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Pierce County Aerospace

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Duration: 3:45
Updated: 29 Jan 2014
author: Pierce County Television

See how the Pierce County Skills Center is helping the aerospace industry take off in Pierce County.

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Pierce County to help fund youth shelter in Tacoma

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Duration: 6:52
Updated: 15 Jan 2015

Pierce County and the City of Tacoma will help fund a youth homeless shelter and drop-in center in the heart of Tacoma. Learn why it’s needed, the kind of services it will offer, where funding is coming from, and how soon it will be ready. Hear from Tess Colby, Pierce County’s manager for housing, homelessness, and community development.

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Pierce County Medical Examiner

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Duration: 6:10
Updated: 05 Sep 2014
author: Pierce County Television

A behind the scenes look into a day in the life of your Pierce County Medical Examiner.

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Tacoma Link expansion makes progress

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Duration: 3:45
Updated: 27 Feb 2014

Show segment from PCN 2/27/14

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Pierce County News 2/19/15

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Duration: 20:13
Updated: 19 Feb 2015

Show segments: County Council votes to build General Services Building Public closures coming to Chambers Creek Regional Park New volunteer opportunities with Pitch in for Parks Puyallup dedicates new spray park coming in May DuPont sees industry growth with Amazon fulfillment center Fife History Museum exhibit shows evolution of wedding traditions and dresses Meet the Farmer: Mountain Lodge Farm cheesemaking class Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Foothills Dash in Orting, Youth basketball registration

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Pierce County News 3-12-2015

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Duration: 20:30
Updated: 12 Mar 2015

Learn more about a new twist in Pierce County’s plan to consolidate its services in a new general services building. The County Council approved the construction plan. Then a citizen activist filed a referendum to try and send it to voters. The county sued to challenge the validity of that referendum. And now … the county has decided to drop that legal challenge. Pierce County begins two months of public meetings to update the Comprehensive Plan for unincorporated areas. Find out what the plan affects and how you can get involved before the June 30th deadline. The City of Fife has signed on for pet licensing and animal control services from the Pierce County Auditor’s office. Learn what animal control services include and where you can go for pet licenses. South Tacoma’s air quality issue is getting better. Although the area is back in attainment, wood burning restrictions still apply. Learn about a new law coming in September and how to get financial help replacing your wood stove. University Place is finishing a missing link in the sidewalk system through the city. Learn more about this section happening on 56th Street. The Economic Development Board for Tacoma-Pierce County talks golf and U.S. Open corporate hospitality with Mimi Griffin, who will oversee hospitality at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. Pierce County Parks & Recreation: adult slowpitch leagues, Adult Trip to Lake Washington

http://wn.com/Pierce_County_News_3-12-2015

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Pierce County News 4-30-15

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Duration: 25:13
Updated: 04 May 2015

Special U-S Open edition of Pierce County News Media Day outside the ropes US Open Transportation Plan Ken Still local players past opens Chambers Bay Video Game Media Day Mike Davis on course conditions Meet the Agronomists USGA’s John Bodenhamer has roots in DuPont’s Home Course Local Pro Golfers Play Chambers Bay

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Pierce County News 5-14-15

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Duration: 20:10
Updated: 14 May 2015

