EPA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches to reducing carbon pollution from existing power plants. Power plants are the nation’s largest stationary source of carbon pollution, responsible for about one third of all greenhouse gas pollution in…
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Woofers opens the World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet
SPANAWAY, WA — At 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2013, the Woofers store in Spanaway was filled with people and their favorite dogs. They were on hand along with many members of the supportive 723 Networking Group, to see the Grand Opening ribbon cutting. Many prize drawing were held, the most notable being a year…
Gateways is for youth and families (and it needs your help)
By Wayne Cooke Love playing Bingo? Ever play at the Bingo Hall on Bridgeport in Lakewood? If you did, you may know that you were supporting a very unique program: GATEWAYS. Gateways is the present day version of an older program dating back to 1890, when it was known as the Children’s Industrial Home and…
Pumpkins, Corn Shooters… in McKenna
MCKENNA, WA — It’s the time of year to find the perfect “great Pumpkin” for your home and McKenna just might be the best place to look. With a giant corn maze, pumpkin shooters, a cow train and a big assortment of gourds and large pumpkins, Nisqually Springs Farm will bring you fun and festivity….
Oct. 26 Heroes, Horses, Hope Dinner & Auction
On October 26, 5 p.m. at Emerald Downs, Rainier Therapeutic Riding will host their 2nd Annual Dinner and Auction. The event will help provide therapeutic riding for our wounded service members. Rainier Therapeutic Riding is located in Yelm, Washington. They are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization who provide the riding as a natural treatment for military…
Spanaway Businesses at 723 Networking make donation to SLHS
Spanaway, WA — Tuesday evening at the Bethel School Board meeting, several local business people from 723 Networking presented Spanaway Lake High School’s mentoring program with a check for $741. The money represented the proceeds from ABC Day where the group sold raffle tickets, $1 for a chance to win a big screen TV. All the…
Garfield Station under construction
PARKLAND, WA — We witnessed the demolition of the old buildings and the elected representatives attending the official ground breaking. Now the site for the new Garfield Station has truly begun excavation and construction. The Post thought you might like to see some photos as the work begins.
World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet to open in Spanaway
SPANAWAY, WA — You and your friends are invited to the Grand Opening of The World’s Longest Biscuit Buffet! The doggie-treat browsing bar is 40 feet long, holds 600 pounds of assorted snacks in 30 bins. From Honey & Blueberry Hearts to Cheese & Liver Stars and is located at Woofer Grooming and Goodies in…
One the way from here to there: Lenderman Open House
By Marianne Lincoln PARKLAND, WA — There was quite a spectacle on Pacific Avenue in Parkland today. Driving past 127th Street, there was a giant panda delightfully waving to cars with a sign that said, “Open House.” Along with the panda was a crew of kids in their blue Lenderman Gi’s waving signs saying, open house,…
Grocery Strike set for Monday
Reprinted from “The Stand” GROCERY STRIKE SET FOR MONDAY (Oct. 18, 2013) — Tonight at 7 p.m., the unions negotiating with Puget Sound-area grocery stores gave 72-hour notice of a strike at all area Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer and Albertsons stores, which will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday night, Oct. 21. The unions negotiating…
FP, Your Public Schools In Action
35 community stakeholders tour classrooms for annual Your Public Schools In Action FRANKLIN PIERCE SCHOOL DISTRICT – A total of 35 community stakeholders toured Brookdale Elementary, Ford Middle School, and Washington High School on Tuesday, October 15. The group included elected officials and their staff, a dean from Pacific Lutheran University, business leaders, school board…
Looking for the Elk Plain O’Reilly’s?
ELK PLAIN, WA — The Elk Plain O’Reilly’s has moved! They are now occupying the new building that stands where the Elk Plain Cafe once stood. There will be a Grand Opening in just a couple weeks. Watch for an announcement here at the Pierce Prairie Post.
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