These furry little tree chewing creatures had a lot to do with the settlement of western Washington. In the days when our home was called Oregon Territory until 1853, when it became Washington Territory, this area was part of Lewis County, OT (Oregon Territory). When Washington Territory was formed in 1853, our area became Pierce…
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Classic Car show a hit in spite of weather
The weather Saturday morning started out with a little rain, the first we’ve had in a couple months. But the weather didn’t stop hundreds of classic car enthusiasts from heading out to Sprinker Recreation Center. Cars from the 1920’s to the 1980’s were there in fine form, glinting in the sunshine by the afternoon. Vendors…
Waived fees at National Parks Sept. 29 for National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 29 is National Public Lands Day. These parks, forests, wildlife refuges, historic trails, native streams, wetlands nature centers, gardens and other landmarks represent irreplaceable natural treasures. Fees are waived Saturday the 29th of September 2012 for this one day event. Visitors are encourages to use this opportunity to participate in special projects to…
Meet the 28th District Candidates Tonight, Sept. 27
There is a candidates forum tonight at the Steilacoom Town Center, Sept 27th at 7:00 PM. This is a good opportunity to meet and listen to the mysterious people whose names are on your ballot in the 28th legislative district.
10th annual Classic Car & Truck Show at Sprinker on Saturday, Sept. 29.
Pierce County Parks and Recreation will hold the 10th annual Classic Car & Truck Show at Sprinker Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 29. Hours for the free spectator event are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 500 classic cars and trucks are anticipated to be on display. “This year we’re excited to welcome our…
39 Horses Being Seized from Graham Property
From Pierce County — Pierce County Animal Control officers are in the process of seizing 39 horses this morning from a property in the area of the 30800 block of Meridian East. Animal Control officers served a search warrant this morning in response to another law enforcement agency’s concerns over the health of horses on…
Spanaway Lake now under advisory for toxic algae
On September 25, 2012, Spanaway Lake was added to the list of toxic algae advisories by the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD). Other local lakes also have cautionary advisories and Waughhop Lake has a toxic algae warning which is a more severe level. You will see posters like the ones in the photos for…
Spanaway Elementary circa 1927
From 1927 until the early 1970’s, this was the Spanaway Elementary School kids attended.
National Voter Registration Day, September 25
Today is National Voter Registration Day! If you aren’t already, please register to vote, help your friends and family register, and check your registration status here. During the middle of last week, 1.1 million people across the state received postcards from the Secretary of State. See the details here in an article by The Stranger….
Executive proposes ‘stable and sustainable’ 2013 budget
Pierce County — Pierce County Executive Pat McCarthy proposes spending less on general government services in 2013 than is budgeted for this year. The Executive’s 2013 budget proposal makes strategic cuts in most departments to achieve a $1.6 million reduction in the General Fund, which receives undesignated revenues that finance the majority of traditional services…
Dr. Terry wins a blue ribbon at The Fair for his pies
Dr. Terry McLaughlin created the Operation Identification card program in 1997. He spent eleven years with the Tacoma Police Department as head police chaplain. He has pastored two churches in Seattle and Tacoma, served as a youth pastor in Chicago’s inner city in the 1960’s, served on the school board in the Bethel School District. But…
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