Get a behind the scenes look inside the Merchandise Pavilion at Chambers Bay. See it under construction and find out where it’s located on-site. Hear from Mary Lopuszynski with the USGA about how Pacific Northwest weather is influencing what they’ll sell and how rain could help sales. If you’re a fan of the trails and parks around Chambers Bay, it’s important to know the last public uses around the site close May 26th. See a map and learn what is temporarily closing. Hear from Pierce County Parks & Recreation Director Tony Tipton. Golf 101 for non-golfers is a story for folks who want to watch and enjoy the U.S. Open, but who don’t really know a lot about the sport. Learn the basics of golf, including important terminology, scoring and which clubs to use from Chambers Bay Golf Pro Brent Zepp. See how the road to the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay had to come through the Home Course in DuPont first. It hosted one of 111 U.S. Open local qualifiers. Meet some local amateurs who tried to qualify, including Brodie Bordeaux of University Place, Aaron Levine of Seattle, Matt Marrese who won a high school tournament at Chambers Bay, and second alternate Jonathan sanders from the University of Washington. Tom Cade of the Washington State Golf Association explains what hosting this qualifier means for the area. Voters will elect 21 citizens for the Charter Review Commission this fall, when every 10 years, citizens comb through Pierce County’s constitution and offer up amendments. Learn about the process and the commission from Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson. Fallen police officers are remembered at a Pierce County Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony. Hear from a great-granddaughter about remembering her great-grandfather who died in the line of duty back in 1925. Whole Foods opens its doors in University Place. See the grand opening and festivities, and see what this organic grocery store has to offer….from a pizza bar and beers on tap, to specialty food sections. Learn how to make a compost worm bin using a few simple supplies. You can turn your family’s food waste into compost for the yard and keep it out of the landfill. Get details on just how much food we’re throwing away, and how to sign up for free compost worm bin classes. Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Disc golf free clinic in Lakewood at Ft. Steilacoom Golf Course and sign your kids up for the Colleen Hacker Success Soccer Camp.

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Pierce County News 5/21/15

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Duration: 24:22
Updated: 21 May 2015

What went into Pierce County’s decision to build Chambers Bay Hear from former County Executive John Ladenburg on what was happening behind the scenes, and see rare, archive video of the site before and during construction. Chambers Bay construction update for the week of May 18th grandstands and Grandview Trail closure Learn about the sustainability and environmental benefits of Chambers Bay. Find out what characteristics make fine fescue so earth-friendly, and the County’s future plan to use reclaimed sewer water on the golf course. See what U.S. Open grandstand marshal volunteers are learning in their training. From common questions to perks of the job, there’s a lot of behind the scenes preparation before the U.S. Open arrives. University Place citizens came in droves to get last-minute parking questions answered at the last public open house. Find out what common questions they had, the special number U.P. residents can call during the Open, and the website with more details. Pierce County Parks & Recreation is offering summer camps for kids & adults with disabilities. Have fun with modified activities so everyone can participate. New this year—a camp for adults ages 21-30. Now is the time to register. Pt. Defiance Zoo and Aquarium celebrates the birth of quadruplet clouded leopard cubs. See the adorable 1-week old cubs as they bottle feed and snuggle. Pierce County Parks & Recreation Tour de Pierce, summer camp registrations

http://wn.com/Pierce_County_News_5_21_15

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Pierce County News 6/4/15

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Duration: 28:05
Updated: 04 Jun 2015

Watch PCTV’s in-depth special coverage of the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. From the environmental benefits of fine fescue, to the weather forecast and the pros who have played the course, get a better understanding of what’s coming to the Pacific Northwest in this show.

http://wn.com/Pierce_County_News_6_4_15

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Pierce County News 11/20/14

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Duration: 17:47
Updated: 20 Nov 2014

Story segments: Pierce County Council passes 2015 budget with new positions for public safety South Sound 2-1-1 connects people with services for free More providers, more plans offered for this year’s Affordable Care Enrollment County begins selling surplus properties online Tacoma Art Museum opens new wing of Western American Art Meet the Farmer: Red Barn Tree Farm brings tradition to holiday season Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Half price Fantasy Lights tickets, Black Friday skate

http://wn.com/Pierce_County_News_11_20_14

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Salmon Homecoming in Puyallup to welcome families in October

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Duration: 0:46
Updated: 25 Sep 2014

Kids can see the salmon return and feed the fish at the historic Puyallup Hatchery.

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Pierce County Ag: The Faces of Farming

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Duration: 7:04
Updated: 17 Jan 2014

Pierce County Ag: The Faces of Farming

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Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Pierce Transit move to a new radio system

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Duration: 5:37
Updated: 30 Oct 2014

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department and other public safety agencies find improved communication on a new radio system. Learn how the radios have closed gaps in coverage, how far the coverage area extends, and the data features involved. Hear from Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor, Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy, Emergency Management Director Lowell Porter, and Douglas Middleton from Pierce Transit.

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COPS Toughest Takedowns Pierce County, WA

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Duration: 6:45
Updated: 06 Sep 2014
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http://www.youtube.com/copstv Deputy Kristi Estes of the Pierce County Sheriff's Department is in pursuit a vehicle which has been reported to be traveling u...

