Posted on: January 21, 2020
Application processing delays
The Development Center is experiencing a significant backlog in processing of applications and resubmittals. The good news is that there is light at the end of the tunnel and improvement is on the way.We have recently hired fo...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 14, 2020
Important Site Development Permit Date Occurring in 2020
Related to Title 17A—Site Development and Stormwater Drainage
All permits issued pursuant to the regulations contained in the 2012 or earlier version of the Stormwater Management and Site De...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 14, 2020
Building Inspectors unavailable on Jan. 23
Building inspectors will attend training on Thursday, Jan. 23 to learn about significant changes to the International Building Codes. Pierce County is mandated to adopt these codes by July 1, 2020.In order to mini...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 20, 2019
Fee Changes Coming in 2020
With the new year right around the corner, here is a reminder of upcoming fee changes at the Development Center.
January Fee Changes
Apply by December 31, 2019 to avoid these fee increases:Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Fee...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 27, 2019
This holiday season, we’re giving you the gift of improved customer service.
Staff at Planning and Public Works (PPW) and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department spent the last year working together to prepare for faster service times, more electr...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 19, 2019
Faster Critical Area Sign-Off for Septic and Well Systems
If you are considering a septic system or well on property in Pierce County, you will need a critical area sign-off if there are wetland, flood hazard or landslide hazard indicator...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 18, 2019
October Update
Consultant for housing market study sought; Planning Commission study sessions continuePierce County is seeking a consultant to conduct a housing market study that provides a realistic estimate of additional housing growth related to a propo...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 3, 2019
Non-peak season fares started Oct. 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
The fare for vehicles up to and including 22 feet in length is now $18.35, compared to the peak season fare of $23.85. Customers with a Senior ID or Disability Permit driving a vehicl...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 26, 2019
Code enforcement portal improvements
The code enforcement portal launched in 2018 to make it easier to report problems and track the resolution of violations in unincorporated Pierce County.The portal is also a great way to search a parcel’s case ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 24, 2019
Groundwater monitoring season reminder
Reminder for engineers and developers:The season for verifying and monitoring groundwater elevations on your site is Dec. 1 through April 30.Test pits, test holes and monitoring wells may be necessary depending on the...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 24, 2019
We recently made some improvements to the permit process that will save you time and effort.
Download CADD files
To help prepare construction plans for submittal, Pierce County’s Standard Drawings are now available as DWG files that can be used in...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 26, 2019
Changes to notification requirements for site-specific proposals coming Sept. 1
Starting next week, land use applications that require on-site posting will no longer have hand written signs.The Pierce County Council recently passed Ordinance 2019-34s which...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 23, 2019
Pierce County has updated the schedule for pavement repair work on the Fox Island Bridge to accommodate parents and students on the first day of school for the Peninsula School District.
A detailed bridge inspection and the first day of pavement repair wor...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 1, 2019
The public is invited to comment on Pierce County’s draft plan to bring existing pedestrian facilities – including sidewalks, curb ramps, pedestrian push buttons and driveway entrances – into compliance with the Americans wit...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 1, 2019
Help us improve the Pierce County Stormwater Management and Site Development Manual
Pierce County received a new National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit on July 1, 2019. The Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit, issued by the Departme...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 30, 2019
The Pierce County Planning Commission has added four fall study sessions and moved its final vote on the Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill community plan updates to November.
Community plans provide direction on how growth ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 10, 2019
Recording Fees Increase in July 2019
Recording fees for most documents will increase in July.
- A $2.50 surcharge became effective July 1 for documents like surveys, plats and boundary line adjustments
- A State Library and Archive Building surcharge becomes eff...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 2, 2019
Update on review times at the Development Center
This is a follow up to a message we sent in May about increased review times for all applications.Thank you for your continued patience as we work through a busy summer season. We are conti...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 2, 2019
The Pierce County Planning Commission has scheduled additional meetings related to the Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill community plan updates in July and August.
The commission will hold three study sessions in July on th...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 1, 2019
Traffic Impact Fees To Change August 1
The second and final phase of traffic impact fee changes for 2019 takes effect on August 1. The first phase of changes took effect on February 1, 2019.Planning and Public Works has worked with the Transportat...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 20, 2019
PCC Title 18S UpdatedThe Shoreline Master Program, Pierce County Code Title 18S, has been codified can be viewed at the Pierce County Code online. The updates to the shoreline regulations took effect on October 26, 2018. Learn more about...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 13, 2019
Gig Harbor Wings and Wheels returns to Tacoma Narrows Airport July 6-7 with aerobatic performances, fly-overs, airplane, car and motorcycle displays, vendors, kids’ activities, food and a beer garden.
The ninth annual event is presented by the Ta...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 11, 2019
Planning Commission to consider proposed updates to community plans
The Pierce County Planning Commission will consider proposed updates to the Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill community plans at public meetings over the n...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 20, 2019
Busy summer months ahead
We are lucky to be part of a county where people want to invest and build businesses, homes and communities. Nice weather came early this year and has led to higher than expected permit activity. Unfortunately, this has increased r...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 2, 2019
Land Use Advisory Commissions to consider proposed updates to community plans
The Land Use Advisory Commissions for Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill will consider proposed updates to each area’s community plan at...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 2, 2019
Learn about proposed updates to four community plans at April 13 open house
Join us April 13 for an informational open house about proposed updates to the Frederickson, Mid-County, Parkland-Spanaway-Midland and South Hill Community Plans. Using community f...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 14, 2019
Temporary issues scheduling online inspections
Recent updates to our permitting system have caused error messages when scheduling some inspections.
These issues should be resolved, but if you have any problems scheduling inspections, ple...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 13, 2019
Road standards revisions coming soonAmendments to the Manual on Design Guidelines and Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction were approved Tuesday by the County Council. The amendments become effective on April 1, 2019.We are excited about these ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 8, 2019
Apply for Family Wage Job CreditsThe Family Wage Job Credit Program provides a one-time $275 credit per job to employers who create at least five new permanent family-wage jobs in unincorporated Pierce County after January 1, 2019.
