KLAY radio, AM 1180, our most local station, has just filled in the gap that the format change of KTPK (AM1090) took away. They are bringing balance to the airwaves of Puget Sound. Today they added Thom Hartmann, who will air from 4-7 p.m. weekdays and Stephanie Miller, 9am to noon weekdays. From KLAY, “You…
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Library Trustees to discuss operations Jan. 9
Pierce County Library — At its January meeting Pierce County Library System’s Board of Trustees will discuss changes in operations that are helping the Library System save time and money, a new way for the public to print documents in libraries, and other issues. The Board of Trustees will meet at the Library’s Processing and…
In Elk Plain, The Hideaway rocks during the Seahawks Redskins game
By Marianne Lincoln The parking lot at the Spanaway Wal-Mart had empty spaces right up front on a Sunday afternoon. Something important had to be going on. Of course, it was the Seattle Seahawks playing the Washington Redskins in Maryland for the Wild Card spot in the Super Bowl playoffs. Just a mile up the…
Tacoma – Appeals Court Monday: Is fluoride in water medication?
From Washington Action for Safe Water Please attend the Wash State Court of Appeals – Monday, January 7 in Tacoma at 10:00am, WA Appeals Court, 950 Broadway, Suite 300, Tacoma. Your presence is needed to support three appeals court judges being asked to rule that water fluoridation is medication. Washington State Court of Appeals meets…
Employment Security offers more free software courses
OLYMPIA – The Employment Security Department has expanded a popular service that allows Washington residents to learn computer software programs for free. For the past two years, the department provided free access to online Microsoft courses. Now, under a contract with Skillsoft, the course selection has been broadened to include software by Adobe, Apple, IBM,…
Bethel and local Arts events in January
Each month the Bethel District puts out an Arts & Entertainment calendar of events at their schools called Expressions. Arts Director Michael Sandner and his assistant Laura Roberts work hard to ensure the district provides a broad assortment of arts and entertainment options. The abbreviations are school name locations. January 2013 4 – 5 Northwest High…
FREE Jazzercise Regional Open House
From Cara Cross Pierce County Parks and Recreation Try Jazzercise for free at this regional clinic on January 12 from 8:30 to 10:00am. The class will feature Pacific NW District Manager and Taping Team Member, Rich Mundy. The open house is held at Pierce County’s Meridian Habitat Center, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill. No pre-registration…
Computer classes & story times at you local library
PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY — Your family, friends and neighbors can learn and have fun with free computer classes and story times at Pierce County Libraries. Computer Classes for Adults Learn the basics of Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and Word. Find out which e-reader is best for you, and how to download free e-books from the…
Pierce County wins national environmental award
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County recently won a national environmental award for its “Raise the Grade” stream health and stormwater technical assistance programs. The National Association of Clean Water Agencies presented Public Works and Utilities’ Surface Water Management division with its 2013 National Environmental Achievement Award for Innovation in Operations. “Our staff and watershed partners…
Where to find out about unscheduled school closures
In case of an emergency or bad weather, school might be delayed or canceled. If the regular school schedule is changed, local radio and television stations will be notified. Emergencies may include inclement weather, power outages or a need to alter an individual school schedule. “Schools closed” means that all schools will be closed for…
Workshop offers guidance for aging parents of children with disabilities
Parents of children with a life-long developmental disability, chronic illness or mental health condition often face a lifetime of challenges, successes, sorrows, and joys. But what happens when aging parents develop their own medical and cognitive decline? Who will assume caregiving for both? What will happen to the disabled child when their parents pass away?…
Glenn and Bonnie Hull, December 2012
OBITUARY Glenn and Bonnie Hull Glenn E. Hull, 79, and Bonnie J. Hull, 72, husband and wife, passed away Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, 2012, respectively. They resided in Gig Harbor since 1971, and were beloved by the community. Glenn was best known as a music educator in both Peninsula and Bethel school districts. He…
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