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Performance audit prompts efficiencies for Pierce County Jail

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Duration: 2:40
Updated: 11 Sep 2014

Pierce County Jail audit focuses on reliance on overtime, inmate classification system.

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Pierce County General Services Building public meeting

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Duration: 2:54
Updated: 26 Jan 2015

Learn more about the proposed one-stop-shop for most Pierce County government general services. Find out where the County is proposing to build the facility and the reasoning for that site. Hear from County leaders including County Executive Pat McCarthy and citizens who spoke at the meeting. See drawings and a model of the proposed building design.

http://wn.com/Pierce_County_General_Services_Building_public_meeting

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Welcome to Jury Duty - Pierce County Superior Court

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Duration: 13:47
Updated: 23 May 2014

Welcome to Jury Duty - Pierce County Superior Court

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Pierce County Jail to close pods, cut positions

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Duration: 2:46
Updated: 16 Feb 2014
author: Pierce County Television

Segment from Pierce County News show 6/6/13.

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Take off in the Pierce County Sheriff's new Airplane

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Duration: 2:27
Updated: 15 Jul 2013
author: Pierce County Television

Take off in the Pierce County Sheriff's new Airplane.

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Pierce County District Court makes it easier to file small claims online

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Duration: 1:29
Updated: 22 Jan 2015

Pierce County District Court is making it easier to file a case in small claims court. Hear from Honorable Margaret Ross and see how and where to file online.

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U. S. Open players and fans are flying into Pierce County's Tacoma Narrows Airport

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Duration: 2:35
Updated: 16 Jun 2015

There is a lot of buzz at Pierce County's Tacoma Narrows Airport with the U.S. Open in town. They are very busy as business and flight traffic is way up. And those extra jets and planes are not just for the players as corporate hospitality sponsors and fans are expected to be flying in and out of the airport too.

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CASA - Pierce County Talks Ep 14, Segment 1

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Duration: 13:49
Updated: 02 Jun 2015

They're called "Court Appointed Special Advocates" or CASA's. This group of volunteers provide a watchful eye and advocate for Foster Children in the court system. Maureen Sorenson, CASA Coordinator for the Pierce County Juvenile Court and Dan Casey, a CASA Volunteer, are on set.

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Pierce County News 1/30/14

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Duration: 20:40
Updated: 30 Jan 2014
author: Pierce County Television

Show segments: Elder abuse criminal cases are on the rise Four Family Support Centers will close Survey focuses on homeless youth School districts fill the s...

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Pierce County News 5/28/15

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Duration: 21:42
Updated: 28 May 2015

What does it mean for Chambers Bay to be a municipal golf course. Learn what makes this status unique for players and the public, and just how rare it is for the U.S. Open to be played on a municipal course. As preparations for the U.S. Open continue, go inside the Trophy Club in North Meadow and see the amazing view of the course from the viewing deck. Learn about U.S. Open security measures for spectators and boaters on Puget Sound. And get a glimpse in the corporate hospitality tents. Hear from 2015 U.S. Open Championship Director Danny Sink. Who is the USGA? Learn about the history of the United States Golf Association. There’s more to this non-profit organization than championships. From equipment testing to rules and standards, see how the USGA impacts the game of golf for players of all skill levels. The County is preparing for busier-than-normal traffic at Tacoma Narrows Airport and the ferry to Anderson Island during the U.S. Open. Hear from Pierce County Airport and Ferry Administrator Deb Wallace about the work behind the scenes to get ready. And a new observation area where the public can safely watch all the excitement at the airport. University Place is about to finish a network of sidewalks to every school in the city. Learn about the final details of the Safe Routes to School Program. Hear from parents and students using the new sidewalks. See how boy scouts in Sumner are honoring veterans by placing flags at the graves of veterans. Hear from boy scouts about what it means to them. Just off the plane from a year in Korea, a surprise homecoming reunites a soldier with his son at the Tacoma Rainiers ballpark. See the special way this father chooses to surprise his son. Hundreds of people turned out for the grand opening of a new spray park in downtown Puyallup. See what it offers for kids of all ages, what makes it safer than the old wading pool, and what it brings to Pioneer Park. Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Summer hockey camp, Track & Field program

http://wn.com/Pierce_County_News_5_28_15

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Pierce County News 6/11/15

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Duration: 29:20
Updated: 11 Jun 2015

