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The first discovery of gold in Idaho (then Washington Territory) was made by Elias D. Pierce and Wilbur F. Bassett on Orofino Creek (Canal Gulch) in October 1860, a mile (1.6 km) north of Pierce. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] On land ceded to the Nez Perce people at the Walla Walla Council in 1855 (with a 1859 treaty), the gold discovery led to significant ...
Mount Rainier from Ricksecker Point, 1932 Tacoma—seat of Pierce County Mount Rainier hazard map. Pierce County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington.As of the 2020 census, the population was 921,130, [1] up from 795,225 in 2010, making it the second-most populous county in Washington, behind King County, and the 59th-most populous in the United States.
The City of Lakewood contracted with the Pierce County Sheriff's Office for police services between 1996 and 2004. According to the City of Lakewood website, the Lakewood Police Department started independent police and patrol operations on November 1, 2004.
Previously, water consumption rates in the winter (Oct. 1 to May 31) were $1.95 for less than 10 HCF per month and $3.87 for more than 10 HCF per month. In the summer (June 1 to Sept. 30), it cost ...
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 132.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 143.2 males.
In November, Pierce received 3,549 votes, or 35.5% while Pike received 3,142 votes, or 31.4%.Former Mayor Stan Ridgeway received 2,651 votes, or 26.5%, and landlord Marc Degl’Innocent received ...
A diversion dam on the White River, near Buckley, routes water into a flume which empties into the east side of Lake Tapps. On the west side of the reservoir, water had originally been routed to the Dieringer Powerhouse to generate hydroelectricity , after which the water was returned to the White River, about 20 miles (32 km) downstream from ...
Assumed office January 11, 2021: Preceded by: Randi Becker: Member of the Pierce County Council from the 3rd district; In office January 1, 2013 – January 13, 2021: Preceded by: Roger Bush: Succeeded by: Amy Cruver: Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 2nd, Position 1 district; In office January 3, 2005 – January 14 ...