1991. She served as the acting State Human Resources director and is currently assistant…
Sediment health in Central Puget Sound declining
Washington State Department of Ecology, OLYMPIA – Sediments in the bottom of Central Puget Sound show declining environmental health over a 10-year period, according to a just-released report from the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology). Central Puget Sound is the area south of Whidbey Island to the Tacoma Narrows. It includes industrialized and urbanized Elliott…
Flags at half staff Thursday June 6
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, June 6, in memory of Washington State Patrol Trooper Sean O’Connell, who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, May 31. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or…
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bethel SD’s new Central Kitchen & Transportation Center
You’re Invited: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bethel SD’s new Central Kitchen & Transportation Center Hello everyone.. We are very excited to announce a groundbreaking event for the new Central Kitchen & Transportation Center. The event will be June 17 at 12:30 p.m. More details are included in the groundbreaking postcard invitation attached in this email. This…
June 6 hearings for small business regulatory fairness
Small Business Administration, Seattle, WA — Share Your Issues with Federal Regulatory Compliance at the Seattle Small Business Hearing Thursday, June 6, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The Rainier Club 820 – 4th Avenue Seattle, WA 98104-1653 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will hold a Regulatory Fairness Hearing for Small Businesses on Thursday, June 6…
You just never know whose star will shine brightest
You just never know who is going to turn out to be the most amazing and successful person in your graduating class. In a couple days, The Post will be sharing stories of the amazing 2013 senior classes in the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts. There is one more awards night to go before we…
11 Months 900 posts 29,000 views and GROWING
The statistics are piling up about the Pierce Prairie Post. In 11 Months we have added 900 posts about this community and had over 29,000 views through WordPress and even more through Facebook. We hope you are enjoying the connection to local, good news from South Pierce County. If you want mayhem, murder and those ugly…
Pierce Transit offers discounted summer youth pass
Youth 18 and younger are eligible to purchase a three-month Pierce Transit Summer Youth Pass that is good for unlimited rides on local Pierce Transit service beginning June 1 through August 31, for only $36. This is a savings of $45 over buying three $27 youth fare monthly passes. The Summer Youth Pass must be…
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