USA.GOV — Each year, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to volunteer more. It’s easy for everyday life to quickly get in the way of your desire to help others–so why not pick a way to be of service right now? USA.gov has plenty of resources and ways to help you get…
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Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.
Rangers to receive awards for role in Afghanistan
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — U.S. Army Rangers from 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment will be recognized for their combat actions in a combat awards ceremony at the Evergreen Theater Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend the event. Among the awards scheduled to be presented are a Soldier’s Medal, Bronze Star…
The Byrd Mill Road
By Chuck Haviland The Byrd Mill road was built from Steilacoom to the Puyallup valley. Its construction was at the request of the Oregon Territorial Legislature. It started in Steilacoom and proceeded Eastward. From the beginning it was a separate road from the 1854 Old Military Road. The Byrd Mill Road is clearly defined on the…
Garfield Book Company Holiday Party
PARKLAND, WA — On Thursday at 2:00pm, the Garfield Book Company, 208 S Garfield Street, Suite 101, Tacoma, near PLU, will have a Holiday Party. John Sundstrom of Lark & Steve Roberts of Wine Trails NW will be here doing cooking demonstrations and wine sampling! Stop by for an afternoon of fun, food, drinks, raffles, door prizes, gifts…
Spanaway Lake Management Plan – letter
Letter to people who attended the Spanaway Lake Management Plan Meeting: Thank you for attending the kickoff meeting of the Spanaway Lake Management Plan (Lake Plan) meeting. That was the first of several community meetings on the Lake Plan that Pierce County Public Works and Utilities Department will sponsor over the next two years. The…
The Post breaks 100,000
SPANAWAY, WA — Today the Pierce Prairie Post has officially broken through to six figures. Just a few moments ago, we registered at 100,293 clicks! Thank you Readers!
12 mile backup on I-5 at Mounts Rd packs Pacific Avenue
On the radio they called it a 12 mile backup. The accident at Mounts Road between Dupont and the Nisqually River on Southbound I-5 has commuters scrambling for alternate routes. Pacific Avenue in Parkland and Spanaway is packed and cars are hardly moving at the lights. If you need to get to Spanaway or point…
Roy mill and bridge changes
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — Since the accident December 2nd, the Wilcox Mill has removed four damaged silos. Their employee, Steve Green, the 44 year old former Marine who lost his life, has been commemorated on the city Christmas Tree and on the fence beside the mill. The difference and impact of the accident is…
Indoor Soccer for Ages 4-7
Boys and girls ages 4-7 can play soccer inside with this Pierce County Parks and Recreation indoor soccer program. The fee for the program is $45 per participant, register Jan 6-20. Registration, practices, and games are held at the Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW in Lakewood. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. …
No Sun Fun Run
On Saturday, January 11th, rain, hail, sleet, or snow, the 5K No Sun Fun Run will take place no matter what weather our South Sound winter provides! The Nathan Chapman Trail provides a flat, paved, stroller friendly route. The run is non-competitive and is recreationally timed. All ages and abilities are welcome. The $20 pre-registration…
25,000 state unemployed to lose benefits after Christmas
Washington State — This list shows how many people, by county, will lose unemployment benefits on Dec. 28 due to the negotiated budget bill discontinuing some extended unemployment benefits. Adams 35 Asotin 27 Benton 790 Chelan 212 Clallam 217 Clark 1007 Columbia 7 Cowlitz 345 Douglas 88 Ferry 21 Franklin 340 Garfield 2 Grant 291 Grays Harbor 378 Island …
Winterfest at the Parkland School
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — The line outside was long, luckily it was above freezing Saturday morning and there was no rain. Volunteers in red shirts were scurrying everywhere, carrying trays with cups of orange juice and baskets with sausage and scrambled eggs or fresh pastries for those waiting. Moms, dads and lots of children…
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