Cascade Custom Jewelers in Parkland was struck by an armed robber Tuesday, March 5. The store is currently closed while an investigation is conducted.
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REMINDER: Pierce Transit Service Reduction Information Meetings
LAKEWOOD, WA – Beginning this Wednesday, Pierce Transit will host nine “Community Information Meetings” for the public regarding details of the service reductions scheduled for late September 2013. Cuts in service are due to the loss of Proposition 1 in November 2012. Pierce Transit currently operates 417,000 annual service hours. Once the service reduction plan…
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…
Midland & Summit Waller Community Associations meet Tuesday, March 5
The first Tuesday of the month, March 5 at 7 p.m. both the Midland and the Summit Waller Community Associations will meet. Midland will hold its meeting at the Southeast Tacoma Community Center located at, 1614 99th Street East, Midland, WA 98445. Summit Waller will meet at the Mid-County Community Center behind Central Avenue Elementary School, 10205…
21st Annual Nisqually Land Trust Auction, March 16
By Joe Kane, Executive Director, Nisqually Land Trust You are invited! Join us on March 16th as we celebrate our successes, recognize local conservation leaders and raise funds at our 21st Annual Conservation Dinner and Auction. This is a great evening for a great cause, held at the St. Martin’s Worthington Conference Center in Lacey. Seats are…
Consumer Protection Twitter chat March 6
USA.gov — We will host a National Consumer Protection Week Twitter chat on Wednesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. EST. Experts from USA.gov and the Federal Trade Commission will be on hand to answer your consumer-related questions and and provide government resources that can help. So whether you have questions about how to file a…
Going to – and leaving – the hospital takes planning
PIERCE COUNTY — A stay in the hospital used to be a pretty simple thing. Patients went in when they were sick and left when they were better. Today, a hospital stay is much more complicated. Patients leave the hospital with ever more complicated conditions. Hospital 101 provides information about preparations that patients need to…
Princess Bowl, a fun night for all
Here are a few photos from the Franklin Pierce District Princess Bowl. The event on March 1 was a fund-raiser for the district’s Daffodil Festival float and participation. It appeared to be very well attended, a raucous and fun night for everyone. The girls were on the field playing flag football while the guys were…
Prairie House Museum – Kids Day April 3
SPANAWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY — On Wednesday, April 3rd, come spend the afternoon with us at the Prairie House Museum. This will be our 23rd Kids’ Day. Enjoy life at the turn of the century. Tour our 1890’s farm house and outbuildings. Make butter, pop popcorn, see farm animals. We have lots of new displays including a…
Sequestration – furloughs at JBLM
From Joseph J. Piek Joint Base Public Affairs Officer Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs I’ve had multiple news queries over the past few days about sequestration and furloughs, and its impact at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I offer you the following statement to provide you the latest current information: “If nothing changes, the Department of Defense…
Want to help build a daffodil float?
Spring is beginning to make its appearance and with it, the crocus and daffodils can’t be far behind. The Daffodil Festival has a full complement of princesses and March 13, they will choose their queen. To participate in the Grand Floral Parade with a princess, each school district must enter a float. Just who builds…
Seminar: Puget Sound and the Environmental Advocacy Community March 2
This coming Saturday, March 2nd, is our first Saturday seminar from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at our office. The topic is Puget Sound and the Environmental Advocacy Community. Graham Taylor from the Sierra Club will be giving an Orientation to Environmental Advocacy presentation. PCRS will provide light refreshments. Please RSVP by emailing…
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