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 1, 2019
Increased review times on some engineering applications
We have had a surge of applications and are experiencing increased review times on some of our engineering applications. We have reallocated some resources and think our review times will be back on t...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 21, 2019
Online services unavailable Friday evening until Saturday afternoon
Due to system maintenance and enhancements, our online services will be unavailable from Friday, Feb. 22 at 4 p.m. until Saturday afternoon.The affected systems include:
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 19, 2019
Traffic Impact FeesBrown Bag Workshop on February 28
Please join us for our second lunchtime learning session of the year. In this workshop we’ll discuss the recent changes to our Traffic Impact Fee Program.Learn about:
- The history of traffic impa...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 14, 2019
West Lobby at the Annex Closes March 1As part of our efforts to consolidate County application review staff at the Development Center, we are also consolidating our Annex lobbies. The Planning and Public Works’ West Lobby, between the Auditor an...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 28, 2019
Traffic Impact Fees To Change Feb. 1
On February 1, 2019, traffic impact fees in Pierce County will change. The Planning and Public Works Department has been working with the Transportation Advisory Commission since January of 2017 to update the county's T...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 18, 2019
Annex Remodel Underway
As a continuation to our efforts to provide timely and reliable service to our customers, we are currently renovating the Development Center and the east end of the Pierce County Annex.
Upgrades to the space will create an enhanced en...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 9, 2019
Shoreline Master Program
Brown Bag Workshop on January 16, 2019
A new year brings the return of our lunchtime learning sessions. In this workshop we’ll discuss the repair, reconstruction and expansion of structures along Pierce County’s ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 2, 2019
Family-Wage Job Credits Effective January 1
The Pierce County Executive and County Council are committed to creating jobs in Pierce County. To that end, they recently passed a Family-Wage Job Credit Program effective January 1, 2019.The program provides a ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 21, 2018
2019 Fee Changes Effective January 1 and February 1
With the new year right around the corner, I wanted to remind you of upcoming fee changes at the Development Center. Effective January 1, 2019:Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Fees &nda...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 4, 2018
In October, Planning and Public Works and Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department changed the way we work together to improve services for our shared customers.Building on our long-term partnership, the Health Department added more employees at the Develop...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 31, 2018
Pierce County residents can help reduce roadway flooding by keeping storm drains free of leaves.
“Leaves can clog storm drains, resulting in roadway flooding when it rains,” said Dennis Hanberg, Pierce County Planning and Public Works director. “Residents ...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 12, 2018
Planning and Public Works and the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department are changing the way we work together to improve services for our shared customers.
Building on our long-term partnership, the Health Department added more employees at the Developmen...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 11, 2018
The required dry docking of the M/V Christine Anderson, one of Pierce County’s two ferries, will begin Sept. 17 and is expected to be complete by Nov. 2. The county’s other ferry, the M/V Steilacoom II, will handle the full schedule.
Puglia Engineering, In...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 30, 2018
The project to expand Pierce County’s Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant has won the American Public Works Association’s “Project of the Year” award in the “Environment - more than $75 million” category.
This national award recognizes excel...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 3, 2016
Spanaway residents, business owners and lake users are invited to a Nov. 9 open house to learn about recommendations being considered to improve water quality in Spanaway Lake.
The public will have a chance to review recommendations that are being develo...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 20, 2016
Work on a road project along Crystal Mountain Boulevard East from State Route 410 to the Crystal Mountain Resort will resume May 23.
Utility crews will be onsite for about two weeks starting May 23 to relocate utility lines located near Mile Marker 6 ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 16, 2016
Pierce County will permanently close 62nd Avenue East at 52nd Street East on May 18, which will create a dead end on 62nd Avenue East.
In addition, the intersection of 62nd Avenue East and 48th Street East will become an all-way stop.
“These change...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 6, 2016
Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their fares increase from the non-peak season rate of $18.35 to the peak season rate of $23.85, while passengers drivi...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 29, 2016
Pierce County Ferry service is expected to resume in the early evening Feb. 29 once the M/V Christine Anderson is cleared to take over the remaining runs of the day.
Ferry service has been down since 5:45 a.m. Feb. 29 after the system’s other ferry, th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 29, 2016
The Pierce County Ferry is expected to be out of service most of Feb. 29 following electrical issues on the M/V Steilacoom II.
The ferry lost steering controls on one engine as it departed Steilacoom at 5:45 a.m. for the first run of the day. The ferry...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 10, 2015
Repairs will be made to the Pierce County Ferry landing on Anderson Island outside of sailing hours the week of Dec. 14.
Crews will repair damaged apron hinges and brackets between 9:15 p.m. on Dec. 14 and 5:45 a.m. Dec. 15. The apron hinges and brack...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 7, 2015
Fares to ride the Pierce County Ferry will increase across all rider categories except for youth starting Jan. 1, 2016.
The increase was recommended as part of the 2015 Waterborne Transportation Study, and included in the 2016 Pierce County Budget.
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 7, 2015
Pierce County is preparing now for winter weather on county roads.
On Oct. 12 and 13, Pierce County road crews will travel their snow plow routes, set up and recalibrate equipment, and review the county’s Snow and Ice Response Plan in anticipation of w...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 17, 2015
Non-peak season fare rates start Oct. 1 for Pierce County Ferry passengers.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their rates decrease from the peak season rate of $22.30 to the non-peak season rate of $17.80, while passengers...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 11, 2015
Temporary closures of Pierce County Airport-Thun Field’s runway will take place between Sept. 14 and Sept. 18 while crews seal pavement cracks and replace signage and markings.
The runway will be closed overnight from 7 a.m. Sept. 14 to 6 p.m. Sept. 15...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 25, 2015
The Swan Creek Park entrance at Pioneer Way and the park area on the southeast side of Swan Creek will be closed weekdays Sept. 9-18 while crews dredge a sediment pond.
The Pioneer Way entrance and all park property on the southeast side of Swan Creek wi...
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 21, 2015
The Pierce County Ferry will operate on its holiday schedule on Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles and vehicles with low ground clearance - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer – traveling to or f...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 22, 2015
Pierce County recently won Project of the Year—Structures $25 million to $75 million at both the Washington State Chapter and the National level of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for its new Sewer and Traffic Operations Facility.
The Sou...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 20, 2015
The Foothills Trail between the Orting and Crocker trailheads will be closed up to two weeks in late July and early August. If the trail can re-open safely, it may re-open after 5 p.m. and on weekends. Check the project website for daily updates at www.pi...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 6, 2015
Last week state legislators awarded $35.5 million dollars to the Floodplains by Design grant program in the capital budget paving the way for seven multiple benefit projects across the state to move forward.
