Author: Lincoln

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

Celebrate Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May

PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate Puget Sound during Puget Sound Starts Here Month in May. Organizations in Pierce County and across Western Washington are hosting a variety of events to teach residents simple ways they can protect Puget Sound, local rivers, lakes and streams. A complete list is of events…

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Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Advisory Board appointments

PIERCE COUNTY — This is notice of final Council hearing on Proposal No. R2013-45. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Confirming the Appointment of Three New Members (John Conway, Jerome O’Leary and William Nixon) and Reappointing Two Existing Members (Jacob Cimmer and Richard Thurston) to the Storm Drainage and Surface Water Management Advisory Board….

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Colleen Hacker’s Success Soccer Camp June 24-28

For the past 20 years, Pierce County Parks and Recreation has collaborated with Colleen Hacker, of Team USA, to offer a one week soccer camp.  This year’s camp, held at Sprinker Recreation Center, 14824 S C St in Parkland, will be offered June 24-28.  The camp is for girls and boys, ages 6-17, of all playing…

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Toxic Algae Present at Tanwax Lake and Harts Lake May 1, 2013

TACOMA PIERCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT — There currently are  toxic algae blooms in Tanwax Lake and Harts Lake. A toxic algae bloom is easily identified by the unusual color or appearance to the water. Usually a bloom makes the lake surface green, looking like pea soup or green paint, but sometimes the bloom is a…

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Homeowners invited to May 8 Spanaway workshop on septic system maintenance

Homeowners are invited to a free workshop to learn how to maintain their septic systems and troubleshoot problems. The workshop will be held from 6-8:30 p.m. May 8 in the Spanaway Elementary School cafeteria, 412 165th St. S in Spanaway. “The workshop will help homeowners better understand their septic systems, how they can protect their…

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Bethel Board to decide two new administrators May 14

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Pending the approval of the Bethel School Board,  the Bethel administration has selected Bryan Streleski to the be the new District Director of Athletics and Security and select David Hammond to be the new Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools.  The Board will take formal action on the recommendation at the May 14…

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Help the Low Income Housing Institute win a grant

[Editor Note: Affordable housing is one of the most valuable commodities in a community. The more people that can have their own homes, the more stable the balance of the community can be. Here is an item received by the Post, it si helping Seattle, but Seattle is the only place in outr state in…

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Along the way from here to there… sun dogs on May Day

Today, May 1,  is elsewhere celebrated as International Workers Day, and I think it appropriate to acknowledge all those who preceded us who fought – and many died – for human dignity for working people and better lives for all. May Day brought a beautiful sunrise at the SR 512 Park and Ride and a…

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Cops step-up Cinco de Mayo DUI and liquor enforcement

As communities throughout King, Snohomish and Pierce counties bring out their sombreros and Mariachi guitars in anticipation of the coming Cinco de Mayo weekend, law enforcement is making its own plans. Beginning on Saturday, May 4, local, county and state police in the three counties will begin intercepting fiesta-goers who get behind the wheel after too…

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Summer meals for low income children

USA.gov — Free summer meals (breakfast, lunch, or snacks) will be served to children in low-income areas at sites such as neighborhood parks, libraries, schools, places of worship, mobile buses, and recreation centers. To find free summer meals near you, call the toll-free National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY or visit http://www.whyhunger.org/findfood. If you work for…

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