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2016 JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo performers begin arriving Wednesday, airshow Saturday and Sunday

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Participants in the 2016 JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo begin arriving Wednesday with the scheduled arrival of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds advance pilot/narrator. Maj. Scott Petz, Thunderbird #8, will arrive at JBLM McChord Field 1 p.m. Wednesday, and land after completing a short survey flight of the airshow demonstration…

112th St Closed at McChord field for Airshow Friday-Sunday Aug. 26-28, 2016

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – Participants in the 2016 JBLM Airshow and Warrior Expo can expect to experience traffic delays along Interstate 5, and some surface roads, near the base beginning Friday morning and continuing through Sunday. Beginning at 11:30 a.m. Friday 112th Street South between South Tacoma Way and Steele Street will be closed…

Work to improve sidewalks, pedestrian visibility on Park Avenue South begins Aug. 29

PIERCE COUNTY (PARKLAND, WA) — Work to improve sidewalks and pedestrian visibility along Park Avenue South between 125th Street South and Garfield Street South will begin Aug. 29. The work is expected to be complete in late November. The project will include new six-foot sidewalks and concrete curbs and gutters on the east side of…

Garfield Street Fair – Fun in Parkland

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
PARKLAND, WA — in spite of record heat this year, the Garfield Street Fair had many ways to keep patrons and workers cool. Besides the shade of some quaint old trees for many cars and vendors to locate under, many booths offered free water and lemonade for their guests. There were…

Demolition of the old Spanaway Elementary buildings

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
SPANAWAY, WA — Update on the demolition of the previous version of Spanaway Elementary School. The district planned the school’s sport fields on this end of the lot, but delayed the process when Franklin Pierce needed to rent the space for a couple years for their Early Childhood Learning Program. That…

Parkland’s National Night Out

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
PARKLAND, WA — Every year on National Night out, you will find the neighborhood on A Street enjoying a great get-together. Clowns, a DJ, dancing and great food were all part of this party. Kudo’s to the host family on 117th, you are awesome! We need to get a little more motivated…

Dry weather prompts county-wide burn ban

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County Fire Marshal Warner Webb has announced a county-wide outdoor burn ban, effective 8 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, until further notice. Dry weather and forecasts calling for continued dry heat prompted the limited ban, issued jointly with the Pierce County Fire Chiefs’ Association and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)….

Narrows bridge work closing lanes starting Aug 26

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
WSDOT — Drivers who use the State Route 16 Tacoma Narrows Bridge are encouraged to plan ahead for weekend and night delays in late August and early September. During the weekends of Aug. 26 – 29 and Sept. 9 – 12, contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation…

Aug 20 – Garfield St Fair in Parkland

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
PARKLAND, WA — August 20, 2016 is the Garfield Street Fair. This event brings crafters, musicians, vendors, classic cars and other exciting events to the Parkland-Garfield Street-PLU area. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., come out and savor the flavor of local Parkland, WA.

Please weigh in on fireworks restrictions!

PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Councilmember Connie Ladenburg is encouraging the public to speak at the County Council on a proposed ordinance that restricts fireworks in Pierce County. County Ordinance 2016-39 would amend Pierce County Code limiting the sale and discharge of fireworks to July 1- 4. The opportunity to speak to the Public Safety,…

JBLM Day & Night Mortar Training

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Various infantry and artillery units, and an element of U.S. Special Operations Command on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, will conduct day and night artillery and mortar training here over the next three weeks using M777 155mm Howitzers, as well as 60mm, 81mm and 120mm mortars. At this time, no artillery or…

Pierce County Fair opens with a dedication

Originally posted on 253 Watch:
GRAHAM, WA — The Pierce County Fair in Graham opened this year on August 11th with the dedication of a magnificent engraved marble bench in honor of long time Fair Manager Betty Backstrom. Betty passed away this past January and her presence is missed by many. Her memorial filled the arts…