Floodplains by Design, administered by the ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 10, 2015
The community is invited to learn about a planned roundabout at the intersection of Point Fosdick Drive Northwest, Stone Drive Northwest, and 34th Avenue Northwest at an open house from 4-7 p.m. June 24 at the Goodman Middle School Commons, 3701 38th Ave....Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 9, 2015
Pierce County’s draft plan for Tacoma Narrows Airport’s water system will be presented at a June 23 public meeting at the airport.
The draft plan covers how the county manages and operates the water system, and describes system needs in the next 20 yea...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 3, 2015
Pierce County Ferry riders are invited to learn about draft recommendations developed during the ferry system’s Waterborne Transportation Study at a June 11 public meeting on Anderson Island.
The draft recommendations include short-term and long-term str...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 5, 2015
Pierce County is teaming up with hundreds of organizations across Puget Sound to challenge residents to commit to at least one Sound-healthy action during May’s Puget Sound Starts Here Month.
“In Pierce County, we have many scenic vistas of mountains ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 1, 2015
A Puget SoundCorps crew will remove Himalayan blackberry, English ivy and other invasive plants and remove trash from Pierce County’s Larchmont Wetland Reserve in Midland May 4 through 29. Getting rid of these invasive plants and trash will improve the he...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 24, 2015
Residents can learn how to compost at home by attending Pierce County’s free classes this spring.
The county will offer a food waste composting class and a yard waste composting class, along with a class that teaches both techniques in one session.
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 15, 2015
Homeowners and businesses located near coastal areas, rivers and streams can view updated flood insurance rate maps at three open houses in April.
These maps are used by property owners and federal, state and local agencies to determine standards for ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 14, 2015
Developers working in two Pierce County watersheds have a new option to offset unavoidable construction impacts to wetlands and other aquatic habitat.
The county’s new in-lieu fee program provides developers in the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed and a...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 13, 2015
Peak season fare rates start May 1 for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry. Peak season runs through Sept. 30.
Passengers driving vehicles 21 feet in length or less will see their fares increase from the non...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 9, 2015
Now that the County has finished moving its online charter and code to Code Publishing, a Seattle-based Codification company, citizens and county staff will see and experience increased functionality provided through the new site. The overall responsibili...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 9, 2015
The Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River at 66th Avenue East and River Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 15 to allow crews to perform a detailed structural inspection and general maintenance. Motorists should use an alternative route ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 23, 2015
72nd Street East between Canyon Road East and 66th Avenue East will be closed from 7 a.m. Saturday, March 28 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 29 while crews install pipes under the road for a new stormwater filter vault. The vault will remove contaminants from sto...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 20, 2015
Pierce County roadsides will get their annual makeover this spring and summer.
An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start March 30, and continue through June. Targeted noxious weeds and brush control applicati...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 5, 2015
Motorists traveling along 72nd Street East between Canyon Road East and 66th Ave. East should expect minor delays on weekdays from March 9 to April 6 while crews install a stormwater filter vault. The vault will remove contaminants from stormwater runoff ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 27, 2015
Learn what lives beneath Puget Sound and find out how to protect it at Puget Sounds Like Fun Day on March 14 in Vaughn.
This free family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Key Peninsula Civic Center, 17010 S. Vaughn Road KPN.
“Puget ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 19, 2015
Fourteen local businesses and homeowner associations have been recognized for taking steps to reduce the amount of pollution entering Pierce County’s waterways in 2014.
These businesses and associations received Pierce County’s “5-Star Excellence in St...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 21, 2015
Pierce County will start construction Feb. 2 to more than double the number of parking spaces at the popular North Meadow area of Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place to help meet high demand.
A new parking area with approximately 50 spaces...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 20, 2015
Pierce County residents can learn how to grow their own food during the 2015 Edible Gardens workshop series, which runs from February through November. The free series of monthly workshops, which are sponsored by Pierce County and the Pierce Conservation ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 16, 2015
Work to install an interim traffic signal system and street lighting at the 94th Avenue East and 144th Street East intersection in South Hill will begin Jan. 20. Currently, the intersection is configured as a four-way stop.
Work is expected to be comp...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 12, 2015
Pierce County will receive $2.16 million in federal highway safety improvement funds to fund five road safety projects.
Pierce County is among 46 agencies across Washington that will receive more than $48 million in federal highway safety improvement f...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 9, 2015
A study of the Pierce County Ferry System is currently underway to evaluate potential alternatives for the system, such as changes to the schedule and improvements to existing facilities.
During the Waterborne Transportation Study, Pierce County will a...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 22, 2014
Fares to ride the Pierce County Ferry will increase by 3 percent in 2015 across all rider categories except for youth.
“This is the second part of a two-step increase needed to help cover increased operational and maintenance expenses,” said Deb Wallac...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 5, 2014
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board.
Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management, water quality storm drainage plans...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 5, 2014
Motorists traveling through the intersection of Orting-Kapowsin Highway and 224th Street East will notice a new traffic signal configuration starting Friday, Dec. 5.
The signal in the eastbound direction on 224th Street East now includes a flashing ye...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 26, 2014
Government officials are inviting Pierce County residents to celebrate the completion of a series of projects along the 176th Street East corridor between B Street East and State Route 161 with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Dec. 10.
The ceremony kicks o...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 22, 2014
Pierce County is gearing up to respond to winter weather, and community members are encouraged to do the same.
Residents can learn about Pierce County’s response efforts and how they can prepare for winter weather at the WinterWise Kickoff Event from 1...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 15, 2014
With wet fall weather returning and leaves falling, the potential for flooding along county roads increases. Pierce County residents can help reduce flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves.
“While residents are raking leaves in their yards, th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 8, 2014
Celebrate the return of salmon to the Puyallup River Watershed at the Salmon Homecoming on Oct. 11. This family-friendly event features guided tours to watch migrating salmon in Clarks Creek, tours of the Puyallup Hatchery, science and art activities for ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 3, 2014
The Lake Louise boat ramp located off of Melody Lane Southwest in Lakewood will be closed 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays Oct. 6 through Dec. 7 while crews work on the sanitary sewer pump station located next to the ramp. Property owners who store t...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 15, 2014
Work is scheduled to begin Sept. 18 on a project to remove derelict pilings and two dilapidated docks located along the shoreline in Pierce County in an effort to restore intertidal and near-shore habitats and improve overall water quality.
