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Motorists should fix leaks so they “Don’t Drip and Drive”

PIERCE COUNTY — Vehicle leaks can cause havoc for drivers and the environment. Motorists in Pierce County can find an affordable repair and keep pollutants out of Puget Sound, thanks to Puget Sound Starts Here’s “Don’t Drip and Drive” program. As part of the program, participating repair shops across Western Washington will conduct a free…

Jacob’s Point Park Dedication

This isn’t South Pierce County, but some of its history ties together. Jacob’s Point Park was the former site of a brick making plant. The clay used was also used by the Hudson’s Bay Company to make bricks that were found at Fort Steilacoom, at the Muck Creek homes of John McLeod and Henry Murray and…

723 Networking – new location

723 Networking is a local business group dedicated to community service. THURSDAY – JULY 3rd, 2014 at 7:23am on the dot! The Hangar Inn Pierce County Airport – THUN FIELD 16919 Meridian Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98374(253) 848-7516 AGENDA 7:01 – Networking & Breakfast 7:23 – Welcome! 7:30 – Miscellaneous Announcements 7:50 – Introductions 8:00 –…

Bridge closure this weekend July 11

Drivers traveling on State Route 167 during the weekend of July 11 need to plan for delays as contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation work to move the northbound Puyallup River Bridge 60 feet to the east. Moving the bridge will give design-build contractor, Atkinson Construction, the space they need to…

Help shape Sound Transit’s future

Get ready to put on your transit planner hat! This is your chance to shape the next set of Sound Transit projects in the region. Sound Transit is currently updating it’s long range plan which will eventually help inform what projects end up in a Sound Transit 3 ballot proposal in a few years. Now…

Up the hill – it’s melting and blooming

By Marianne Lincoln The last day of the Independence Day weekend and I, like many others, took a drive up the hill to Mount Rainier National Park. In my case, I was inspired by a friend who is 83 and hadn’t been there since the Nisqually Glacier was near the bridge over the river. For…

County council renounces human trafficking, vows to help raise awareness

With a unanimous vote Tuesday, members of the Pierce County Council approved Resolution R2014-83 which declares the County to be a “Not in My County” anti-human trafficking area. The resolution originated with the Coalition Against Trafficking (CAT), a collection of organizations working to protect children and prevent victims of human trafficking by promoting “Not in…

Happy Birthday America!

The Post took the day off, except for catching a couple of photos around the house…

Independence Day events

First the parades… Eatonville at noon. There is a fee to be in the parade, but watching is free. Lots of candy will be thrown. Prediction, kids with sugar overloads. Roy, at noon. This parade is open to all comers. Want to be in a parade? Show up in Roy near the fairgrounds at 11…

Graco Recalls Car Seats Due to Harness Buckle Problem

Graco Children’s Products is recalling several of its car seats due to a faulty buckle. The buckle can get stuck in the latched position, making it difficult to remove your child from the seat and increasing the risk of injury in an emergency. Visit the Graco website to look up affected models. If your car seat is included in the recall, you can order a free replacement harness…

Charlie’s Dinosaur Golf Tournament

Hello GBA Members and Friends, Attached is the sign up form for the First Annual Charlie’s Dinosaur Golf Tournament being brought to you by the Graham Business Association on August 16th, 2014 at Lipoma Firs. Proceeds will be net 50/50 between the two organizations. Charlie’s Dinosaur is organized under Pierce County Crime Stoppers and was…

Tips for when driving is no longer an option

One of the most difficult challenges families face is the time when an older adult should no longer get behind the wheel of a car. The automobile is often seen as the last symbol of a person’s independence and removing that can be devastating. “Giving Up the Keys” is a conversation about ways that families…