By Marianne Lincoln On Tuesday, April 6, the Republican Councilmembers on the County Council, joined by Councilman Campbell, voted to place a leader of the Master Builders on the Pierce County Planning Commission. I requested information from the County Executive’s office regarding other people who had applied for the position. No information was provided, in…
Bethel Board Position 4 open
Cindy Henry-Young, Director from District 4, the Bethel School Board has resigned. The Board will be appointing a new Board member to fill the vacancy. District 4 covers the following schools: Frederickson Elementary Frontier Middle School Graham Elementary Graham-Kapowsin High School Kapowsin Elementary Liberty Middle School Nelson Elementary North Star Elementary Pioneer Valley Elementary Anyone…
2022 Tourism grants
Pierce County tourism grant applications now being accepted for 2022 funding cycle The Pierce County Economic Development Department is now accepting applications for the 2022 tourism grant funding cycle. Applications are due by 4 p.m. on April 16, 2021. For more information and to apply, visit http://www.piercecountywa.gov/tourismgrants or call 253-798-6150. Pierce County Lodging Tax (LTAC)…
County Council reviewing incident with Sheriff Troyer
PIERE COUNTY — At its Monday Study Session, the Pierce County Council met with legal representation from the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office to learn what options are available to the Council as it relates to the Jan. 27 incident involving Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. Members asked preliminary questions to learn what options are…
PALS Dev. Center to open in Phase 3
PIERCE COUNTY PLANNING AND PUBLIC WORKS — Phase 3 of the state’s “Healthy Washington” reopening plan. We are actively planning for the eventual reopening of our lobby and look forward to welcoming customers who require in-person services back when it is safe to do so. We will keep you updated on the lobby reopening status through…
Drive Thru – Spring Fair
See The Spring Fair in your car. The Daffodil Parade will be a static display including floats, bands, clowns, and of course, Princesses. The dates are April 7 – 11 and 14-18 for 2021. You must buy your ticket in advance and it is based on a carload, so make sure you have friends or…
Local places to inquire for a COVID 19 vaccine
Here are the local pharmacies in mid-Pierce County that are carrying the vaccine for COVID 19. Call or visit (with a mask) to inquire about their availability and appointment lists.
Pierce County’s Foothills Dash Fun Run goes virtual too
PIERCE COUNTY — Foothills Trail and offers easy sloping and paved 5K, 10K, or half-marathon distances. The in-person race will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Foothills Trail in Orting while the virtual race will occur April 16-18, 2021. Pre-registration is required for participation in either option and can be done online. The in-person run begins…
Series on Estate Planning Documents
Series focuses on legal documents vital to residents of all ages For better or worse, we live in a society that relies on documentation. When an emergency, crisis or unforeseen circumstance arise, regardless of age, having documentation in place can provide support and direction during difficult times. “Dotting the I’s and Crossing the T’s: Providing…
Parkland Community Trail Open House April 1
Help Shape the Design of the Parkland Community Trail Detailed Design has begun on the Parkland Community Trail! Pierce County Parks is working to bring an all-ages, all-abilities bike and pedestrian trail connecting Parkland neighborhoods to schools and parks. Parkland lacks adequate sidewalk or bicycling facilities and we hope that building this trail will improve…
Herbicide spraying begins March 22
Annual county roadside herbicide applications start March 22 Pierce County roadsides will get an annual makeover this spring and summer. An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start March 22 and continue through June. Targeted noxious weed and brush control applications will occur through the end of November as needed….
Army Virtual Career Fair March 25
Local Army recruiters to host virtual career fairEven in tough economic times, the U.S. Army is still hiring SEATTLE — U.S. Army recruiters across Washington, Alaska, and Northern Idaho are hosting a virtual career fair on March 26 as part of an Army-wide campaign to educate interested individuals about full-time and part-time careers available in…
Pierce Prairie Post 