Author: Lincoln

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

Pierce County Council blocks pot industry until rules are ready

PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Council unanimously voted Tuesday, July 2, to delay the start of the marijuana market until state licensing rules are set and the county adopts permanent zoning regulations. Last fall, Washington state voters approved Initiative 502, which creates a framework for the licensing the production and sale of recreational…

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Uncle Sam’s is music and community first

By Marianne Lincoln If you are a music lover near Spanaway, you may already know why Uncle Sam’s American Bar & Grill is so packed with cars and motorcycles regularly. The owner, a musician himself, cares a great deal about the vibes at his bar. Craig Arrowood’s life began with a father who played bass…

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Hypothermia? Maybe if you survive long enough

By Marianne Lincoln It’s summer and it’s hot, so you are headed to the nearest body of water to cool off. Keep in mind, the water in the rivers, lakes and Puget Sound is cold, very cold. Hypothermia is not your worst enemy. In water between 40 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, you have about 5…

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New project on 176th St. E begins July 8

Construction work along 176th Street East from B Street East to 14th Avenue East in Spanaway will begin July 8. This project is one of several Pierce County projects to improve safety and relieve traffic congestion through the 176th Street East corridor. Beginning in July, crews will clear areas outside the existing roadway, then excavate and…

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Tractor pull at Wilcox Farms a big event

The Rainier 2 Cylinder Club held it’s “Down on the Farm” event at Wilcox Family Farms this weekend. The events included a tractor pull and show. There was food and thankfully, ice cream since the temperature soared to near 90 degrees. There were farm tours, hay rides and a children’s ride. Here are some highlights.

Yelm Farmers Market

The Yelm Farmer’s Market takes place on Sundays from 9am to 2 p.m. It is on the west side of the Nisqually River from McKenna, before Stewart’s Meats, on the entrance to Schorno Farms. The market will run on Sundays from June 9 to October 2013. Vendor applications are available here.  

Parkland L&W to cease water fluoridation

By Marianne Lincoln OPINION Parkland Light and Water was the lead name on the lawsuit to prevent the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department from mandating fluoridated water across the county in 2002. When the matter was headed to the Washington State Supreme Court, they balked and signed the agreement to fluoridate the water. It cost their rate…

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FP board member Reva Palmer resigns leaving open seat

At the Franklin Pierce District school board meeting June 18, Reva Palmer. Director District 1, read her resignation. According to the meeting minutes, Mrs. Palmer cited that she is relocating out of state soon and expressed gratitude to her fellow board members and the district. Dr. Frank Hewins presented a plaque to Mrs. Palmer to thank her…

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Roy appoints new City Council member – Debora Doig Pos. # 3

Monday, June 24, the Roy city Council completed its set of council members with the appointment and swearing in of Debora Doig to Pos. # 3. The complete council is now: Dean Lloyd   Pos. #1  Public Safety & Emergency Management Pam Raczykowski  Pos. #2  Economic Development & Library Debora Doig  Pos. # 3  Water System Michelle…

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