The Washing...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 11, 2014
Pierce County Public Works and Utilities staff leading the development of Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update will not recommend an expansion of the runway protection zone at the airport.
The expansion of the zone, which would be required if th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 11, 2014
Pierce County Public Works and Utilities staff leading the development of Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update will not recommend an expansion of the runway protection zone at the airport.
The expansion of the zone, which would be required if th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 9, 2014
Several Pierce County ferry runs will be canceled while construction crews make improvements to the Steilacoom ferry landing.
On Sunday, Sept. 14, Thursday, Sept. 18, Sunday, Sept. 21, and Thursday, Sept. 25, the runs departing Steilacoom at 8:40 p.m.,...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 9, 2014
The public boat ramp in Spanaway Park will be closed Sept. 15 to Oct. 24 so crews can replace the pavement in the ramp’s parking area with pervious pavement that will help filter out contaminants from stormwater before it enters the stormwater system. Bre...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 4, 2014
More than 100 catch basin inlet grates have been stolen in unincorporated Pierce County this year, creating a public safety risk and costing the county thousands in replacement costs and staff time. The thefts are centered in Central Pierce County.
Th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 13, 2014
Pierce County will apply seven pavement products along 192nd Street East in Frederickson in August and September to test the products’ performance and cost effectiveness over multiple years.
Pavement products are used to extend the life of county roads...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 5, 2014
9th Street East between 190th Avenue East and 198th Avenue East near Lake Tapps Park reopened Aug. 5 after crews reconstructed the roadway. The road was expected to reopen in mid-August.
Crews will continue to work along the roadway until the project i...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 1, 2014
A Puget SoundCorps crew will remove English ivy and Himalayan blackberry from trees in Pierce County’s Bresemann Forest starting Aug. 4. Getting rid of these invasive plants will improve the health of the trees and the adjacent Spanaway Creek.
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Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 9, 2014
Vehicle leaks can cause havoc for drivers and the environment. Motorists in Pierce County can find an affordable repair and keep pollutants out of Puget Sound, thanks to Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program.
As part of the program,...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 8, 2014
Firefighters from West Pierce Fire and Rescue scaled a massive tower crane, then lowered a gurney with a mock victim 175 feet to the ground during a training exercise at the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in University Place on June 28...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 27, 2014
Foothills Trail users can expect to see construction trucks crossing the trail just north of the McMillin Trailhead when work resumes June 30 on a side channel that will reconnect the Puyallup River to its historic floodplain near Orting.
The side cha...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 16, 2014
Ninth Street East between 190th Avenue East and 198th Avenue East near Lake Tapps Park will close June 23 while crews reconstruct the roadway. The road is expected to reopen by mid-August.
Traffic traveling east on Ninth Street East will be detoured no...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 4, 2014
Pierce County recently won a Project of the Year Award from the Washington State chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) for a project that protects Orville Road from severe erosion created by the Puyallup River.
Pierce County Public Wo...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 2, 2014
Pierce County residents are invited to learn about the preferred development alternative for Tacoma Narrows Airport at an open house June 11 in Gig Harbor.
This is the fifth public meeting that has been held as part of an extensive airport master plan...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 27, 2014
Residents and Foothills Trail users can learn about the next phase of construction on a Puyallup River side channel near Orting at an informal community meeting on May 31.
Pierce County will resume work on a side channel that will reconnect the histori...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 12, 2014
Motorists traveling along Ninth Street East between 190th Avenue East and 198th Avenue East near Lake Tapps Park should expect minor delays on weekdays from May 14 to June 13 as crews prepare the roadway for a summer road closure.
The two-lane road wil...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 1, 2014
Pierce County is teaming up with hundreds of organizations across Puget Sound to challenge residents to take at least one Sound-healthy action during May’s Puget Sound Starts Here Month.
The goal of Puget Sound Starts Here Month is to raise awareness ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 28, 2014
Peak season on the Pierce County ferry will bring changes to fare rates. Peak season runs May 1 to Sept. 30.
Riders should also be aware of several schedule changes that go into effect May 1 that will be in place year-round.
Peak season rates and s...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 11, 2014
Pierce County residents can learn how to grow their own food through Pierce County and Pierce Conservation District’s Edible Gardens Workshop Series. The free series of monthly workshops, which is offered at several locations, teaches beginning gardeners ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 14, 2014
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board.
Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management; water quality; storm drainage plan...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 14, 2014
Pierce County residents who live near Purdy Lane and 144th Street Northwest can provide input on a proposed project to improve Purdy Creek’s water quality and fish habitat at a meeting on Jan. 16.
The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Peninsula ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 20, 2013
As you recycle your wrapping paper, don’t forget to treecycle your Christmas tree.
Pierce County residents who subscribe to yard waste collection service can place their unflocked tree in their container. Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be d...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 19, 2013
Pierce County will begin installing a sewer force main in the South Hill area of Puyallup on Dec. 23. The work is expected to last through Jan. 20.
Work will begin on 126th Street East and move west to 90th Avenue East. It will continue south along 90t...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 19, 2013
Construction begins Thursday on a $16 million project that will reduce the risk of floods throughout the Puyallup River valley, create new habitat for salmon and produce more than 230 local jobs.
Federal, state and local leaders will gather for a grou...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 19, 2013
Fares to ride the Pierce County Ferry will increase by 3 percent in 2014 and again in 2015 across all rider categories except for youth.
“This two-step increase is needed to help cover increased operational and maintenance expenses,” said Deb Wallace, ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 6, 2013
Construction crews replacing a sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland are shifting work to the eastern end of the project this month.
The crews are replacing 5,000 feet of sewer pipe with a 72-inch diameter interceptor pipe. The project, managed ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 20, 2013
Spanaway Lake residents, business owners and recreational users can learn about an upcoming study of the lake’s health at a community meeting on Dec. 4.
The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Spanaway Elementary, 412 165th St. S. in Spanaway.
...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 29, 2013
Pierce County residents can reduce flooding on Pierce County roads by picking up yard waste on their properties and making sure nearby storm drains are free of leaves.
"Practicing preventative maintenance can go a long way," said Brian Ziegle...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 24, 2013
Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this fall. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste.
In the yard waste class, participants will learn how to choose a bi...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 17, 2013
Homeowners are invited to a free workshop to learn how to maintain their septic systems and troubleshoot problems. The workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 in the Spanaway Elementary School cafeteria, 412 165th St. S in Spanaway.