Special Pierce County News coverage of the U.S. Open from Chambers Bay. See Spectator Square at the main entrance to the 2015 U.S. Open. Hear how Chambers Bay came to be from former County Executive John Ladenburg. Meet the architect, see inside the Merchandise Pavilion, and what to know before you attend the championship.

http://wn.com/Pierce_County_News_6_11_15

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Pierce County News 6/18/15

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Duration: 23:43
Updated: 19 Jun 2015

Watch the behind the scenes coverage of the 2015 U.S. Open. Hear from players, groundskeepers and spectators about the event held at Chambers Bay in University Place.

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Pierce County News 10/3/13

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Duration: 20:51
Updated: 13 Jan 2014
author: Pierce County Television

Show segments: Tornado narrowly misses County facility How to prepare for severe storms Pierce County Ferry saves on fuel costs Mediation a cheaper option to...

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Pierce County News 10/30/14

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Duration: 20:01
Updated: 31 Oct 2014

Show segments: Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, Pierce Transit move to a new radio system Orting unveils plans for Bridge for Kids at Emergency Summit Construction underway on County’s decant stormwater treatment facility Niagara Bottling company opens new facility in Frederickson U.S. Open caterer seeks local food and hiring local servers Sumner cuts the ribbon on new Link Trail through warehouse district Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Room rentals/Wii parties

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Pierce County News April 23, 2015

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Duration: 22:10
Updated: 23 Apr 2015

It takes a lot of planning to move 235,000 people around at a major sporting event. See how the USGA plans to park and transport spectators and which local roads through University Place will be impacted during the 2015 U.S. Open, in this story about the transportation plan. The 2014 annual report shows Chambers Bay set some all-time records. From merchandise sales to total revenue, see where the course is feeling the boom as more golfers play the course. Meet famous local golfers who have played in past U.S. Opens. Hear stories from Ken Still and see priceless photos and historic footage. Plus we interview Michael Putnam, Andrew Putnam and Andres Gonzales. We’re 7 weeks out from the U.S. Open Championship. Get an update on tent construction around Chambers Bay. See where TV towers will go and learn about closures to public areas on the site. The Fife police department is cracking down on the hotel-motel crime scene along Pacific Highway East….and they’re enlisting the help from hotel owners. The goal is to prevent drug use, prostitution, and theft…and owners are ready to help. Get vacation traveling tips from a AAA travel agent. Learn how seniors and people with disabilities can have an enjoyable vacation and take advantage of help from companies who caterer to their needs. The Pierce County Council remembers Domestic Violence Awareness Day. Hear from Susan Adams with the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center in Tacoma. Learn about the free services they offer victims. Play ball! Tacoma Rainiers fans celebrate the 2015 home opener with food, fireworks and fun! Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Mon & son dance, Companionship Forest Fun

http://wn.com/Pierce_County_News_April_23,_2015

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Pierce County News 6/22/15—U.S. Open Special from the 18th fairway

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Duration: 27:15
Updated: 24 Jun 2015

Jordan Spieth becomes youngest player to win championship County leaders examine how it went, from transportation to security Go inside the exclusive corporate hospitality tents at Chambers Bay See the mouth-watering menu and meet the caterer for the U.S. Open From burgers to beers, fans try to guess which concessions sell the best Behind the scenes in the media center with journalists from around the world Meet the volunteers who help make the U.S. Open possible Golf fans from around the world describe their experience at Chambers Bay Pacific Northwesterners prove they’re good shoppers in Merchandise Pavilion Cities in Pierce County capitalize on the U.S. Open and what it means for economic development

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Pierce County Talks - Episode 4

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Duration: 27:50
Updated: 08 Jul 2014
author: Pierce County Television

The Tacoma Symphony has a new Music Director after 20 years. We'll meet Sarah Ioannides and learn about her plans and goals. And... they're in the mail.... t...

