PIERCE COUNTY, WA — More than 100 catch basin inlet grates have been stolen in unincorporated Pierce County this year, creating a public safety risk and costing the county thousands in replacement costs and staff time. The thefts are centered in Central Pierce County. These grates, which are made of cast iron, allow rainwater to enter…
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Spanaway Lakefest this weekend!
By Marianne Lincoln I made that up, sounds good doesn’t it? Spanaway Lakefest. It needed it’s own name. Its actually a really an exciting event that takes over the lake with roaring hydros, the park with bustling crews, visitors and vendors and fills Spanaway with the same great sound as Seafest in Seattle! It’s the annual races…
County invites kids to sixth annual Touch-A-Truck event
Honk if you love trucks! Pierce County’s Parks and Recreation Services department will roll out the big-rigs on Saturday so kids of all ages can get a fun, hands-on experience at no cost. The sixth annual Touch-A-Truck event takes place Saturday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Sprinker…
Welcome back to school!
By Marianne Lincoln Everyone is back to school this week in the local K-12 system. Busses are humming and in the case of Bethel, will soon be equipped with video to track those of you who violate the safety of the red flashing lights. Bethel also has a new transportation facility in Frederickson. The Pierce…
Alzheimer’s conference supports caregivers, families
Alzheimer’s is officially the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth leading cause of death for those aged 65 and older. About one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The vast majority of care for individuals with Alzheimer’s happens in the home – provided by family members….
1ST Special Forces Group (Airborne) to hold 30th anniversary of unit reactivation ceremony
1ST Special Forces Group (Airborne) to hold 30th anniversary of unit reactivation ceremony Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.—The 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) will hold a 30-year anniversary ceremony for the reactivation of the Group on September 4, 3 p.m. at the 1st SFG (A) “Coleman” compound by the unit memorial wall. Col. Otto K. Liller…
Pet alert, lost Chow in Spanaway
Sign at 176th & Pacific in Spanaway notifying folks of a lost dog: 8-23-14 Lost Chow, Tan with a “Lion” haircut, 253-228-1505
End of the season for Fruit on the Loop
It’s Labor Day and that signals the end of the annual fruit stand on Spanaway Loop Road…. well, almost. This year Connell and Shouna Goodman brought in a couple extra truckloads for the end of the season and there just might be a little left over for Tuesday. If you haven’t gotten your last peaches, apples or…
Miniature Equine and Pony Show – Frontier Park Sept 13
WASHINGTON STATE MINIATURE EQUINE ASSOCIATION Open Miniature Equine and Pony show, September 13th at Pierce County Fair Grounds in the upper arena. Registration at 9 a.m. show starts at 10 a.m. Members $6.00 per class and $5.00 per stall, non members $9.00 per class and $10.00 per stall. Showmanship, Halter, Obstacle, Leadline, Pleasure Driving, Reinsmanship,…
Happy Labor Day and welcome to the new school year
To all of you work for a living, Happy Labor Day! You are the backbone of the economic system in our country, without you, the economic engine doesn’t run at all. Here’s to you and… to the spending you do which makes the wheels turn. Hope you all are having a great holiday weekend and get at…
Your feet may be telling you something
We walk all over them but most of the time there’s no complaint – until it’s too late. The average woman will own 450 pairs of shoes in a lifetime. Men will own about half that many. Yet few people have their feet measured professionally, trusting only their feel. But a lifetime of ill-fitting shoes…
Invitation to RallyPoint/6 grand opening Sept. 3
RallyPoint/6 invites you to attend a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at noon to tour the new facility, meet the team and hear guest speakers. The nonprofit organization – which supports all generations of all military branches, veterans and military family members – operates the state’s largest privately-funded resource portal for employment, education,…
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