“The w...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 7, 2013
The Grandview walking trail along Grandview Drive in University Place is closed to the public through Friday, Oct. 18. The trail runs between the North Meadow parking area north of Cirque Drive and the entrance to the park at 62nd Street Court West. The p...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 26, 2013
Pierce County saved $137,770 in diesel fuel costs for its ferries thanks to a new system that enables the engines to run cleaner and burn fuel more efficiently.
This translated to a savings of approximately 23,657 gallons of diesel fuel during the firs...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 26, 2013
Pierce County will begin replacing the sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland Oct. 1. The project is expected to last through February 2015.
Work will begin at the intersection of A Street and 133rd Street East and move north to Brookdale Road. Th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 24, 2013
Pierce County will begin rehabilitating 9,600 feet of sewer pipe and about 30 manholes located along Grandview Drive West in University Place on Sept. 25.
Repairs will be made to the corroded, 30-inch diameter interceptor sewer pipe in order to increa...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 16, 2013
Help welcome salmon home to South Prairie Creek at the Salmon Homecoming Celebration on Sept. 21. The family-friendly day will feature guided walking tours to see salmon in the creek, activities for kids, a Native American storyteller, live music, a displ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 6, 2013
Pierce County crews will repair pavement along Canyon Road East between 106th Street East and 116th Street East for five nights starting Monday, Sept. 9. Crews will remove areas of deteriorated pavement, place new hot mix asphalt and seal cracks.
The w...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 28, 2013
Pierce County will hold its third set of public meetings on Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update on Sept. 4 in Gig Harbor. Topics will include facility requirements and an introduction to potential development alternatives for the airport.
“Req...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 20, 2013
The intersection at Wollochet Drive NW and Fillmore Drive NW near Gig Harbor will be partially closed Aug. 23-25 so crews can replace the pavement. The work will begin at 6 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23 and be completed by 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25.
The following ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 19, 2013
Pierce County's Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in University Place has received the 2012 "Wastewater Treatment Plant Outstanding Performance" award from the Washington State Department of Ecology for the fifth consecutive yea...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 16, 2013
The boat launch on 37th Street Northwest on Wollochet Bay will be closed Aug. 19-23 while Pierce County rehabilitates the ramp.
Pierce County crews will replace the existing ramp structure with concrete panels purchased from the Washington Department...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 13, 2013
A turn lane will be added on Chambers Creek Road at 64th Street West in University Place to relieve traffic congestion at the intersection. Construction will begin Aug. 15 and is expected to be complete in the beginning of September. Motorists should expe...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 13, 2013
The roadway along 70th Avenue East between the Interstate 5 overpass and Pacific Highway East near Milton will be reduced to one lane from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17 so the roadway can be repaired and re-surfaced.
Flaggers will be onsite to direct traff...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 7, 2013
The North Warren Street Bridge that crosses Muck Creek in Roy will be closed for four months starting Aug. 12 so the bridge can be replaced. North Warren Street will be closed between Water Street West and Cedar Street West during the work. Motorists will...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 8, 2013
Invasive plants will be removed from Swan Creek Park and adjacent Pierce County property over the next few weeks as part of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Urban Forestry Restoration Project. Non-native invasive plants such as ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 6, 2013
A portion of the East Slope Walking Trail located near the north entrance of the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant in University Place will close Aug. 7-15 so crews can install water and electrical utilities as part of the ongoing expansi...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 1, 2013
The Foothills Trail near the Crocker Trailhead will close periodically Aug. 5 to Aug. 14 due to maintenance work on the Carbon River levee next to the trail. Pierce County crews will install large rocks weighing several tons as part of planned maintenance...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 25, 2013
The boat launch on A Street KPS in Home reopened at 3 p.m. July 24 following Pierce County’s rehabilitation of the ramp – two days ahead of schedule.
Crews replaced the existing ramp structure with concrete panels purchased from the Washington Departm...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 29, 2013
The runway at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor reopened July 28 after being closed for 10 nights for the final phase of its rehabilitation. Crews grooved the runway for improved traction and applied final markings to the runway and connector taxiways....Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 10, 2013
Pierce County expects to reduce flood risk along two sections of the Puyallup River with projects set for this summer.
Construction has begun on a 2,000-foot-long side channel near Orting, and work on another project that will use engineered log jams t...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 9, 2013
Midland residents will see work start in mid-July on the nearly 17-acre Larchmont Wetland Reserve to reduce flooding in the surrounding neighborhood and provide habitat for wildlife and improve the quality of stormwater runoff.
The Pierce County Publi...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 8, 2013
The boat launch on A Street KPS in Home will be closed July 15-26 while Pierce County rehabilitates the ramp.
Crews will replace the existing ramp structure with concrete panels purchased from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
During...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 3, 2013
A portion of the E Slope Walking Trail, near the north entrance to the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant, will temporarily close to the public.
The closure will last from 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 through 12:30 a.m. on Friday, July 12...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 2, 2013
Portions of a public beach will close for about three weeks in July while Pierce County removes approximately 200 derelict creosote pilings from the shoreline along Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place.
Work will begin July 8 at the south p...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 1, 2013
Construction work along 176th Street East from B Street East to 14th Avenue East in Frederickson will begin July 8.
This project is one of several Pierce County projects to improve safety and relieve traffic congestion through the 176th Street East co...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 27, 2013
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer - should plan ahead to avoid low tides from July 2-11. Load restrictions will be in place on some sailings, and riders may be asked to wait until ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 19, 2013
Tacoma Freedom Fair Wings & Wheels returns to Tacoma Narrows Airport for its third year with activities for aviation, car and motorcycle enthusiasts alike.
Wings & Wheels runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 6 at the airport, located at 1202 26th ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 17, 2013
The runway at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor reopened June 16 following a 45-day rehabilitation. Crews reduced the width of the runway, added new signage, and repaved the runway, among other improvements.
The runway will be closed from 8 p.m. to ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 17, 2013
The public is invited to an upcoming open house to learn about Pierce County’s replacement of the sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland.
The open house will be held June 20 run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Elmhurst Elementary School community room...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 23, 2013
Pierce County will hold its second set of public meetings on Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update on June 5.
The county and stakeholders will discuss the airport’s inventory and aviation forecasts. Topics will include existing facilities and la...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 20, 2013
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer - should plan ahead to avoid low tides from May 22-29. Load restrictions will be in place on some sailings, and the rider may be asked to postpone...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 17, 2013
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a series of projects along the 112th Street East corridor from 18th Avenue East to 86th Avenue East with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29.
