PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County Auditor Linda Farmer and Elections Manager Kyle Haugh will conduct media tours and interviews on Monday, Nov. 4, and Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Pierce County Elections Center, 2501 S. 35th St. Suite C, Tacoma. These Election Center tours will show and…
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Graham Auto Repair Takes Action to Put the Brakes on Breast Cancer
This October, Graham Auto Repair joins auto repair shops nationwide to fundraise for a breast cancer vaccine. Graham Auto Repair is excited to announce their participate in the 14th annual Brakes for Breasts Fundraiser, a national campaign to help develop a vaccine that could prevent breast cancer. 2024 marks the 5th year that Graham Auto…
Trick or treat on Garfield Street
By Michelle Collison Garrett We are so excited for Trick or Treat on Garfield Street this year! Julie Keller Collison and Michelle Collison Garrett will be handing out full size candy bars from Collison Realty LLC! Lots of other businesses in the Garfield Street Business Community will be participating, and it will be fun for…
We must protect our right to have our vote counted
After an attack on a ballot dropbox in Vancouver, Washington that resulted in hundreds of ballots being destroyed, Gov. Jay Inslee released the following statement. The incident took place not long after a similar one at a ballot box in Portland, Ore. “This was a violent attack on democracy, and we will do everything to keep…
Nov 4 Council Committee Comp Plan Hearing
TACOMA – The Council’s Community Development and Environment Committee (CDEC) will hold its first public hearing on the 2024 proposed Comprehensive Plan update on Monday, Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m. in the Pierce County Council Chambers. What: Public Hearing on the Proposed Comprehensive Plan UpdateWhen: Monday, Nov. 4 at 1:30 p.m.Where: Pierce County Council Chambers, 930 Tacoma…
Pierce Native Plant Sale
It’s finally upon us! Friday, November 1st, 2024, our presale launches at piercenativeplantsale.com. Some plants sell quickly, so don’t delay in placing your order. (You cannot get into the link until then.) Please note that pre-orders made between November 1st and January 15th will not be available for pick up until March 11th-15th, 2025. Customers will be called as…
Haunted Parkland School Oct 25 -26
Chills, thrills, and spooky surroundings await you at the historic Parkland School Haunted House! On October 25 and 26 from 7 to 10 p.m., for a suggested donation of $20, you can have a bit of Halloween fun with the community. Your donations will go to help repair and maintain our newest old Community Center…
DSHS van in Graham Nov. 1
The DSHS van will be at the Lutheran Church of St. Paul in Graham on Friday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. That’s about the same time the Food Bank is open, too. Spread the word! It says they will help with food, cash and medical paperwork. Life’s hard enough, if we can…
Thirsty? Count on it.
By Cindy Beckett The below is a link to a bona fide report, and I’m sure even if they won’t admit it, both councils and executives have heard me warn of this over and over again, year after year. No one would listen, no one would believe me. Now, here we are, and it does not make…
Patriots of Liberty Veterans Day event
The Patriots of Liberty are sponsoring a Veterans Day event at the Marriott Tacoma, 1538 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA on November 11, 2024. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. This will be a special evening that will entertain, honor and acknowledge our veterans. It will feature Joey Jones, Quilts of Valor, ROTC, and Kerri French. All…
Mid-County Leadership met Wednesday
By Marianne Lincoln The Parkland-Spanaway-Midland Community Plan Area is an unincorporated part of Pierce County, but it is growing by leaps and bounds due to the housing shortage. The worst of it all, is that the three are older communities and lack the infrastructure to deal with the new growth. Sidewalks streetlights, traffic signals, doctors,…
Resource Caravan comes to local churches
Once again, we are bringing essential resources, helpful support, and a strong sense of community straight to you! Whether you’re seeking health services, family assistance, or simply want to engage with your neighbors, this event has something for everyone. Join us for the Parkland Community Resource Caravan on October 31st from 12PM to 4PM at Trinity Lutheran Church!…
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