Avoid a DUI in Tacoma this Black Friday with the simple tap of an app. To kick-off its holiday Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, the Tacoma Pierce County DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force is partnering with Uber, the app that connects riders and drivers, to offer free rides to new users and discounted rides to…
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Celebrate new storm drain waste processing facility with Dec. 3 ribbon cutting
Pierce County will celebrate the completion of a new facility that processes roadside storm drain waste with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Pierce County Central Maintenance Facility, 4812 196th St. E in Spanaway. The waste processing facility, which is located adjacent to the Central Maintenance Facility, will allow the…
Roy Transportation Benefit District Board public hearing
Monday, November 24 6:30 p.m. The Roy Transportation Benefit District Board will hold a final public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for 2015. 7:30 p.m. The Roy City Council will hold a final public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for 2015. The hearing will take place at Roy City Hall, 216 McNaught St S,…
Safely prepare your Thanksgiving turkey
USA.GOV — The countdown is on! Less than a week until Thanksgiving! Since the turkey is most often the star of this holiday meal, it’s important that it be both delicious and prepared safely. To help you, the USDA has created these videos to show you step-by-step how to safely cook your turkey a variety of…
Danish Sisterhood Christmas Bazaar and Nordic Sweater Exchange Nov. 22
Pacific Lutheran University’s University Center and the Scandinavian Cultural Center will be the site of the Danish Sisterhood Christmas Bazaar and Nordic Sweater Exchange on Saturday, November 22. The events will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be vendors with all kinds of crafts and Scandinavian crafts, but best of all, authentic…
Roy Elementary 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar – Nov. 22
ROY, WA — Roy Elementary’s 5th annual Holiday Bazaar, hosted by the Roy PTA, is this Saturday, November 22. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bazaar features vendors, a gift wrapping table and a free kids’ craft table. The PTA will also be collecting canned food donations for the Roy Food Bank.
One Night Only to WALK through Fantasy Lights! Nov 23
One Night Only to WALK through Fantasy Lights! Sunday, November 23, 2014, 5 – 7 p.m. at Spanaway Park Walk Information Kick off your holiday season with the Fantasy Lights Walk sneak preview. Fantasy Lights Walk takes you through 2.5 miles of animated displays at Spanaway Park in Spanaway, Washington. Walkers of all ages and…
Shellfish & the Environment Research Symposium Dec. 8
Shellfish & the Environment Research Symposium December 8, 2014 – Worthington Center, St. Martin’s University, Lacey, WA Please join us for a one day meeting bringing together scientists and other experts to share the latest research and information on shellfish and the environment. Speakers will cover a range of topics including aquaculture planning and permitting,…
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council – Spanaway Lake Topic
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Agenda for: Wed., Nov 19, 2013 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW, 3rd Floor Conference Room 3:30 Introductions / Additions to the Agenda Greg Vigoren, Chair 3:40 Spanaway Lake Update, Windy Kruse, Pierce County, SWM Tacoma-Pierce County Health Departments 4:00 On Site Septic Program George Waun,…
County Council boosts public safety with 2015 budget
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — After months of negotiation and discussion, members of the Pierce County Council voted unanimously Monday, Nov. 17 to adopt the county’s 2015 budget. The new budget takes effect Jan. 1 and, among other things, will devote more resources to public safety and corrections. “Crafting a budget is always challenging, and balancing the needs…
Ornaments for the governor’s Christmas tree
News from the Bethel School District… Jennifer Buckle’s jewelry design class at Graham-Kapowsin High School was one of six classes in Washington state chosen to make ornaments for the governor’s Christmas tree this year. Here’s more of the story in their YouTube video.
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