WSDOT — Collision on SR 7 southbound at Milepost 51.6 near 123rd St S beginning at 8:33 p.m. on October 17, 2013 until further notice. Specific information will be provided when available. Cleared by 9 p.m.
Month: October 2013
Frederickson community meeting Oct. 19
FREDERICKSON, WA — Greetings to everyone in or near Frederickson! Mike Lonergan, Pierce County’s Assessor Treasurer will be our Guest Speaker this Saturday, October 19th, 2013. Mike will present us with Frederickson’s net valuation and a breakdown of where our tax dollars go. You might want to bring your own tax questions. He has other…
Looking for the Elk Plain O’Reilly’s?
ELK PLAIN, WA — The Elk Plain O’Reilly’s has moved! They are now occupying the new building that stands where the Elk Plain Cafe once stood. There will be a Grand Opening in just a couple weeks. Watch for an announcement here at the Pierce Prairie Post.
Joust, a SLHS tradition
Wednesday night was Joust at Spanaway Lake High School. This traditional skit night is meant to stir up pep and support for the upcoming homecoming football game on Friday night, 7 p.m., at Art Crate Stadium. The theme for the event focused on Wonderland. So Alice and the Mad Hatter made it into a few skits….
Homcoming court coronation at FP
This week is Franklin Pierce High School’s Homecoming. Wednesday night was coronation, when the underclassmen & women were chosen for the royal court. On Friday at the football game, the Senior King and Queen will be selected. The football contest against Fife will begin at 7 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. will be…
Part 6: George Bush
By Chuck Haviland There is a story about a Charles Wren of Muck Creek that occurred in the 1800’s. In the fall of 1869 Abijah O’Neil jumped an improved farm belonging to a Charles Wren who was a French Canadian. They forced him to vacate his land, after the vigilante group found him guilty of…
Homecoming games for FPHS and SLHS Friday
Both Franklin Pierce High School and Spanaway Lake High School will have their homecoming games this Friday night, October 18. Spanaway Lake will be playing against Federal Way. Franklin Pierce will be playing against Fife. On Wednesday, October 16, the evening will be filled with pep, skits and the crowning of the homecoming courts at…
November is National American Indian Heritage Month
November is National American Indian Heritage Month. “It is a time to celebrate the rich cultural traditions and proud ancestry of American Indians and recognize …”the vital contributions that American Indians have made and continue to make to the strength, balance, tolerance, and diversity of our society.” — E Hychka Siam Mulstimulth (Thank you, high-class/ uplifting people)….
Graham Business Association, Oct. 16
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, October 16, 2013 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: red canoe credit union 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis…
Lakewood Bus Shop closing October 18
LAKEWOOD, WA — Pierce Transit’s Lakewood Customer Service “Bus Shop” will close its doors to the public on October 18, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. ADA Eligibility and Training will remain at the Lakewood location. All other customer service functions will move to the Tacoma Dome Station (TDS) Bus Shop. Saturday sales and bus information phone…
The Roy Planning Commission needs you
ROY, WA — After the Roy City Council meeting Monday night, the Mayor, Karen Yates confided she would really like to have a couple of people step up and take a spot on their Planning Commission. With only three of the required five members currently seated, the commission cannot do business if anyone is absent. Three…
Living Voter’s Guide – online voter resource
Brought to you by the Seattle City Club with fact-checking by the Seattle Public Library, the new Living Voter’s Guide is up and running. Sign on and you can participate in an interactive community forum on issues affecting voters in the state of Washington! Do you support I-522? Do you oppose labeling GMO’s? Get on…
Tell state officials how transportation should move forward
OLYMPIA, WA — The Washington State Transportation Commission is releasing a statewide survey this week to find out what Washington state residents’ priorities are for future transportation investments and how they think those investments should be paid for. The survey will be conducted online through the commission’s Voice of Washington State (VOWS) survey program. The …
Nisqually Springs Farm: Corn Maze, pumpkins and more through the end of October
MCKENNA, WA — Next to Stewart’s Meats on highway 507 in McKenna is the only Certified Organic Corn Maze in Washington State. Nisqually Springs Farm and Twin Start Credit Union are hosting the maze and all the other fun family events on the site this Fall. The maze has been imbedded with QR codes, so…
Dupont General Store Opening Oct. 15
DUPONT, WA — Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the DuPont General Store will hold a Grand Opening. Located at 1495 Wilmington Drive in DuPont, Washington, the store will be the first grocery store to open in the community in decades. DuPont General Store owner Sandy Ikemeier was the owner of Spanaway Fitness on 138th Street between…
Governor Inslee visits Joint Base Lewis-McChord Oct. 15
Governor Inslee visits Joint Base Lewis-McChord Oct. 15 as part of state-wide transportation assessment JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Governor Jay Inslee will visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Tuesday, October 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of a state-wide assessment of transportation requirements. During the governor’s visit to JBLM, base leaders and state and local…
Adult Trips & Tours – Extreme Rib Challenge
Adults 50+ can leave the driving to Pierce County Parks and Recreation for a series of adventures around Puget Sound. On Wed., November 13 try the Extreme Rib Challenge. Tour some of the Puget Sound’s finest barbecue spots & sample pork ribs from each restaurant, voting for the best ribs, sauce, and more. The ribs…
GBA welcomes LimeBerry to Graham
GRAHAM, WA — The Graham Business Association and the new Graham LimeBerry store held a Grand Opening this morning at 11 a.m., October 12. The new outlet feature low-fat frozen yogurt in at least 10 flavors along with a myriad of toppings and items to sprinkle on your delicious dessert. Owner Lorie Tudor held the giant scissors…
Graham Kapowsin trounces Bethel 48 to 14
SPANAWAY, WA — Art Crate Stadium was the scene of the big game Friday night. While the Bethel Braves and the Graham Kapowsin Eagles, cross town rivals, met on the turf, the stadium was festive with signs decorations and sales of school colored shirts and accessories. Before the game, there were three tailgate parties in…
Daffodil Pricesses are being chosen
Franklin Pierce High School selected Casey Timble last week. Washington High School will choose their princess in the theater on October 24. Spanaway Lake High chose Connie Smith on September 30. Graham Kapowsin will choose a princess on October 30 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Bethel High will hold their Princess selection on November…