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In District takes a look at events and happenings in each of the Pierce County Council districts.
Each short program highlights what makes the communities and cities within unique.
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The new gondola at Crystal Mountain has tourists clamoring to take the nine-minute ride to the top and soak in 360-degree views. Pierce County Councilmember Dan Roach shows us what the resort has to offer year-round. Plus, learn what the County is doing to fix the six-mile road leading up to the resort to improve driving conditions.
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Swearing In Ceremony for Pierce County Councilmember Dan Roach held on January 11, 2011.
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In the last 20 years, the unincorporated areas and cities along the Puyallup River have struggled with flooding. After memorable floods in the mid-90s, 2006, and 2009, County Councilmember Joyce McDonald and guests talk about the long-term solutions that are needed to fix flooding in this part of Pierce County.
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Join District 2 Councilmember Joyce McDonald as she talks about two economic development hotspots in her district. The seafood processor Lusamerica begins operations in Fife and Puyallup's Good Samaritan Hospital completes its new medical tower.
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If you're like Joyce McDonald, Councilmember for District 2, the first place you visit at the annual Puyallup Fair is the wondrous displays of local vegetables and produce from Granges all across the region.
This In District is a behind the scenes look at what makes the 10th largest fair in the world so special and why the Puyallup Fair is so important economically, supportive to youth and welcoming to visitors from around the world.
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Go inside the new Pierce County Skills Center near Frederickson to see how high school students are getting a unique hands-on learning experience. In this school, classes feel more like college, and the focus is on skills that you can apply to the workforce. Join Council Chair Roger Bush as we learn about the options students have today and how it's benefiting the whole community.
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Over the next two years, road construction projects are taking place in the 176th and Canyon Road East corridor in District 3 near Fredrickson. Council member Roger Bush describes the importance and significance of combining multiple road projects together, the cost savings and the positive transportation outcome these road projects will bring to the community, the Port of Tacoma and Pierce County.
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Roger Bush, Pierce County Council Chair from District 3, celebrates Eatonville's Centennial with a unique interview told through the eyes and stories of a founding family member, Terry Van Eaton. Also, Mayor Tom Smallwood and business leader Steve Pruitt join in the discussion. They highlight the continued economic foundations, what's new and on the horizon for this heritage rich gateway to Mt. Rainier.
So, raise a toast to Eatonville and see the collectable Centennial Coin, all in celebration of 100 years of Pierce County history.
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There is a new hub for water quality research in Tacoma. Go inside the Center for Urban Waters and see how water samples from Puget Sound and storm water runoff are being tested for dangerous compounds. Pierce County Councilmember Tim Farrell explains how the Urban Waters partnership came together and how they are helping attract clean technology jobs and businesses to our area.
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Just like most families in Pierce County, county government is focused on living within its means during the current economic recession. The 2010 county budget has already been reduced once this year, and Councilmember Tim Farrell explains what this means for his District 4 - particularly in criminal justice and other areas important to the greater Tacoma area.
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Pierce Transit is the second largest public transit agency in Washington State. District 4 Council member Tim Farrell is one of nine Board of Commissioners. He explains his passion for public transportation and improvements underway here in Pierce Transit.
Innovative, employee based approaches is one of the key aspects highlighting a regional transit system focused on tomorrow's services today.
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Sprinker Recreation Center's ice rink is undergoing a major overhaul to fix years of deferred maintenance, including the roof, ventilation system, and ice surface. Councilmember Rick Talbert discusses how putting off maintenance has affected the facility. Talbert and Parks Director Kathy Kravit-Smith also talk about the mounting list of deferred maintenance in parks countywide and what can be done to prevent the growing problem.
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Swearing In Ceremony for Pierce County Councilmember Rick Talbert held on January 11, 2011.
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Go inside Sprinker's gutted ice rink to see how construction is progressing on the facility. Councilmember Dick Muri looks at the impact it will have on the skating community and his plan for getting to know a new area in his district. Also, learn about the construction of the rink and the full scope of the project with the construction division manager.
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Through a County Ordinance, Councilmember Dick Muri has established a Roy-McKenna Advisory Commission which will facilitate more collaborative communications for residents in addressing many issues in this pristine rural area of Pierce County. This In District focuses on some recent crime related concerns with community and business leaders and points to the positive impacts that a new commission such as this can provide for the Roy and McKenna communities.
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Councilmember Dick Muri represents a wide and growing geographic area of Pierce County which includes military installations and the islands off southwest Pierce County. Economic development is a key driver and is being encouraged with some major sewer and water projects now taking place in the Tillicum and Woodbrook communities.
Pierce County's partnership with the cities of Lakewood, DuPont and Steilacoom is essential for beneficial growth in District 6. Interviews include Lakewood's Mayor Doug Richardson and Bill McDonald, City Administrator for DuPont.
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The Key Peninsula is becoming a popular destination, but that also means more vehicle traffic through small communities like Key Center. Pierce County Councilmember Stan Flemming takes us to a dangerous intersection along Key Peninsula Highway that's getting a new stoplight and other traffic calming measures. Hear from community members and the County Engineer about plans for this busy strip and when road construction will affect drivers.
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Swearing In Ceremony for Pierce County Councilmember Stan Flemming held on January 11, 2011.
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