The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. at the...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 10, 2013
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced May 10 the contract control towers at Tacoma Narrows Airport and 148 other airports will remain open until Sept. 30, the end of the federal government's fiscal year 2013.
The towers had been slated to clo...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 2, 2013
Homeowners are invited to a free workshop to learn how to maintain their septic systems and troubleshoot problems. The workshop will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. May 8 in the Spanaway Elementary School cafeteria, 412 165th St. S in Spanaway.
“The workshop ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 1, 2013
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate Puget Sound during Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May.
Organizations in Pierce County and across Western Washington are hosting a variety of events to teach residents simple ways they can protect Puget...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 29, 2013
Pierce County will use findings from its recent research on food waste management to develop tools and programs to cut 10 percent from the waste disposal stream over the next five years.
Pierce County will focus on overall waste reduction, create a vol...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 29, 2013
The intersection at 176th Street East and 22nd Avenue East in Frederickson will close for construction at 9 p.m. Friday, May 3 and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, May 6.
Crews will excavate the existing roadway, place crushed rock, and pave the intersection. ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 23, 2013
Car wash fundraisers can be a great way to raise money, but the soap and pollutants that run off the vehicles can be toxic to fish and other aquatic life.
Organizations can help keep Puget Sound clean during their next car wash fundraiser by checking out...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 18, 2013
Pierce County will rehabilitate the runway and four adjacent connector taxiways at Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor this spring and summer to improve surfaces, add new features and meet federal aviation standards for the airport’s size.
Work will...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 18, 2013
Unwanted and unused prescription drugs can be harmful to people and the environment. You can safely dispose of these medicines - including controlled substances - during the nationwide drug "take back" day on Saturday, April 27.
This one-day ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 17, 2013
Pierce County residents can go green as they tackle their spring cleaning to-do list.
“Indoors and outdoors, sometimes the products and methods we use to clean and spruce up our homes can be harmful to our family and the environment,” said Pierce Coun...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 12, 2013
The Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River at 66th Avenue East and River Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 17 to allow crews to perform a detailed structural inspection and general maintenance. Motorists should use an alternative route ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 15, 2013
Pierce County motorists can take advantage of free inspections and discounted service in April to identify and fix leaks as part of Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program.
Every year, hundreds of tons of oil and other petroleum-relat...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 11, 2013
Construction work along Wollochet Drive NW near Gig Harbor will resume on April 15 following a winter work suspension.
Pierce County is constructing two projects along Wollochet Drive NW: the first between East Bay Drive NW and Fillmore Drive NW, and t...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 5, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration announced April 5 it will delay the closure of the contract control tower at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor until June 15.
The tower is one of 149 contract control towers slated to close this spring as the...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 1, 2013
Pierce County roadsides will get their annual makeover this spring and summer.
An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start April 8, and continue through June. Targeted noxious weeds and brush control applicatio...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 7, 2013
A flood-prone house owned by Pierce County will be used for a Tacoma Police Department SWAT team training exercise Feb. 8 before it is ultimately demolished by county crews and returned to a natural floodplain.
The SWAT team will practice various tacti...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 7, 2013
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board.
Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management; water quality; storm drainage plan...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 15, 2013
Pierce County motorists can take advantage of free inspections and discounted service in April to identify and fix leaks as part of Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program.
Every year, hundreds of tons of oil and other petroleum-relat...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 17, 2013
Pierce County residents can go green as they tackle their spring cleaning to-do list.
“Indoors and outdoors, sometimes the products and methods we use to clean and spruce up our homes can be harmful to our family and the environment,” said Pierce Coun...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 11, 2013
Construction work along Wollochet Drive NW near Gig Harbor will resume on April 15 following a winter work suspension.
Pierce County is constructing two projects along Wollochet Drive NW: the first between East Bay Drive NW and Fillmore Drive NW, and t...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 5, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration announced April 5 it will delay the closure of the contract control tower at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor until June 15.
The tower is one of 149 contract control towers slated to close this spring as the...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 1, 2013
Pierce County roadsides will get their annual makeover this spring and summer.
An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start April 8, and continue through June. Targeted noxious weeds and brush control applicatio...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 25, 2013
Pierce County is inviting feedback from Foothills Trail users and neighbors on how a summer construction project along the Puyallup River near McMillin may impact them.
Construction on a new side channel on the west side of the river will begin in Jun...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 22, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration’s contract control tower at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor will close this spring as the FAA implements the budget sequestration.
On March 22, the FAA notified Pierce County, which operates the airport, th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 6, 2013
The Federal Aviation Administration’s contract control tower at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor may close as the FAA implements the budget sequestration. This proposed tower closure is one of many that could occur at airports around the country. ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 15, 2013
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a new crosswalk in Key Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Feb. 27 at the Key Center Fire Station No. 46, 8911 Key Peninsula Highway KPN.
Pierce County installed a new mid-...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 11, 2013
Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this spring. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste.
"These classes are a great way to learn about the two kinds...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 23, 2013
Jan. 23, 2013
The public is invited to an upcoming open house to learn about Pierce County’s expansion of the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. The open house will run from 5 to7 p.m. on Jan. 31, at the Environmental Services Building...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 14, 2013
Jan. 14, 2013
Pierce County will update the master plan for the Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Gig Harbor in 2013.
The county and stakeholders will evaluate potential alternatives and determine how best to meet the community’s long-term developmen...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 14, 2013
Jan. 14, 2013
Landscape professionals looking to incorporate sustainable landscape design, construction and maintenance into their business are invited to attend a Pierce County workshop on sustainable landscaping in February.
The "Sustainable ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 3, 2013
Pierce County recently won a national environmental award for its “Raise the Grade” stream health and stormwater technical assistance programs.
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies presented Public Works and Utilities’ Surface Water Manage...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 24, 2012
As you recycle your wrapping paper, don’t forget to treecycle your Christmas tree.
Pierce County residents who subscribe to yard waste collection service can place their unflocked tree in their container. Flocked trees cannot be recycled and must be d...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 20, 2012
Pierce County will receive nearly $1.1 million to improve and protect salmon habitat.
The grants were awarded to the county and other local organizations by the state’s Salmon Recovery Funding Board, which approved more than $19 million for salmon reco...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: December 19, 2012
A variety of changes to the Pierce County Ferry sailing schedule will go into effect Jan. 1, 2013.
