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    Puyallup River at South Fork Road. (PHOTO COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    Pierce County projects aim to reduce Puyallup River...
    July 10, 2013 1:11 pm

    Pierce County expects to reduce flood risk along two sections of the Puyallup River with three projects set for this…

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    The 95-acre Sturgeon Farm located in Orting and the Puyallup River Valley. (PHOTOS COURTESY PCC FARMLAND TRUST)
    Land stewardship group to sell 95-acre Pierce County...
    February 5, 2013 3:39 pm

    PCC Farmland Trust, a non-profit organize that aims to secure, preserve and steward threatened farmland in the Pacific Northwest, has…

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    Pierce County, the PCC Farmland Trust and other farm advocates gathered recently to celebrate the purchase and preservation of historic Reise Farm (top left) near Orting. The 120-acre farm includes 80 tillable acres, 40 acres that contain a wooded hillside, and blueberry bushes (top right). "Farming is part of our heritage, and it remains an important component of our local economy and community," said Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy (above). (PHOTOS COURTESY PIERCE COUNTY)
    Partnership preserves 120-acre Puyallup River Valley farm
    October 22, 2012 9:33 am

    A 120-acre property will forever remain as a farm and habitat thanks to a public-private partnership in the Puyallup River…

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    The concrete McMillin Bridge has a long history in Pierce County. Built in 1934, it is an important section of State Route 162 that connects Orting to Sumner. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by Homer M. Hadley, whose work contributed to bridges spanning rivers, lakes and creeks throughout Washington State. (PHOTO BY TODD MATTHEWS)
    Pierce County's historic McMillin Bridge has lasted almost...
    By Todd Matthews • September 7, 2012 4:00 pm

    The nearly-80-year-old concrete McMillin Bridge has a long history in Pierce County. That could change, however, if the Washington State…

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    (COURTESY SOUTH SOUND BUSINESS FAIR)
    RSVP today for South Sound Business Fair
    May 17, 2012 12:00 am

    The Pierce County Economic Development Department, along with local, state and federal participants, will staff a resource table at the…

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    1966.1122401 Antonius, Robin E.R. Reference Number(s) of Documents assigned or
    1966.1122401 Antonius, Robin E.R. Reference Number(s) of Documents...
    By Admin • May 4, 2012 7:00 am

    1966.1122401 Antonius, Robin E.R. Reference Number(s) of Documents assigned or released: 200507061450 Document Title: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Grantor: Bishop,…

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    Tacoma City Council to discuss City of Destiny Awards
    TV Tacoma will broadcast replays of Grand Floral...
    April 13, 2012 12:00 am

    If you miss the 79th annual Grand Floral Parade on April 14, you can still watch the action on TV…

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    Pierce County grant helps fund Orting food bank
    Pierce County grant helps fund Orting food bank
    April 11, 2012 12:00 am

    Say good-bye to candelabras and flower stands. Today, the rooms of the former Power’s Funeral Home in downtown Orting are…

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    (KEVIN FREITAS / KEVINFREITAS.NET)
    Winter Storm 2012: News You Can Use
    January 19, 2012 12:00 am

    A snow storm Wednesday followed by icy conditions on Thursday have impacted the Puget Sound region. The Tacoma Daily Index…

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    9 Pierce County organizations receive $2.9M salmon recovery grants
    9 Pierce County organizations receive $2.9M salmon recovery...
    December 14, 2011 12:00 am

    The Washington Salmon Recovery Funding Board recently announced the award of nearly $30 million in grants to organizations around the…

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