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McKenna Erhardt of Rogers is selected 2013 Daffodil Queen

Pots of bright yellow flowers were strewn along the front of the stage at Life Center. The Master and Mistress of ceremonies were dressed to the nines. The princesses were all dressed in bright yellow gowns with tight waists, scooped necklines and full hoop skirts. They were each introduced by their escorts who told a…

Forum offers tips for businesses to combat cyber crime

Leaders in combating cyber crime and business identity theft will talk about trends and solutions for local companies at a forum on March 20 in Lakewood. The forum, jointly sponsored by the Economic Development Departments of Pierce County and the City of Lakewood, will offer information about potential threats to businesses and what they can…

County Council committee items of interest

Here are a few upcoming items of interest that are being heard on county council committees soon. Public Safety and Human Services Committee Meeting Date: Monday, March 11, 2013 Time: 1:30 p.m. Place: Pierce County Council Chambers Sheriff’s Department – Annual Report; Sheriff Paul Pastor, Undersheriff Eileen Bisson, and Chief Karr Optum Health Report – Background/Current Projects; Cheri…

Free special needs transportation expands in rural Pierce County

Community Connections is expanding special needs transportation in rural Pierce County. The “Beyond the Borders Connector,” a four-month pilot project, provides eligible riders with a link to services in rural communities. The transportation program is administered by Pierce County and serves seniors, individuals with disabilities, and people with low incomes. The new routes are available…

Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10

Daylight Savings Time, or DST, begins on the second Sunday of March and ends on the first Sunday of November. In March, clocks are moved forward one hour from 2am standard time to 3am DST, and in November, clocks are moved back one hour from 2am DST to 1am standard time. The phrase “spring forward,…

WSDOT engineer to speak on the Cross Base Highway to 723 Networking group

Next Thursday morning, March 14th, 2013, at “723 Networking – building business PRIDE in GREATER Spanaway” meeting will have the project engineer from the Washington State Department of Transportation, John Wynands, give a presentation on the “Cross Base Highway” also known as SR704. The Cross Base highway was envisioned around 1982 to relive congestion in the…

Arrowhead Brigade commander to relinquish command

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. –Col. Charles Webster, commander 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, will relinquish command of the Arrowhead Brigade to Col. Hugh Bair during a change of command ceremony, March 8, at 1 p.m., at Watkins Field on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Webster led more than 4,000 Soldiers for more than two years…

FP Daffodil float committee meeting March 13

The Franklin Pierce Daffodil Float Committee meeting will be Wednesday, March 13th at 6:00pm in the district board room off 129th Street. They’re looking for more volunteers and people to get involved with the community’s float. Pass the word on to all of your friends! The committee needs more members and needs for the community…

Where to get out of the house this weekend

As we head toward Springtime, many organizations begin to hold more and more events to help us combat cabin fever. Starting Thursday March 7, here are a few suggestions for ways to get out of the house this weekend. March 7 7:23am 723 Networking, JR’s Whistle Stop, Elk Plain 9:30 am Bethel Open…

HIV/AIDS Awareness for Women and Girls

USA.gov — Nearly 25% of those infected with HIV/AIDS in the United States are female. In recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on March 10, take a few minutes to learn basic facts about prevention, testing, and issues specific to women. These resources will help: Prevention — Learn how HIV is transmitted…

Sequestration may close FAA contract control tower at Tacoma Narrows Airport

PIERCE COUNTY — The Federal Aviation Administration’s contract control tower at the Tacoma Narrows Airport in Gig Harbor may close as the FAA implements the budget sequestration. This proposed tower closure is one of many that could occur at airports around the country. “Between now and March 13, 2013, the FAA is reviewing its list…

CenturyLink Expands High-Speed Internet Service to Customers in Graham and Puyallup

SEATTLE, Washington – As part of its ongoing commitment to its customers in Washington, CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL), has expanded its high-speed Internet (HSI) services to residential and business customers in Graham offering connection speeds up to 40 Mbps. CenturyLink’s HSI gives customers a private, direct connection to the company’s national network, which is designed…