A total of seven service changes were made using input from the community. The changes include new runs, shifted run times, canceled runs, and changes to...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 13, 2012
Nov. 13, 2012
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the start of construction on the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 15 at the plant, located at 10311 Chambers Creek...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: November 7, 2012
Nov. 7, 2012
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a stormwater pond in the Fir Ridge neighborhood south of Bonney Lake. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the property located on the northeast corn...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 25, 2012
Oct. 24, 2012
Pierce County residents are invited to two community meetings to learn about potential changes to the ferry sailing schedule to improve service.
A menu of possible service changes has been created with input from the community, and th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 23, 2012
Oct. 23, 2012
Pierce County will offer three additional food waste workshops on Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 to allow residents and businesses to weigh-in on options for managing and reducing food waste.
These workshops, like 15 others held over the past thr...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 19, 2012
Oct. 19, 2012
With the fall and winter flood season nearing, Pierce County residents should prepare now to keep their family and property safe.
"Everyone should have a family plan in place and an emergency kit on hand in case of extreme weather...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 10, 2012
Oct. 10, 2012
A section of Artondale Drive NW near Gig Harbor will be closed from 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11 to 6 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12 as part of an area road construction project.
Artondale Drive NW will be closed from Wollochet Drive NW to 500 feet ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 5, 2012
Oct. 5, 2012
Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this October and November. One class will focus on yard waste, and the second will focus on food waste.
"These...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: October 2, 2012
Oct. 2, 2012
Pierce County residents are invited to help Curtis High School's Environmental Club install a rain garden on the school's campus in University Place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct 13. The rain garden will be installed off of 40th Street W betwe...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 27, 2012
Sept. 27, 2012
The boat launch on 72nd Street KPS near Long Branch reopened at 3 p.m. Sept. 26 following Pierce County’s rehabilitation of the ramp – two days ahead of schedule.
Crews replaced the existing ramp structure with concrete panels purcha...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 25, 2012
Sept. 25, 2012
Pierce County’s Public Works and Utilities department applied for and received a low-interest state loan for the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project.
The $13 million loan will supplement the county’s b...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 21, 2012
Sept. 21, 2012
The boat launch on 72nd Street KPS near Long Branch will be closed Sept. 24-28 so Pierce County can rehabilitate the ramp.
Crews will replace the existing ramp structure with concrete panels purchased from the Washington Department o...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 21, 2012
Sept. 21, 2012
Teens and young adults interested in aviation are invited to attend a kick-off meeting for a new Aviation Exploring Post being established in Pierce County.
The meeting will be held Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Pavco Flight Center at th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 18, 2012
Sept. 18, 2012
Pierce County residents who live in communities with homeowners associations are invited to attend a workshop on how to maintain and protect their stormwater systems.
The free workshops, offered by Pierce County Public Works and Uti...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 14, 2012
Sept. 14, 2012
The public can now access Pierce County’s quarterly shellfish bed sampling results for Filucy Bay, Rocky Bay and Burley Lagoon via the county’s online system that provides information about the health of waterways in Pierce County.
T...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 6, 2012
Thursday Sep 06 2012 8:44 AM
Pierce County Traffic Engineer Rory D. Grindley, P.E., has been confirmed as the Western District Administrator of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), a professional association of more than 17,000 transportati...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 13, 2012
Sept. 13, 2012
All customers of the Pierce County Sewer Utility are invited to provide feedback on proposed updates to county regulations that deal with Sewer Utility operations. Suggested changes include bill payment clarifications and a simplified pe...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: September 7, 2012
Friday Sep 07 2012 8:10 PM
The Pierce County ferry crew rescued a man from his kayak on Thursday, September 6, after the kayak capsized near the Steilacoom ferry dock.
The kayaker was spotted in the water by ferry workers around 9:50 a.m. as the fe...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 29, 2012
Aug. 29, 2012
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a series of Canyon Road East corridor road projects from State Route 512 to 176th Street East.
The ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. at the property ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 27, 2012
Aug. 27, 2012
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer - should plan ahead to avoid low tides from Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Load restrictions will be in place on some sailings, and riders may ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 22, 2012
Wednesday Aug 22 2012 10:57 AM
The Final Environmental Impact Statement for Pierce County's proposed Rivers Flood Hazard Management Plan was released August 22. The statement evaluates the potential environmental impacts of the plan, as well as two alt...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 13, 2012
Aug. 13, 2012
Pierce County will revise the travel lanes of Sumner-Tapps Highway E Aug. 14 to provide left-turn lanes at the South Tapps Drive E intersection on the two legs of the highway. Left-turn lanes will not be added to South Tapps Drive E at th...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 7, 2012
Aug. 7, 2012
The boat launch on Hall Road in Vaughn will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8 while crews pave the boat ramp approach.
This work is the last step in Pierce County's rehabilitation of the boat ramp. The county on Aug. 4 finished re...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 6, 2012
Aug. 6, 2012
Residents invited to comment on food waste collection options
Nearly one-third of Pierce County's waste is food, making it the largest category of material entering our landfill.
In 2010, the county began exploring how to manage and...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: August 3, 2012
Aug. 3, 2012
Pierce County will reopen the boat launch on Hall Road in Vaughn at 3 p.m. Aug. 4 after crews complete a rehabilitation of the boat ramp. The boat launch was closed on July 30 for the work.
The county is replacing the existing ramp struct...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 31, 2012
July 31, 2012
The section of 112th Street East between Fruitland Avenue East and Woodland Avenue East that was closed June 25 for a road construction project reopened July 30---five days ahead of schedule.
Crews lowered the road by as much as five f...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 26, 2012
July 26, 2012
The boat launch on Hall Road at Vaughn will be closed July 30 to August 3 so Pierce County can rehabilitate the ramp.
Crews will replace the existing ramp structure with concrete panels purchased from the Washington Department of Fish...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 10, 2012
July 10, 2012
Pierce County will activate new traffic signals at two intersections of Canyon Road E in Frederickson on Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in lane restrictions over a two-hour period each day.
• Lane restrictions at the intersection of...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: July 9, 2012
July 9, 2012
Starting in July, Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula residents can drop off their household hazardous waste at the Purdy Transfer Station in Gig Harbor free of charge on the second Friday and Saturday of each month. The transfer station is locat...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
Pierce County crews replaced the wiring that powers six street lights along a half-mile of county road at 38th Street and 192nd Street in Frederickson after discovering two separate incidents of wire theft and vandalism.
