USA.GOV — For the majority of Americans who plan to take a vacation, attend a concert or work on their home or garden this summer, this season comes with its own unique consumer challenges. Check out our list of the top five summer scams you should be aware of from the Consumer Action Handbook. Curious…
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NASA’s Earth Day Global Selfie 2014
On Earth Day in April 2014, NASA asked people around the world, “Where are you right now?” More than 50,000 people responded across social media. NASA has pulled more than 30,000 of those images into an interactive mosaic that resembles the Earth. Take the mosaic for a spin
Memorial Day events
For those who want to pay special tribute to the fallen on Memorial Day there are a couple local events in which you may participate. Fir Lane Memorial Park on 176th Street has a service and program on Sunday, May 25th at 1 p.m. They will accept volunteers to help pu out flags and crosses on Saturday,…
Dispose of old Prescription Drugs on April 26
USA.GOV — Saturday, April 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Between 10AM and 2PM on April 26, bring your unwanted prescription drugs to a collection site near you. Properly disposing of medicines is important to human health and the environment. If you dispose of drugs on your own, check out these tips from the U.S. Environmental Protection…
This is National Park Week — Join the Celebration
NPS.GOV — America’s national parks are filled with iconic landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history. During National Park Week, April 19-27, 2014, you can explore them in depth. We’ve got fun events taking place in national parks all across the country, including wildflower walks, history talks, and wildlife tours. There’s sure to be an event…
Social Security benefits help people with a ticket to work
Individuals with disabilities encounter numerous barriers to employment. Those frustrating walls hinder gainful employment and reduce self-sufficiency. But Social Security provides many effective work incentives that can be combined with other state resources. Plan to Work, a community-based nonprofit, will host a special two hour presentation about benefits and benefit planning for individuals and families…
Five Washington companies comply with chemical emergency planning laws
Five Washington companies comply with chemical emergency planning laws Laws intended to inform, protect communities and first responders during chemical emergencies (Seattle—March 25, 2014) Five companies in Washington have agreed to correct errors in reporting hazardous chemicals as required by federal laws designed to protect communities during chemical emergencies. The companies failed to report…
RallyPoint/6 chooses Pierce County for private, 1-stop resource center
Pierce County and the South Sound enjoy a special relationship with military services members and their families. So it only makes sense that RallyPoint/6 chose Lakewood to open the state’s largest private, one-stop resource center. The nonprofit organization – which supports transitioning service members, National Guard and Reservists, veterans and military families – is now…
Congressman Heck visits Frederickson
FREDERICKSON, WA — Congressman Denny Heck was the guest speaker at the Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council Saturday. He arrived with his assistants Lauren Adler and Latasha Wortham. His first comments were related to the process of moving to Washington D.C. The first thing you do is get an apartment. Congressman Hack is roommates with Congressman…
Handling turkey safely
USA.gov — Get tips on how to safely store, thaw, and roast a turkey. Here are a few key tips: Avoid Fresh Pre-Stuffed Turkeys – Don’t buy fresh pre-stuffed turkeys because harmful bacteria in the stuffing can quickly multiply. If you buy a frozen pre-stuffed turkey, look for a USDA or state mark of inspection. Frozen pre-stuffed turkeys…
It should be Elk Plain when the zip codes changes
By Marianne Lincoln ELK PLAIN, WA — Spanaway currently has two post office buildings. A request has been made from Joint Base Lewis McChord to the Postmaster General in Washington D.C. to give “Bethel Station” it’s own zip code. The reason has to do with the number of gates to the military base being based…
EPA Listening Session Nov. 7
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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