Author: Lincoln

Online event and good news for Spanaway, Parkland, Midland to McKenna.

Cranes and pump trucks arrive at Roy mill

By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — Two cranes are outside the Wilcox Feed Mill tonight as operation have begun to stabilize the tanks adjacent to the one that collapsed on Monday afternoon and remove debris. The electrical control room for the plant has been destroyed. Cutting loose pieces of structures and welding in other supports…

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Wilcox feed mill silo collapses – one worker missing

By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — A silo at the Wilcox Farms feed mill in Roy collapsed around three p.m. today. Chief Bob Vellias of South Pierce County Fire and Rescue said there are three workers accounted for and one missing. He noted that due to the unstable conditions with the tons of feed and an adjacent silo that is…

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Work or play, drivers need to prepare now for Monday afternoon

WSDOT OLYMPIA – Whether it’s heading home from work or heading to watch the Seahawks attempt to keep their home game winning streak intact, Puget Sound area drivers are urged prepare for possible snow and ice to during the Monday afternoon drive. The current lowland forecast calls for freezing temperatures and possible snow between Everett…

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PLU Christmas Concerts – Hallelujah!

PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY — The time for awe-inspiring music is coming this December. Please join Pacific Lutheran University’s Choir of the West, the University Chorale and members of the University Symphony Orchestra in what has become one of the region’s most inspirational Christmas celebrations. Students spend hundreds of hours preparing for the five concerts they…

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Bethel’s Schools of Distinction

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Four schools in the Bethel area are receiving special recognition for outstanding improvement in student achievement over the past five years. Centennial, Nelson, and Evergreen elementary schools along with Liberty Middle School have received the 2013 School of Distinction Award from The Center for Educational Effectiveness, the Association of Educational Service Districts,…

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Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk Dec. 7

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Nelson Elementary is hosting their fourth annual Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 7. The event is open to all Bethel students, families and the community. Events include a 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Dash.  The Kids’ Dash starts at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K & 1 mile start…

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Free Tacoma museum admission from Columbia Bank

Columbia Bank is celebrating its 20th anniversary by sponsoring free museum admission to three Tacoma museums, December 4 – 8, 2013. For the Tacoma Art Museum and the Washington State History Museum, admission is on the house. The Children’s Museum of Tacoma will offer free admission and free parking. You do not have to be a Columbia Bank…

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Honoring the lost – Blue Steele Coffee, Nov. 29

By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — On November 29, 2009, Lakewood lost four police officers at the Forza Coffee shop in Parkland. Tonight, in honor of those officers, Mark Renninger, Greg Richards, Tina Griswold and Ronald Owens, the renamed Blue Steele Coffee Company held a Concert 4 Remembrance. With Scott Desart singing lovely songs while playing…

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Blue Steele Coffee – Concert 4 Remembrance Nov 29 6pm

PARKLAND, WA — Blue Steele Coffee on 114th and Steele Street will have a concert this evening at 6 p.m., Nov. 29, in honor of the fallen officers. Food and monetary donations to the Fallen Officers Food Drive are welcomed. There will be entertainment, raffles and prizes.