Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013 Contact:Patrick Babineau, Peninsula RTPO coordinator, 360-357-2675 Dennis Engel, WSDOT transportation planning manager, 360-357-2651 OLYMPIA – Between now and the end of the year, the public has the opportunity to weigh in on the future of transportation on the Olympic Peninsula. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) invites the public…
Month: October 2013
Graham Kapowsin chooses Casey Park as Daffodil Princess
GRAHAM, WA — The auditorium at Graham Kapowsin High School was abuzz tonight with graceful maidens in beautiful gowns, handsome escorts in their crisp suits, chattering friends and anxious parents. They were gathered to select the school’s 2014 Daffodil Princess. The evening began with a quartet from the GKHS orchestra playing chamber music. Each contestant came in…
2013 General Election Results Release Schedule
Key Dates Election Day Nov. 5, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Important Numbers Total registered voters 438,344 Expected Turnout 46.0% or approximately 202,000 ballots Past Turnout Number of Registered Voters 2011 General Election…
The NSA, your cell phone and your email
Part 1 By Marianne Lincoln The U.S. House Intelligence Committee held a hearing on NSA Surveillance today at the Capitol. Perhaps this is not of local interest to everyone, but as an online news media, the Post took an interest. The CSPAN channel carried the hearings this evening, October 29, 2013. Early in the hearings,…
Reduce flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves
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 Ziegler, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities director. “Taking the time to keep yards and storm drains…
Free composting classes teach residents to reduce waste at home
PIERCE COUNTY — 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 bin, where to put it and how to maintain…
City of Roy reappoints judge
ROY, WA — At the Roy City Council meeting Monday evening, the council reappointed Thomas Ellington as Judge for the Municipal Court. In other council business, the Police chief noted they had installed two more pieces of playground equipment at the park and placed a new stop sign on Ronge Street. The Council passed a…
Northwest UFO Sightings: Oct. 29, James Clarkson
The Parkland/Spanaway Pierce County Library, 13718 Pacific Ave. S., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. will host investigator James E. Clarkson for a discussion of high strangeness cases and why the Northwest has a special place in UFO history. Northwest UFO Sightings: Oct. 29 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. UFO investigator James E. Clarkson
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Play to Learn and Story Times: Oct. 28-Nov. 1 Play to Learn.Drop in with your children, ages 0-6, for play-filled activities, informationfor adults and free materials for playing and learning at home. Story Times. Childrenwill build a foundation for reading success through play, stories and languagefun at story times for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and families.Locations,…
Trinity Lutheran’s Annual Rummage Sale Nov. 16
Trinity Treasures, Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland will hold its Annual Rummage Sale November 16th, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bring your donations of clothing, books, small appliances, etc, and check out their luncheon and pie specials. Trinity is located at 12115 Park Avenue South, Parkland, Washington 98444. For further information call the…
Highlights from the Bethel Board Meeting Oct. 22
October 22, the Bethel Board meeting was held at Bethel Middle School. Fisrt they held a study session about aquatic center options. Kory Brown, Pacific Lutheran University’s assistant professor of management, has been retained as a consultant on the aquatic center study. He presented to the Board his analysis of the various aquatic options to…
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