While most students headed home on the first Thursday of the school year to enjoy a 4-day weekend, twenty-two first-year cadets stayed at Washington High School to participate in the New Cadet Orientation Program (NCOP). Organized and run by returning cadets, the overnight program—now in its third year—was developed to help new cadets integrate into…
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Local candidates reveal positions at Graham Business Association meeting
The Graham Business Association hosted a candidates forum Wednesday morning, September 19. Participants included 10th congressional district candidates Denny Heck (D) via a proxy and Dick Muri (R). 2nd legislative district Senate candidates Randi Becker (R) and Bruce Lachney (D), 2nd legislative district representative candidate Gary Alexander (R) (currently 20th District Representative), County Executive candidate Bruce Miniker (R) and…
Spanaway Lake Tragedy Tuesday night
A toddler climbed out of his house at the edge of Spanaway Lake and drowned in the water last night. Authorities were called to the scene around 7:15 p.m. at the SE corner of the lake on 6th Avenue Court S. The toddler was found by his 9 year old brother, who screamed for help according…
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council meeting September 19
The mission of the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council is to promote the protection and enhancement of the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed. The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council (CCWC) provides an opportunity for local agencies and citizen groups to coordinate their efforts to benefit the watershed. The Council is committed to improving the health of the watershed by…
WHS students place in national essay contest
Two Washington High students recently placed in a national essay contest of the American Veterans. Kayla Abler, 9th grade, and Mi Kyeong Jung, 12th grade, were recently honored for having nationally recognized essays in the annual Americanism essay contest of the American Veterans (AMVET). Abler won an all expense paid trip to Philadelphia and Valley Forge…
Franklin Pierce District students honored with Elizabeth Wesley awards
The Franklin Pierce School s recently announced 27 students have received incentive awards from the Elizabeth Wesley program. 18 students from Washington High School (WHS) and 9 students from Franklin Pierce High School (FPHS) were honored on Saturday, September 15 at an annual event held in Lakewood, which gives out monetary incentive awards to African American…
Hearings on Permit to convert LRI landfill gas into electricity and compressed natural gas
Pierce County has issued a Public Notice for a project by SCS Engineers, 2405 140th Ave. NE STE 107, Bellevue, WA 98005. The applicant is planning to add a facility at the LRI Landfill in the Graham area. This facility will convert landfill gas into electricity and compressed natural gas. The electricity will be sold to Puget…
Candidates for office expected at Graham Business Association Sept. 19
The Graham Business Association their monthly meeting on September 19, 7:15 a.m. at the Graham Fire Station 21-4, 23104 70th Ave. E., Graham. The meeting fee is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. The fee includes a hot breakfast from the Flying Tomato. This month the meeting is a candidate’s forum. If you have…
County Council Meeting Agenda for September 18, 2012
AMENDED MEETING AGENDA September 18, 2012 3:00 p.m. 930 Tacoma Avenue South – Room 1045 Tacoma, WA 98402 Voice: (253) 798-7777 – FAX: (253) 798-7509 – Toll-Free: (800) 992-2456 – TDD: (253) 798-4018 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag To be followed by a Moment of Silence…
Citizenship Celebration set for Sept. 22 at Mount Tahoma High School
The public is invited to attend the 11 a.m. citizenship ceremony at the Mount Tahoma High School Auditorium, 4634 S. 74th Street, Tacoma on Sept. 22. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are observed in September to commemorate the signing of the Constitution and “recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become…
Spanaway Lake High has something good going on
Each week, the Bethel School District Athletic Director sends out an “Athletic Highlights for the Week” recap. This week, I found an unusual surprise at the bottom. The list shows what must have been a disappointing week for many kids who know they have to train and work a bit harder now. For September 10-15,…
Pierce Transit Route 402 to end September 30
As of September 30, Pierce Transit is making several route changes. The 402 that served from the WalMart in Spanaway to South Hill Puyallup and on to North Meridian will no longer be in service. These cut backs stem from the transit proposition failure last year. Since that time, several cities including Sumner, Bonney Lake and…
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