Starting at 10 p.m. Friday, April 29, crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close the westbound 15th Street Southwest loop on-ramp to southbound SR 167 around the clock. The on-ramp will reopen at 5 a.m. Monday, May 2.
East Pierce Fire and Rescue invites all Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Campfire members up to fifth grade to attend the third annual Scout Night event from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 29 at the headquarters fire station in Bonney Lake, at 18421 Veterans Memorial Drive.
Wildfire Arson – the intentional and/or reckless burning of underdeveloped wildland or uncultivated land – is the cause of many large and damaging wildfires throughout the United States. Although most residents have no intention of starting a wildfire, 75% of all reported wildland fires in Washington State last year were human-caused.
Wildfire Arson – the intentional and/or reckless burning of underdeveloped wildland or uncultivated land – is the cause of many large and damaging wildfires throughout the United States. Although most residents have no intention of starting a wildfire, 75% of all reported wildland fires in Washington State last year were human-caused.
Movies can be our window on the world and windows into our own lives. In observance of Older Americans Month, the Pierce County Library system and Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources are showing three remarkable films that explore the significant experiences and contributions of older adults who still want to be a part of the world and contribute to their community.
Smoke inhalation isn’t just a problem for people during a fire – it’s a problem for their pets, too. Now, the fire department is better equipped to rescue pets with the help of specially-designed oxygen masks. The donation of these six new mask kits (which come with three masks of different sizes to fit most animals with a snout) comes from Invisible Fence of Seattle and their Project Breathe program.
Hundreds of students and instructors walked out five minutes after 10 a.m. classes began Friday on Green River College’s main campus in Auburn.
The East Pierce Fire and Rescue levy lid lift was passing based on the first results posted Tuesday evening.
The Enumclaw Fire Department/King County Fire District 28 levy was passing with the first election results posted Tuesday evening.
The following was written by Trecia Ehrlich for Public Health Insider:
Bonney Lake resident Jesse Rodriguez has long had an affinity for running and the countless miles finally carried her to the biggest stage. On Monday, April 18, she was in the field for the 120th Boston Marathon.
Councilwoman Janie Edelman made her feelings clear at the beginning of the three and a half hour long council meeting on April 21 – the Black Diamond City Council is looking less like a body of elected officials and more like a late night comedy show. And while some people found the scene funny, much of the content wasn’t.
For the past two months all of Pierce County has been reading and talking about Sherman Alexie, featured poet, author and screenwriter of Pierce County READS 2016. We explored the author and his books through a host of special events, ranging from film and book discussions to a stand-up comedy show and a poetry slam.