Author: Lincoln

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

2013 Primary Election Results Release Schedule

Key Dates Election Day                                                                  Aug. 6, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent               Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to noon Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification               Aug. 20 at 11 a.m.   Important Numbers Total registered voters                  445,760* Expected Turnout                          19-22% Number of Registered Voters 2011 Primary Election turnout    27.1%   …

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Auditor seeks appointment of “Against” committee members for voters’ pamphlet

PIERCE COUNTY, WA  — The Auditor’s Office   announces the opening of a special appointment period. Individuals are needed   to write “Against” statements for the Nov. 5, 2013 General Election local   voters’ pamphlet in the following districts: Wilkeson, Proposition No. 1 – Property Tax Levy for Emergency Medical Services Wilkeson, Proposition No. 2 – Levy Lid…

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Jobseeker Strategies workshop Aug. 12 at Parkland Spanaway Library

Are you out of work or know someone who is? Is your nearest WorkSource office too far away from where you are? Many jobseekers do not have sufficient access to the WorkSource offices in our county, but we would like to assist you in your efforts to get back to work. To this end, WorkSource Pierce County and…

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Friends of the Carbon Canyon meet to preserve their jewel

On August 3rd, the ‘Friends of the Carbon Canyon‘ held their annual meeting and potluck at Brian & Sue McCluskey’s. Their home is south of the historic O’Farrell Bridge over the Carbon River and another smaller one-lane bridge that re-crosses the river closer to Mount Rainier Park. At 5:00 p.m. the meeting began with discussion…

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Spanaway Spartans car wash on the Mountain Highway

Saturday morning, the Spanaway Spartans were out early and en masse, hustling cars into their car wash at the 7-11 Store on the Mountain Highway. The Spartans are a Youth Football program from grades 2nd through 8th. Their goal is to provide a positive environment for children to grow, learn, respect others, and work as a…

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“Stuff the Bus” Aug 3 at Spanaway WalMart

The fabulous Bethel transportation department will be holding a Back to School ‘Stuff the bus’ event Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Spanaway WalMart store.  The event is from 9 am to 4 pm. The drivers will be collecting school supplies for local families in need.

Garfield Street Fair – August 17

Garfield Street in Parkland will come alive with vendor booths, cars, music, entertainers, balloons, kids, and happiness on August 17th for the annual Garfield Street Fair. The event will be held in the middle of the street. Adjoining restaurants and businesses will have specials and events as well, There’s even a beer garden. Bring out…

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Pierce County Parks events

Annual Junk in Your Trunk at Sprinker Recreation Center This is a twist on the old garage sale. Load up your trunk and sell your “stuff” from the back of your vehicle. You bring the “junk” we bring the people! Just drive up and sell! Vendors will be assigned one slot to park and one…

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