Front Page News

Friday November 20 2009

• Pierce County News focuses on Executive veto

Thursday November 19 2009

• County airfields support search and rescue operations
• Pierce County goes green with $4.3 million grant
• Fantasy Lights Walk is Sunday

Tuesday November 17 2009

• Restored Anderson Cabin open for exhibit
• Work crews fill 15,000 sandbags
• New Pierce County Web site shows where the stormwater goes

Monday November 16 2009

• Executive vetoes ordinance that would eliminate judicial position

Friday November 13 2009

• Ribbon cutting officially opens 94th Avenue East

Thursday November 12 2009

• Executive's statement about the 2010 budget

Tuesday November 10 2009

• Council's 2010 budget cuts more, saves more
• Final budget consideration begins
• Open house to highlight water quality, habitat projects

Monday November 9 2009

• District Court furloughed on Thursday
• Budget process in home stretch

Friday November 6 2009

• Hospice offers alternative for end of life care
• Studies under way to merge departments, streamline permit system

Thursday November 5 2009

• County road crews get ready for winter
• County opens H1N1 flu call center

Wednesday November 4 2009

• New drug court to help veterans
• Six council budget presentations today

Tuesday November 3 2009

• Council eliminates Superior Court seat

Monday November 2 2009

• Executive's statement re: Judge Hecht
• Pierce County, state sign new agreement for ferry use
• Judge Hecht announces resignation
• Hearings: Assessor, prosecutor, communications

Friday October 30 2009

• Poll sites will be open in Pierce County on Nov. 3
• Transportation, utilities at today's budget hearings

Thursday October 29 2009

• County alleviates chronic flooding near Canyon Road
• Hearings include courts, planning department

Wednesday October 28 2009

• Status of Judge Michael A. Hecht
• Public safety, criminal justice budget hearings today

Monday October 26 2009

• Free stormwater workshop to assist homeowner associations

Thursday October 22 2009

• McCarthy joins Governor's bid for Boeing's second 787 line
• Tails on the trails Saturday at Spanaway Park

Wednesday October 21 2009

• PWU employee creates art and environmental awareness

Tuesday October 20 2009

• USGS provides scientific foundation for "Shake 'n Quake" exercise
• County Executive tours 'Bridge to the Beach' project
• Budget hearings begin Oct. 21

Monday October 19 2009

• Pierce County TV unveils new name, new look, new programming

Thursday October 15 2009

• Council office braces for "earthquake"

Wednesday October 14 2009

• Pierce County teams with cities on "Puget Sound Starts Here" campaign
• Pierce County to "Shake 'n Quake"
• Human Resources Department one-day closure

Tuesday October 13 2009

• Program targets first-time homebuyers
• Workshop makes understanding Social Security simple

Monday October 12 2009

• County TV station wins national awards

Saturday October 10 2009

• Take the 'Drive Smarter Challenge'
• Thun Field runway closes two days

Friday October 9 2009

• District Court furloughed on Monday
• Development Center closed on Monday

Wednesday October 7 2009

• County solid waste plan supplement approved

Tuesday October 6 2009

• Executive's statement about worker eligibility ordinance
• Council approves worker eligibility system
• Tacoma Narrows Airport one-day closure
• Amnesty program targets structures without permits

Monday October 5 2009

• Orting to test sirens this week

Friday October 2 2009

• Grassoline - the next gasoline?

Thursday October 1 2009

• Up Up and Away - Superhero Party

Wednesday September 30 2009

• Pierce County wins top communication award

Tuesday September 29 2009

• Free farm tours, fun for all ages Saturday, Oct. 3

Friday September 25 2009

• Stallworth Awards highlight community involvement

Thursday September 24 2009

• Work of 15 local artists added to Pierce County collection
• Workshop focuses on funeral planning, costs and options

Tuesday September 22 2009

• Executive focuses on priorities in 'very difficult' budget

Thursday September 17 2009

• Council's 2010 budget process begins

Wednesday September 16 2009

• Advisory committees seeking applicants
• Stallworth Awards to be presented

Tuesday September 15 2009

• Pierce County closely monitoring the Howard Hanson Dam situation

Friday September 4 2009

• Workshop for historic barn owners
• Mark Lindquist appointed prosecutor
• Ryan Moore to help county with U.S. Amateur effort

Thursday September 3 2009

• Popular Touch-A-Truck event returns Sept. 12
• Development center closed on Friday and Monday

Wednesday September 2 2009

• Historic property and document surveys seek to preserve local heritage
• Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference offers information and support
• Workshop unravels paying for long term care with Medicaid

Tuesday September 1 2009

• Passport and Licensing Fair Saturday, Sept. 19

Monday August 31 2009

• District Court limits public counter hours

Friday August 28 2009

• Pierce County Community Action awarded $3.9 million in stimulus funds

Thursday August 27 2009

• Thun Field turns 65
• Weekend emphasis patrol nails 35, out again Saturday
• Flag lowering for Senator Kennedy

Wednesday August 26 2009

• Flag lowering Aug. 27

Tuesday August 25 2009

• County issues $9 million road contract

Monday August 24 2009

• Firearms Advisory Commission seeks applicants

Friday August 21 2009

• Fish-friendly car wash kits available
• Pierce County District Court furlough dates announced

Additional Pierce County news is available from The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington).