By Marianne Lincoln Election endorsement You might already have a ballot in your hand for your local school district levy. As a former school board member, I want to share some thoughts about this process. The State Supreme Court decision directing the state legislature to fully fund education has had some issues at the legislative…
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Marksmanship Team Qualifies for Nationals
FRANKLIN PIERCE sd — For the fourth year in a row, the Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC marksmanship team qualified for Air Force nationals. This year’s team did so by placing 14th out of nearly 100 competing teams. The team that qualified was composed of senior Stanley Compton—who finished 9th out of over…
Project Homeless Connect – Jan. 25
This Saturday, Jan. 25, the annual Project Homeless Connect will be at Spanaway Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be information and services available for those less fortunate in our community, including medical and dental care, I.D. replacement, haircuts and food benefits. Please help to spread the word about this great…
2014 Technology and Art Fair! Jan. 25
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Organizers are planning for another large turnout at this year’s Technology and Art Fair. The districtwide event is celebrating 20 years of showcasing the latest educational technology and student artwork. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 at Spanaway Lake High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. One special highlight…
GCAT meeting next Wed 1/29 5:30pm
Due to popular demand the GCAT meeting will be next Wed 1/29 at 5:30 in room 15 Kapowsin Elememtary on 264th east of Meridian. Let us know if you have concerns, suggestions or ways to enrich the greater Graham area. Thanks, Carol
Future development ideas for Tacoma Narrows Airport to be considered Jan. 29
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County will hold its fourth set of public meetings on Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update on Jan. 29 in Gig Harbor. Several future development alternatives for the airport will be discussed and evaluated. The Planning Advisory Committee consists of representatives from the aviation community, businesses, local and state government and more….
Register for Pierce County Landfill and Composting tour
PIERCE COUNTY — Last chance to register for Pierce County Landfill and Composting tour What happens to the trash? To find out, take a tour of Pierce County’s Landfill and Composting Facilities on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9:45 a.m. to noon. You’ll gain insight that not many get to experience and you’ll change the way…
Read to a Dog at the Graham Library
Graham Pierce County Library has Read to a Dog program on Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:30 and it is free. All dogs who participating dogs are certified therapy dogs. For more information call the Graham Library at 253-548-3322. Cheryl Evans says, “My dog Lucy goes and I thought you might like to spread the word so we might…
PSRC Seeking Public Comment on the Draft Update to Transportation 2040
PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL — Transportation 2040 is being updated to address current issues and meet statutory requirements. The update includes new forecasts, new analysis tools, and a revised financial strategy. The update includes a framework to prioritize investments and takes a closer look at the region’s preservation and maintenance needs (called State of Good Repair). …
The shoreline proposal, from Debra Hyde
By Marianne Lincoln Wednesday afternoon I had an interview with Debby Hyde from Planning and Land Services regarding the proposal for Pierce County shorelines. There is a proposed plan working its way through the process. There will be public hearings on it in March and the county is likely to have it before the council…
Jan. 24 – American Indian Lobby Day
By Marianne Lincoln The Fourth Annual American Indian Lobby Day will take place on January 24, 2014. This is an opportunity for you that are all or part American Indian to meet you legislators and make a showing at the Capitol building in Olympia. Everyone will meeting below the rotunda in the Columbia Room in…
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