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Pierce County Talks - Episode 5

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Duration: 26:31
Updated: 01 Sep 2014
author: Pierce County Television

Bates Technical College is getting a long-awaited new building at its 19th Street campus. And a group of community organizations are trying to alleviate yout...

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Pierce County Talks - Episode 9

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Duration: 25:45
Updated: 02 Dec 2014

The International Labor Organization says there are nearly 21million victims of human trafficking across the world. Nearly a quarter of the victims are children and over half are women and girls. Washington State and Pierce County have joined the fight against human trafficking. We talk with Pierce County Councilmember Jim McCune and Chris Gilge from Washington Engage. And although medical science has made great strides in the fight against cancer, the diagnosis often results in fear and a multitude of questions. Our guests are Dr. Frank Senecal and Dr. Paul Amoroso from the South Sound CARE Foundation.

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Pierce County Talks - Episode 15

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Duration: 30:01
Updated: 06 Jul 2015

The 2015 U.S. Open is now part of Pierce County history. On this program we look back at the experience and discuss what went well and what needs improvement as Chambers Bay looks to a return engagement. Studio guests include Pierce County Executive, Pat McCarthy; Pierce County Councilmember, Connie Ladenburg; Pierce County Economic Development Director, Denise Dyer and Shelly Schlumpf, Executive Director of the Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce.

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Pierce County News 4/3/14 Farming Special

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Duration: 25:23
Updated: 05 Apr 2014
author: Pierce County Television

Pierce County Ag: The Faces of Farming Meet the Farmer: Richter's hot house rhubarb Left Foot Farm - Goat Dairy Jeremy Sanford Wilcox Farm Eggs Scholz Pumpki...

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Pierce County News Aviation Special 6/20/13

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Duration: 26:26
Updated: 20 Feb 2014
author: Pierce County Television

Show segments: Skills Center trains teens in carbon fiber 0:26 Aerospace industry impacts Pierce County 6:27 JBLM first to get new Apache Helicopter 14:23 Th...

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Pierce County Regional Council General Assembly 2/19/15

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Duration: 88:16
Updated: 23 Feb 2015

Held at the Pioneer Park Pavilion in Puyallup. Keynote speaker: Joel Kotkin

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2015 Pierce County Law Enforcement Memorial

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Duration: 52:09
Updated: 12 May 2015

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PCN Pierce County Emergency Management Special 10/2/14

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Duration: 28:32
Updated: 24 Sep 2014

Show segments: Relive the homecoming when search & rescue members returned home from 9/11 See how search & rescue teams receive structural training Look back at Pierce County’s role in the Oso mudslide recovery WATF-1 search members come home from Oso Watch K-9’s and their handlers during tube training Pierce Transit holds largest anti-terrorism drill in Pierce County Robots are tested in a chemical drill at the Port of Tacoma Puyallup examines lessons learned in 1980’s Columbian volcanic event It’s time to gear up for winter and be prepared for storm season First responders learn new strategies in active shooter drill

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Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Junk in Your Trunk, Concerts in the Park

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Duration: 1:14
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

Pierce County Parks & Recreation for July: Junk in Your Trunk, Concerts in the Park

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Tacoma Narrows Airport opens public observation deck

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Duration: 1:29
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

Calling all airplane enthusiasts! The Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor has a new public observation area. Now there’s a comfortable spot to watch the planes take off and land and hear the air traffic controllers communicate while you watch.

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Puyallup opens new northbound bridge over Puyallup River

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Duration: 1:05
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

The city of Puyallup celebrates the opening of a new northbound bridge over the Puyallup River. See what the new bridge has to offer and what makes it safer. Find out what will happen to the old 1920s steel bridge.

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State legislators consider transportation package, Hwy 167 extension

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Duration: 1:13
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

As the Washington State legislative session slowly wraps up, Pierce County is cautiously excited about a few bills. Learn what transportation projects could get funding in the south sound, and what two bills will do for mental health patients and inmates.

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Residential property values up an average 6.6% in 2015

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Duration: 1:39
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

The Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan says 300,000 property owners are getting their value notices now. Residential property values are up an average of 6.6% in 2015. Find out which area of the county values went up the highest, and what the numbers mean for folks who are still underwater.

