Jim Postma, who is the Republican candidate running against Adam Smith for the 9thCongressional District seat was flying back from the San Juan Islands Monday with his wife, Fran. He aborted his first landing attempt at Spanaway Airport, raised his landing gear and went around the patch for another try. Unfortunately, he forgot to re-deploy…
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Yakima Training Center Combined Training Exercise
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Operation Rising Thunder, an annual combined training exercise conducted alongside members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF), is scheduled to take place at Yakima Training Center Sept. 4 through Sept 24. The purpose of the exercise is to focus on developing tactical bilateral-operations and war fighting skills between U.S. Army units…
8th Annual Women of Color Health Awareness Conference
Reposted from The Suburban Times The Women of Color Health Awareness Committee of Pierce County will host the: 8th Annual Women of Color Health Conference; honoring the First Lady of Health; Michelle Obama on September 8th, 2012, 8: am to 3:00 pm, Bethlehem Baptist Church; Family Life Center, 4818 Portland Ave, Tacoma WA 98404. The…
Shady Acres Airport celebrates 50 years
In 1962, Jack Brown, Harold LeMay and Jack Black incorporated a community in Spanaway called Shady Acres. It was a new concept, a private residential airport; people could live and fly from their own homes. The runway can be seen between 42nd and 46th Avenues on 208th Street. The area is now on the borders…
Update on Spanaway accident victim
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s office released the name of the deceased as Amanda Halvorson, age 23. Our hearts go out to her friends and family. If there are any updates or news from the family, they are welcome to contact us here at the Pierce Prairie Post.
What’s new in Bethel schools
New websites coming Bethel Schools are making the switch to a new web platform called Blackboard Engage/Edline. The goal of the new system is to provide a better online experience for families in Bethel. The change to the new websites will begin Sept. 4. Free & Reduced price meal applications available online Bethel’s Child Nutrition…
Roy Pioneer Rodeo Saturday & Sunday
This weekend, September 1st and 2nd, is the Roy Pioneer Rodeo and preparations are underway on the rodeo grounds. The area is being dozed, the announcer booth cleaned and set up and the onions are being peeled. Onions? Yes, the Roy Pioneer Rodeo Association runs the concessions stand and is known for their fried onions….
Work progressing on 8th Avenue south and SR507 along JBLM range area
Changes are in progress on 8th Avenue South along SR507. The intersections of 208th Street and 8th Avenue South are close together and have long been the source of congestion, accidents, injuries and loss of life. It appears they will soon be farther apart and hopefully much safer. Remember to use caution in construction zones,…
Neighbors on the scene of Spanaway accident
In the early afternoon, neighbors assembled at the scene of the accident on 22nd Avenue in Spanaway. Johnny Simpers described being awakened by the crash, arriving before rescue vehicles and providing assistance at the scene with other neighbors from across the street. Sometimes that early assistance can save lives. KING TV was on the site…
Grizzly accident scene in south Spanaway
The driver was male, he had been drinking. There were 6 passengers in the pickup truck, a total of 3 females and 4 males ages 19 to 22. They were southbound on 22nd Avenue in Spanaway at a high rate of speed. At 204th there is a curve in the road. The driver missed the curve and…
High School Football Season Begins Friday, August 31
If you love the cool night air, the bright lights and the huffing sounds of young brute force running across the fields, it’s time for high school football again. Friday night will be the cross town rivalry game, Bethel vs. Spanaway Lake at Art Crate Field. At Franklin Pierce, you will find Washington playing against…
JR’s Whistle Stop is Hosting Comedian Billy Wayne Davis Aug. 30, 8 PM
At 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 30th, comedian Billy Wayne Davis will provide laughs for the patrons of JR’s Whistle Stop. JR’s hosts a comedy show in the evening on the last Thursday of every month. There is a charge of $10 in advance or $15 at the door for the show. If you come out at 6pm for…
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