On Thursday, August 8, don’t be surprised if you see fire trucks at Pacific Lutheran University. It will be part of a training exercise for Central Pierce Fire and Rescue. The training will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday to help prepare the firefighter for potential events on the college campus and…
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PLU Jazz Under the Stars – Casey McGill
From the PLU Campus Calendar When: Thursday, August 8, 2013, 7 – 9pm Where: Mary Baker Russell Music Center Amphitheater Casey McGill croons classic tunes in a style encompassing blues, ballads, and boogie. Casey is a native of Los Angeles, grew up with folk music, surf, 60’s pop, and eventually the blues. He majored in…
Blueberry Festival Aug 7 at PLU
PLU has created several fun summer events to bring people together. Today, August 7. is the Blueberry Festival. Ice cream and blueberries topped with whipped cream is on the menu. They will be accompanied by music of the 50’s and 60’s featuring the Bobby Sox and the Jukebox. This event will be held on the plaza…
National Night Out – a fun time for good neighbors
One the evening of August 6, the post travelled out an about the Parkland and Spanaway areas, taking photos and visiting with neighbors, politicians and various representatives of the Sheriff’s department, including Sheriff Paul Pastor himself. On A Street and 117th in parkland, Safe Streets had a very large, well attended event. Representative Dawn Morrell…
Senator Murray visits JBLM Wednesday for update on local implementation of Veterans Jobs Law
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray, a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, will visit JBLM tomorrow to discuss her VOW to Hire Heroes Act, a landmark veterans’ employment law, to see how it is making an impact in Tacoma. The Senator will receive briefings from Army and Air Force…
Recent Waller Road burglaries
Two recent Waller Road burglaries to report. July 31, 6:00 AM. 40th block of 102nd St. E., the owner of a car opened the door to find a white male holding a gun. He stole heavy items so he probably used a car or truck. On August 6, early in the morning, also on 40th block of 102nd St. E….
Employers eligible for special incentive to avoid layoffs
OLYMPIA – Washington employers are now eligible for a special incentive to participate in a layoff-avoidance program run by the Employment Security Department. The incentive allows them to participate in the program through June 2015 with virtually no effect on their unemployment taxes. “Shared Work was already a good deal, but the incentive really sweetens…
Bethel High Reunions
Bethel High 1950’s Classes – Reunion Celebration August 24, 11:30 a.m., Frontier Park, Graham Bethel High Class of 1978 – 35th Reunion Celebration September 7, Tacoma Sportsmen’s Club – Picnic Area, 16409 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup, WA 98374 http://www.bethel78.com/ Bethel High Class of 1993 – Reunion Celebration Reception Buffet Date: Friday, July 26, 2013 Time:…
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Spanaway Lake, August 5, 2013
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Spanaway Lake, August 5, 2013 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants you to know that there is a toxic algae bloom in Spanaway Lake and this makes the lake unsafe for people and pets. Keep children and pets away from areas with visible algae Do not swim, wade, water ski, or…
Pierce County Fair, Aug. 8-11
August 8, 9, 10, 11 are the dates for the 66th annual – 2013 Pierce County Fair. Held at Frontier Park in Graham, the fair is the annual “go to” place for local 4-H and FFA kids who are competing to advance to the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. The theme for this year’s fair…
Motorcyclist fatally injured in crash near Spanaway Walmart
The Washington State Patrol has been investigating an accident at 204th Street East and the Mountain Highway. A motorcycle rider allegedly failed to stop at the intersection and hit a car. The motorcyclist has died. No one else was injured. The accident occurred at about 6:20 p.m. and only one lane of traffic was allowed…
Aug 6, National Night Out events
Over 100 groups are registered to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6th. They include block parties, barbeques, picnics, cook outs and safety fairs. Here are the eight registered in south Pierce County: Midland Community Association @ 90th St E & Portland Ave, Midland WA, from noon to dusk. 117th & A Street Group @…
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