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…
No COVID19 Vaccine sites in Parkland Spanaway?
By Editor Marianne Lincoln I invite you to correct me if I have missed something. Reading through the available locations for COVID19 vaccines, there is a location in Elk Plain at the Fred Meyer. There is a Location in Summit at the Albertson’s Pharmacy. But the Pacific Avenue corridor in Parkland and Spanaway has no…
Women’s History Month
[Editor Note: In honor of Women’s History Month, Pierce County Councilmembers Jani Hitchen and Amy Cruver prepared two proclamations for the March 9th, 2021 meeting. The following is from Councilmember Cruver, photos from editor, Marianne Lincoln.[ The first proclamation brings attention to March as Women’s History Month and was read by myself and Jani Hitchen,…
Application period now open for rent/utility assistance in Pierce County
Pierce County has resources available for people who need eviction resolution services and rental assistance. This is money awarded from the last Congressional bill for COVID relief. Housing Justice Project for free eviction resolution services. Additional services and resources are available here. Please read the FAQs below before applying. This project is being supported in part by federal…
New Crisis Care Facility to open March 12
Pierce County is opening their new crisis care facility to support those in our community with behavioral health issues.The CRC will be operated by RI International. It is located in the Mid-County Plan Area, not far from Franklin Pierce High School. The public is welcome to attend virtually on Friday, March 12at 11:30 a.m. Due…
Thorne Lane on-ramp to I-5 closes for 3 months
Work leads to permanent ramp changes for travelers, removes potential railroad intersection delays WSDOT LAKEWOOD — Travelers should prepare for a new stage of work on the I-5 Steilacoom-DuPont Road to Thorne Lane Corridor Improvements project. Once finished this construction will permanently change the way travelers exit to Berkeley Street and Thorne Lane. Weather permitting,…
Recent County Planning Changes Challenged
By Marianne Lincoln, February 23, 2021 Three separate challenges to the recently adopted planning amendments called Centers and Corridors have been submitted to the Washington State Growth Management Hearings Board. The challenges caused the Pierce County Council to delay the effective dates at today’s County Council meeting (2-23-2021). The implementation of the plans was delayed…
LeMay Marymount Museum Open!
We are happy to be finally be open to the public! Our hours and policies are a little different now as the museum will be opened Thursday-Saturday from 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm-5:00pm. Last tour of the day is at 3:00pm to ensure that everyone has adequate time to see the collection. Please read through our…
Washington State Legislature 2021 Session
By Marianne Lincoln, 2-17-2021 The Washington State Legislature is currently in its long session, which typically ends in the third week of April. Bills that are being considered this year can be found here. If you have a concern about a state issues or a bill being considered, you can find the list of contacts…
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