The repair wo...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 21, 2012
June 21, 2012
Pierce County will close a section of 112th Street East on June 25 for six weeks as part of a road construction project.
112th Street East will be closed between Fruitland Avenue East and Woodland Avenue East until early August. A deto...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 18, 2012
June 18, 2012
The public is invited to an open house June 25 to learn about Pierce County’s upcoming rehabilitation of 9,600 feet of sewer pipe and about 30 manholes located along Grandview Drive W. in University Place. The work will start in July, and...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 15, 2012
June 15, 2012
Pierce County has revised its June and July ferry fuel run schedule to accommodate residents and visitors celebrating the Fourth of July holiday in Steilacoom or on Anderson or Ketron islands. This means some noon and 12:30 p.m. ferry run...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 13, 2012
June 13, 2012
Tacoma Freedom Fair Wings & Wheels is back for its second year with airplane fly-bys, a meet and greet with pilots, airplane and helicopter rides, displays, a car show, a motorcycle show and more.
Wings & Wheels runs from 11 a....Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 12, 2012
Tuesday Jun 12 2012 3:07 PM
Pierce County Engineer Brian D. Stacy, P.E., has been elected to serve a two-year term as the Western Regional Vice President for the National Association of County Engineers (NACE) Board of Directors.
"This is a gr...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 12, 2012
June 12, 2012
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles - such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer - should plan ahead to avoid low tides from July 1-8. Load restrictions will be in place on some sailings, and riders may be aske...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: June 11, 2012
June 11, 2012
The public is invited to learn about potential improvements to the ferry loading lanes at the Steilacoom Terminal during upcoming community meetings in Steilacoom and on Anderson Island.
The Steilacoom meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 25, 2012
May 25, 2012
Organizations can help keep Puget Sound clean during their next car wash fundraiser by checking out a fish-friendly car wash kit. The kits are available at several Pierce County locations.
The kits keep soap, oil and other pollutants fr...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 21, 2012
May 21, 2012
If you see a string of mittens or a cart-wheeling Santa Claus headed down the street during the next snowfall, you don't need new glasses.
These scenes were painted on two of Pierce County's snow plows on May 17 by fourth graders at the...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
The Steilacoom ferry terminal will reopen May 22 following a remodel inside and out. The terminal, located at 56 Union Ave. in Steilacoom, closed Jan. 4 for the work.
"I think our ferry patrons will be pleased with the results and ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
Following recent leaks in the Day Island sewer force main and subsequent spot inspections, Pierce County will replace the pipe to prevent future leakage. Design work on the replacement pipe will begin immediately and the project is expecte...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 14, 2012
May 14, 2012
The public is invited to learn about potential improvements to the ferry loading lanes at the Steilacoom Terminal during a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 22 at Steilacoom Town Hall, 1717 Lafayette St. in Steilacoom. Public comments are...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 10, 2012
May 10, 2012
Pierce County residents are invited to participate in several activities as part of National Public Works Week, which runs from May 20-26.
“Pierce County Public Works and Utilities employees strive to support a livable Pierce County,” ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 4, 2012
May 4, 2012
The stretch of the Orting-Kapowsin Highway between 264th Street and 288th Street E. is closed temporarily due to localized flooding caused by heavy rains and wildlife activity.
Pierce County road crews closed the section at noon Friday, ...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: May 4, 2012
May 4, 2012
The public is invited to a joint meeting of the two advisory commissions that represent the Pierce County-owned airports near Puyallup and Gig Harbor.
The May 10 meeting features presentations about aviation in Pierce County and Washingt...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 30, 2012
April 30, 2012
Peak season rates apply starting Tuesday, May 1, for Pierce County ferry passengers that drive a vehicle or motorcycle onto the ferry. Peak season runs from May 1 to Sept. 30.
Walk-on passenger rates are the same year-round, and bicy...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 27, 2012
April 27, 2012
Summit-area residents are invited to a public meeting on May 10 to learn about Pierce County’s proposed improvements to more than a mile of Canyon Road E. from 99th St. Court E. to 84th St. E.
“The improvements are intended to enhance...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 25, 2012
April 25, 2012
Communities across Western Washington will celebrate Puget Sound with family-friendly activities and educational programs during Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May.
"Puget Sound is a treasure that belongs to every one of us,&qu...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 24, 2012
April 24, 2012
Pierce County residents can now recycle additional plastic items. Plastic jars, tubs and buckets can be added to curbside recycling carts. Examples include yogurt and sour cream containers, plastic salsa jars, and kitty litter buckets. T...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 23, 2012
April 23, 2012
FEMA’s new flood rating reduces insurance premiums in Pierce County
Pierce County has earned a new flood rating from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of its floodplain management activities. The new rating me...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: April 16, 2012
April 16, 2012
Pierce County roadsides will get their annual makeover this spring and summer.
An initial application of herbicides to combat weeds along road shoulders will start April 18, and continue through June. Targeted noxious weeds and brush...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: March 23, 2012
March 23, 2012
The Pierce County Executive is seeking applicants to fill four positions on the Thun Field Advisory Commission (TFAC). The Pierce County Council created the TFAC to provide the community and airport tenants an opportunity to interact and...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 29, 2012
Feb. 29, 2012
Pierce County on Feb. 29 released its proposed plan to manage flooding and channel migration hazards on major rivers, large tributaries and associated floodplains over the next 20 years.
The draft Rivers Flood Hazard Management Plan i...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 24, 2012
Friday Feb 24 2012 9:27 AM
Sunday, Feb. 26 is your last chance to dispose of storm debris of any size for free at select Pierce County transfer stations.
Hidden Valley17925 Meridian Street ESeven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Purdy1451...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: February 17, 2012
Friday Feb 17 2012 3:58 PM
If you have put off cleaning up after the January snow and ice storm, time is running out to take advantage of free storm debris disposal. Pierce County's program will wrap up on Sunday, Feb 26.
More than 15,000 tons of d...Read on...
Planning & Public Works
Posted on: January 25, 2012
Wednesday Jan 25 2012 5:07 PM
County crews are starting to see light at the end of the tunnel from the storm events that started Friday, Jan. 13 and lasted more than a week.
Although calls are still trickling in, the call volume is diminishing stea...Read on...
Planning & Public Works