JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Due to the Tacoma Freedom Fair Air Show and the Gig Harbor Wing and Wheels Air Show, there will be increased Air Force aircraft activities in the South Puget Sound region from July 1-5, 2021. The C-17 West Coast Demo Team and the F-35 Lightning II Demo Team are scheduled…
Closures due to excessive heat
June 28, 2021, there may be unexpected closures in public facilities and programs. The Bethel School district is not offering its free lunch program out of concern for people being out in the extreme heat on this record heat wave day. The program will resume on Tuesday, June 29. Pierce County Parks will be closing…
Renaming Bethel High School’s Mascot
By Marianne Lincoln BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — On June 8, 2021, the Bethel School Board unanimously voted to appoint a Bethel High School Mascot Committee. The purpose of the committee was to follow a new State of Washington law that passed the State House 90-8 and the Senate 40-9 and was signed by the Governor…
Compassion Clinic is Saturday in Sumner
From Pierce County Councilwoman Amy Cruver: Compassion Clinic – happening June 26 in Sumner. That is this Saturday. If you or someone you know needs no-cost health services, Compassion Clinic is there to serve you. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Faith Covenant Church 1915 Washington Street in Sumner. To make an…
Inslee announces eviction moratorium “bridge”
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a “bridge” proclamation today between the eviction moratorium and the housing stability programs put in place by the Legislature. The bridge is effective July 1 through September 30. More than $650 million of federal relief dollars allocated to assist renters is predicted to be available beginning in July. This is in…
Heat Wave Information
PIERCE COUNTY — The region is currently experiencing high temperatures known as a heat wave. When outside temperatures are extreme, the danger for heat-related illnesses rises. Older adults, young children, and people with mental illness and chronic diseases are at particularly high risk. In anticipation of the extremely high temperatures expected over the next few…
Development Center Reopening on July 1
Visiting the Development CenterTo help us best serve you, please come prepared with any relevant documents and a cell phone, if you have one, so that we can text you when it is your turn to be seen. If you do not have a cell phone, we will make an announcement. Keeping customers and staff safe…
Accessibility, sidewalk connectivity improvements coming to section of 168th Street East and Ainsworth Avenue
Work to improve accessibility and sidewalk connectivity along 168th Street East between Gem Heights Drive East and 171st Street Court East will start June 23. The work is expected to be complete in late July. Sections of sidewalk that are not in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards will be removed and replaced…
June 25, burn ban begins in unincorporated Pierce County
A county-wide burn ban in Pierce County is announced effective at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, until further notice. The Pierce County Fire Marshal, in partnership with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association, has declared a county-wide burn ban. This ban is due to current and predicted dry weather conditions. The burn ban…
In 1917, many Pierce County farms were condemned
Originally posted on 253 Watch:
By Marianne Lincoln In 1917, there was a war in Europe. South and Central Pierce County farmers were shocked to find out, the Secretary of the Army had decided that a certain part of Pierce County, where they lived, had been identified a choice location for a new military base. The…
62nd Airlift Wing welcomes new commander
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 62nd Airlift Wing is scheduled to host a change of command ceremony on June 15, 2021, at 10 a.m. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne will relinquish command of the wing to Col. David Fazenbaker. Prior to becoming the wing commander, Fazenbaker served as the 14th Flying Training Wing vice commander at…
World Blood Donor Day, June 14
Bloodworks Northwest’s slogan is “We all have it in us.” It’s true – we all have the power to save a life with a blood donation. On June 14th, we’ll be celebrating World Blood Donor Day with them to thank our community for its generosity and inspire more people to donate blood because the need…
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