The Washington Dept of Transportation is advising that early morning travelers who use Interstate 5 near DuPont in Pierce County and Lacey in Thurston County will see minor delays on Sunday, Nov. 22. Crews working for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad are removing an aerial utility line that crosses the interstate just south of Mounts…
Let’s help neighbors for the holidays locally…
By Marianne Lincoln Several events are occurring this week before Thanksgiving through the Christmas season in 2020 to help other local folks struggling through this difficult year. These are the events and dates you can help out locally with toy, clothing and food drives for the holidays. Each has further information as you read through…
Pierce County Council gives 100% reimbursement to Restaurant Rally restaurants, dedicates funding assistance to food banks
PIERCE COUNTY — In response to the latest restrictions put in place by Gov. Jay Inslee to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Pierce County Council unanimously adopted legislation Tuesday to put cash directly into the hands of Pierce County restaurants and food banks that need it most. The nearly 300 local restaurants participating…
Traffic signal system coming to Steele Street South and 102nd Street South intersection Nov. 19
A new traffic signal system will be activated at the Steele Street South and 102nd Street South intersection on Thursday, Nov. 19. The activation is weather dependent. The addition of the signal is expected to improve traffic operations and safety at the intersection, which is located northeast of the I-5 and State Route 512 interchange….
Holidays, lights and drive through entertainment
Puyallup at the Washington State Fairgrounds – HOLIDAY MAGIC Friday, December 4, 2020 at 5 PM PST – 10 PM PST Washington State FairPublic · Hosted by Washington State FairTicketswww.thefair.com/holiday-magicEnjoy a festive, safe holiday experience with your family and friends at Holiday Magic – drive-thru style! Immerse yourselves into the magic with breathtaking lights and fun…
SR162 Roundabout and changes need community input
The following information is from Rick Jones of the SR162 commuter group. SR162 runs from Carbonado and Wilkeson through South Prairie, to Orting and Sumner. Hello! I represent a group trying to steer our WSDOT (Washington State Department of Transportation) in their SR162 improvement plan. We have been working on this for approximately 2 years….
Community member frustrated with County rezoning
[Editor Note: Terry Hurd, a former member of the Frederickson Land Use Advisory Committee (LUAC) and a long time member of the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council (FCCCC) speaks about about his frustration with Pierce County’s all out race to rezone a large part of our area to something we will not recognize in a…
Getting here to there in Spanaway
In the course of discussion over rezoning Spanaway and other nearby communities with the County Council this past month, I created a graphic. I want to share this with you. It is the roads that get you between places in the central part of Spanaway. In most cities, there are streets and avenues. Remember that…
Pierce County begins four-week “roll back” order; Restaurant Rally continues
Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier issued the following statement regarding the pending roll back order issued by Governor Jay Inslee: I support the Governor’s plan to roll back to more limited operations and activities across the state. While I remain very concerned about the impact of this order on our already struggling small business and…
Friday the 13th gusty wind and rain
I have buttoned down my henhouse and put away the lawn swing for the year. I hope you are getting ready as well. Bridges and mountain passes may be affected. Here is the forecast from NOAA for today and Friday the 13th: (12th) This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near…
Legislative Priorities for Pierce County
Proposed Resolution No. R2020-116 Title: A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Adopting the Pierce County Washington State Legislative Priorities 2021. (2021 State Legislative Priorities) The Pierce County Council in its November 17, 2020, 3:00 p.m. regular meeting will adopt its legislative priorities for the 2021 meeting of the legislature. The Post thought you would find…
Eat, Save, Help the economy
Pierce County has teamed up with local restaurants to help the economy with some funds from the CARES Act. You can eat or take out from any of the participating restaurants and save 30%. They get reimbursed 50% from Pierce County, making up for the difference with a little bonus. The link to the Pierce…
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