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Fire Marshal says Pierce County has resources for long fire season

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Duration: 2:08
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

Pierce County Fire Marshal Warner Webb talks about the long summer of fire season ahead. Learn what firefighting resource the County won’t be sending to the east side of the state this year. And he answers questions about using fire pits at home.

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U.S. Open food donation gives local food banks a summer boost

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Duration: 2:51
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

Learn how the Emergency Food Network was able to keep 70,000 pounds of food from going to waste after the U.S. Open. See how this massive donation gave local food banks in Pierce County a helping hand when the summertime need is great.

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Restoring trails and parks around Chambers Bay after the U.S. Open

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Duration: 2:18
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

When 230,000 people walked around Chambers Bay and the parks and trails that surround the golf course, it’s no surprise there’s a little work to be done to restore some areas following the U.S. Open. Hear from 2015 Championship Director Danny Sink and Pierce County Parks and Recreation Director Tony Tipton about the timeline for restoring and reopening public areas.

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Pierce County News 7/9/15

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Duration: 16:44
Updated: 09 Jul 2015

Restoring trails and parks around Chambers Bay after the U.S. Open U.S. Open food donation gives local food banks a summer boost Fire Marshal says Pierce County has resources for long fire season Residential property values up an average 6.6% in 2015 State legislators consider transportation package, Hwy 167 extension Puyallup opens new northbound bridge over Puyallup River Tacoma Narrows Airport opens public observation deck Pierce County Parks & Recreation: Junk in Your Trunk, Concerts in the Park

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Pierce County Talks Ep15 Segment 1

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Duration: 13:55
Updated: 06 Jul 2015

The 2015 U.S. Open is now in the history books. Was it all worth it and was it what we thought it would be? On set to talk about the challenges and triumps of the championship are Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy and Pierce County Councilmember Connie Ladenburg.

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Pierce County Talks Ep15 Segment 2

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Duration: 15:11
Updated: 06 Jul 2015

Even before the U.S. Open Championship got underway, local cities and businesses were reporting increased sales and revenue. On set to discuss the Open's economic impact are Denise Dyer, Pierce County Economic Development Director and Shelly Schlumpf, Executive Director of the Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce.

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Cities in Pierce County capitalize on the U.S. Open and what it means for economic development

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Duration: 2:18
Updated: 24 Jun 2015

Puyallup, DuPont and University Place are a few of the cities in Pierce County who capitalized on the U.S. Open. Find out how local businesses fared and what the U.S. Open at Chambers Bay means for economic development in the region.

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Go inside the exclusive corporate hospitality tents at Chambers Bay

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Duration: 2:38
Updated: 24 Jun 2015

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2015 U.S. Open Spectator Experience

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Duration: 1:51
Updated: 20 Jun 2015

Fans are having a blast at the 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. Hear what these spectators are saying about their week...and see your favorite players.

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U.S. Open merchandise tent sales

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Duration: 1:46
Updated: 19 Jun 2015

Half way through the sales week, Chambers Bay was on track to break records. Popular items include hats and anything lime green.

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Jack and Barbara Nicklaus spend time with wounded vets in Lakewood

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Duration: 3:02
Updated: 18 Jun 2015

Jack and Barbara Nicklaus spend time in Lakewood at American Lake Veterans Golf Course playing golf with wounded vets. And learn more about the prestigious Bob Jones Award given to Barbara Nicklaus.

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Sumner celebrates the Open with parade and putt putt course

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Duration: 2:06
Updated: 18 Jun 2015

Sumner celebrates the U.S. Open with a parade down Main Street and a small-town putt putt course that’s uniquely Sumner.

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An inside look at the fan experience in Spectator Square

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Duration: 2:28
Updated: 18 Jun 2015

Experience Spectator Square from a fans perspective, and see how it could improve your golf game.

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Transportation plan for the 2015 U.S. Open keeps everyone moving

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Duration: 1:57
Updated: 17 Jun 2015

An estimated 40,000 people are attending the U.S. Open everyday. Fans can park for free in two lots - one in Puyallup and one in Lakewood and be shuttled to Chambers Bay.

