For Immediate Release: September 12, 2014 Contact: Fire Chief Ryan Baskett, (253) 548-2501 or rbaskett@grahamfire.org Deputy Chief Tony Judd, (253) 548-2502 or tjudd@grahamfire.org GRAHAM, WA – Fire Chief Ryan Baskett announced today Graham Fire & Rescue will immediately begin reducing service delivery to the citizens. Graham Fire has seen a decrease in assessed valuation of…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Washington’s most violent cities?
The good news is… it’s not Spanaway. But the top cities are #1 Tacoma, #2 Lakewood and #3 Burien. A bit disconcerting isn’t it? Seattle is #6. Spokane is #4, yes, Spokane and Yaklina is #5. Here is the link to the Seattle Insider story. http://www.kirotv.com/gallery/entertainment/seattleinsider-wash-states-most-dangerous-cities/gCNMs/#6134917
South County Chamber hosting Candidates Forum
South County Connections 3rd Wednesday of the Month Provides those doing business in Frederickson, Parkland and Spanaway with the opportunity to receive the benefit of an educational topic and community updates. Candidates Forum Know your Candidates at the September 17th South County Connections! Candidates will be featured in this candidates forum, answering questions and sharing their thoughts….
Sept. 20, 4th annual Pierce County Citizenship Celebration
Everyone in Pierce County is invited to watch approximately 75 immigrants become American citizens during a ceremony on Sept. 20 in Tacoma. The naturalization ceremony – the final step to attain citizenship – begins promptly at 11 a.m. at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street. The ceremony, conducted by U.S. Citizenship…
Over 500 vehicles expected at Sept. 27 Classic Car & Truck Show
Pierce County Parks and Recreation will hold the 12th annual Hi-Tech Collision Classic Car and Truck Show at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 27. The free spectator event will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and more than 500 classic cars and trucks are anticipated to be on display. “This year we’re…
Pierce County to host purchasing forum for local businesses
The Pierce County Economic Development Department and Purchasing Division and their partners are hosting a free purchasing forum for local businesses. Attendees can learn about new and existing business opportunities with government agencies. Organizers say the forum will offer businesses a chance to: Learn first-hand how to register and compete for contracts with federal, state…
Kapowsin Lake Proposed Aquatic Reserve
By Carol Wright GCAT’s next meeting will be on the 1st Thursday of Oct. instead of the last Thurs. of Sept. because the Dept of Natural Resources (DNR) will be presenting the Kapowsin Lake Aquatic Reserve plan at Kapowsin Elementary at 6:30 pm in the multipurpose room. This proposal will protect the lake’s native ecosystems,…
Hurra! Hurra! Hurra! PLU hosts Norwegian Constitution Exhibition
The Scandinavian Cultural Center at Pacific Lutheran University will be the U.S. premier of the only traveling exhibition created in Norway to mark the 200 year anniversary of its constitution. In 1814, Denmark lost control over Norway, a territory it had held for over 300 years. Leaders from throughout Norway quickly gathered to craft a…
Vote for Rocky Ridge in Farmers Insurance contest
Rocky Ridge Elementary is the last Washington state school standing in the Farmers Insurance Thank a Million Teachers Dream Big contest. Teacher Elissa Dornan was surprised in an assembly today with the news that she is one of three teachers left in the running for a $100,000 grant. VOTE FOR: E. Dornan, Rocky Ridge Elementary, Graham,…
Section of Vickery Avenue East to be closed Sept. 15-19
Vickery Avenue East between 128th Street East and 112th Street East will be closed Sept. 15-19 while crews rebuild the roadway. A detour route will be in place, and will direct motorists west along 112th Street East, south along Waller Road East, and east along 128th Street East. Noise levels will be monitored to make sure…
JBLM Schedules Events for POW/MIA Remembrance Week
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – In support of the National POW/MIA Recognition Day, held September 19, JBLM has scheduled a week of events. The 2014 POW/MIA Remembrance Week events begin Sept. 15 with a wreath-laying ceremony at 11 a.m. at Memorial Grove, JBLM McChord Field (Outside the Club at McChord). Other scheduled events include: Sept. 16: Motorcycle…
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