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The U.S. Department of Energy has announced plans to build two new GPU-accelerated supercomputers: “Sierra” at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and "Summit" at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

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IBM, Nvidia rev HPC engines in next-gen supercomputer push

Topix

15 Jul 2015

Hard on the heels of the publication of the latest Top 500 ranking of the world's fastest supercomputers, IBM and Nvidia on Monday announced they have teamed up to launch two new supercomputer centers of excellence to develop the next generation of contenders. Created as part of IBM's supercomputing contract with the U.S....

photo: NASA / APL/SwRI

Pluto nearly fills the frame in this image from the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) aboard NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, taken on July 13, 2015 when the spacecraft was 476,000 miles (768,000 kilometers) from the surface.

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NASA's New Horizons successfully flies past Pluto, then phones home

Canberra Times

15 Jul 2015

Pluto may have been demoted from the big-planet table but on Wednesday, it was the dwarf planet's time in the spotlight. . After travelling more than 5 kilometres in 9.5 years, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft survived its closest encounter with Pluto, coming within 12,500 kilometres of the distant, icy world ... "In this instance the spacecraft did exactly what it was supposed to do." ... . . ....

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File - Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is escorted to a helicopter in handcuffs by Mexican navy marines at a navy hanger in Mexico City, Mexico, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014.

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Video shows moment of 'El Chapo's' escape

CNN

15 Jul 2015

(CNN)Still dressed in his prison garb, notorious drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman bends over in the shower of his cell, a short wall blocking the camera's view of his body. But he never resurfaces. Guzman, Mexico's most infamous kingpin, slipped through a hole under the shower and escaped through a mile-long tunnel to freedom, authorities said. And the newly released closed-circuit video shows how calmly and easily he did it ... U.S ... ... ....

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Chinese soldiers march outside the Great Hall of the People before the closing ceremony of the National People's Congress in Beijing, China, Sunday, March 17, 2013.

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China has arrested over 100 lawyers and activists in an effort to wipe out dissent

Business Insider

15 Jul 2015

The six people criminally detained were among over 100 lawyers and rights advocates taken away, summoned or detained by police over the weekend. At least three law firms were also searched. Many of the detainees had signed a statement condemning Wang Yu’s disappearance early on Thursday after her electricity was cut and her home broken into ... By 10 p.m ... It said 82 had been released ... He was released again late on Sunday ... Copyright 2015 ... ....

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NASA : Recent Measurements of Pluto and Charon Obtained by New Horizons

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New Horizons probe discovers Pluto's exact size

The Times of India

14 Jul 2015

WASHINGTON. Nasa's New Horizons probe has settled one of the most basic questions about Pluto - its size. Mission scientists have found Pluto to be 2,370 kms in diameter, somewhat larger than many prior estimates. Images acquired with the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) aborad New Horizon probe were used to make this determination ... "The size of Pluto has been debated since its discovery in 1930 ... ....

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Secrets of Success: Ariana Pierce (Webcom Inc)

Public Technologies

15 Jul 2015

Ariana Pierce, the CEO of Superstar Nail Lacquer, a luxury nail polish company, and Style Shoppe, an online accessories store. Ariana, a Millennial, was influenced to be an entrepreneur due to the scarcity of jobs facing many in her generation during and immediately after the Great Recession and by the encouragement of her mother, Stacia Pierce, a life and career coach ... Ariana Pierce ... Pierce ... Pierce ... Pierce ... Pierce ... Pierce ... Pierce ... Pierce....

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Two issues that weren't in Gov. Walker's announcement speech

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

15 Jul 2015

Charting how each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties has trended politically compared to the U.S ... Use the pull down menu to see charts for individual counties ... Select a County... Menominee Milwaukee Monroe Oconto Oneida Outagamie Ozaukee Pepin Pierce Polk Portage Price Racine Richland Rock Rusk Sauk Sawyer Shawano Sheboygan St ... County-by-County Voting....

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King County deaths (7/14/2015)

Seattle Post

15 Jul 2015

Arthur, Sara, 29 of Lopez Island, San Juan County, July 6 ... Caylor, Joan, 83 of Chimacum, Jefferson County, July 3 ... Gray, Loreen, 80 of Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, July 7 ... Kawamoto, Ronald, 75 of Vancouver, Clark County, July 7 ... Murphy JR, David, 59 of Peoria, Maricopa County, July 11 ... Stites, Donna, 86 of Coupeville, Island County, July 7 ... Tran, Huu, 88 of Seattle, July 9 ... Verhaar, Adelyn, Infant of Lake Tapps, Pierce County, July 8....

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John Wall ‘wasn’t shocked’ Paul Pierce left for Clippers

The Washington Post

15 Jul 2015

LAS VEGAS — Echoing recent sentiments expressed by teammate Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall admitted he wasn’t surprised that Paul Pierce elected to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers over the Wizards after one season in the District. Pierce declined a $5.5 million player option to become a free agent for the […]....

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Constance Pierce Schedules Second Workshop July 25-26 (The University of Mississippi)

Public Technologies

15 Jul 2015

- Aspiring artists have a second opportunity to learn from the best at a University of Mississippi Museum workshop hosted by Constance Pierce July 25-27 ... "Our first 'Learning to Sketch from Museum Masters with Constance Pierce' filled up as soon as registration opened and was such a success that we have decided to offer this weekend workshop again at the end of July," said Emily McCauley, education curator....

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Clarkson University-Produced North Country Matters TV Series Wins Program Award (Clarkson University)

Public Technologies

15 Jul 2015

Lawrence County branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of New York State won a 21st Century Platinum Program Award this spring for the North Country Matters television program ... Lawrence County communications chairwoman and North Country Matters host ... North Country Matters is broadcast on WCKN Television, the public access channel for St. Lawrence County, on Time Warner digital cable channel 30....

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Single men find it tough to rent a place in the city

The Times of India

15 Jul 2015

The recent controversy surrounding Kannada star Yash and his landlord has had more repercussions than what has been reported ... For instance, a man who does not have long, unruly hair, excessive piercings and tattoos, and a shabby dressing sense has a better chance of impressing his prospective landlord ... Hide your body and facial piercings Unkempt, unruly beard and hair big no-nos Dress to impress (but don't overdo it) ....

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Bass Masters High School National Championship returns to Bethel and West Tennessee (Bethel University)

Public Technologies

15 Jul 2015

July 21 thru July 25 the Bass Masters High School National Championship will once again return to Henry and Carroll Counties in Northwest Tennessee. Over 150 boats with high school anglers from at least forty five of the lower forty eight states in America will converge on Kentucky Lake, fishing out of Paris Landing State Park near Paris Tennessee and Carroll County's One Thousand Acre Recreational Lake near Huntingdon, Tennessee....

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Nick Lachey among investors in Ohio marijuana grow center

The Associated Press

15 Jul 2015

The 98 Degrees singer, most recently a television actor, is hoping to bring a grow center to Hudson ... annual tax revenue for Summit County and its townships and municipalities....

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La Jolla Area Home Invasion (San Diego Police Department)

Public Technologies

15 Jul 2015

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department's Robbery Unit are asking for assistance from the public to help identify and locate the suspects wanted for a home invasion robbery in the La Jolla area. On July 13, 2015, at 11.40 p.m., an adult female was watching television inside the bedroom of her residence located in the 1400 block of Rodeo Drive....

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Why the NRA has Australia in its sights

Canberra Times

15 Jul 2015

In 2000, the NRA ran advertisements on US television, fabricating statistics about Australian crime rates ... Its hardline stance against sensible gun control reflects the extreme nature of the NRA – an organisation that campaigned against banning armour-piercing bullets (so called "cop killers"), and went ahead with its annual convention in Colorado just days after the school shootings in Columbine ... ....

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Madonna copies daughter Lourdes as she debuts new septum piercing

The Daily Mail

15 Jul 2015

The 56-year-old singer appeared to be following in the footsteps of her teenage daughter Lourdes, 18, as she debuted an edgy new septum piercing on her Instagram page on Tuesday. ....

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Madonna shows off new septum piercing - after taking style tips from daughter Lourdes

York Press

15 Jul 2015

Madonna showed off her new piercing on Instagram. ....