GK Eagles make All State football team

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT December 26, 2013 Congratulations to Graham-Kapowsin High School senior Teague James and freshman Foster Sarell for making the all-state football team. James was named 2nd team all-state as a running back and Sarell made first team all-state as an offensive lineman. This is the first time in state history that a freshman has been…

Graham holiday food drive

There is a Holiday Food Drive for the Graham Community sponsored by the Graham Business Association and Graham Fire & Rescue. To participate, pick up a green GBA bag at member businesses. Fill it with non-perishable food. Return the bag to the business or any Graham Fire & Rescue staffed station.  (You may take a GBA…

We stuffed the buses

By Marianne Lincoln A year ago, a few members of the transportation department of the Bethel School District had a grand idea. They decided to stage school buses in the parking lots of several prominent local stores and take donations of food, cash and toys to help local needy families. The project is called, “Stuff…

Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk Dec. 7

BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Nelson Elementary is hosting their fourth annual Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 7. The event is open to all Bethel students, families and the community. Events include a 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Dash.  The Kids’ Dash starts at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K & 1 mile start…

Help Bethel Families – Stuff the Bus Nov. 30 or Dec. 7

Bethel’s Stuff the Bus is on Sat Nov 30th and Sat Dec 7th. Calling all Spanaway residents! Guess what time it is?! Stuff the Bus for the Holidays! This Saturday, Nov. 30th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spanaway Wal-Mart, 20307 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway, WA 98387. If you miss us this Saturday…you…

Rich Hopkins at 723 Networking Nov. 14

SPANAWAY, WA —  723 Networking will be meeting Thursday morning at 7am. This is a group of community minded business people from the Spanaway, Elk Plain, Frederickson and Graham areas. Rick Hopkins the Pierce County Building Official will be speaking on Nov. 14. If you ever wondered how Pierce County planning and Land Services works,…

Graham Kapowsin chooses Casey Park as Daffodil Princess

GRAHAM, WA — The auditorium at Graham Kapowsin High School was abuzz tonight with graceful maidens in beautiful gowns, handsome escorts in their crisp suits, chattering friends and anxious parents. They were gathered to select the school’s 2014 Daffodil Princess. The evening began with a quartet from the GKHS orchestra playing chamber music. Each contestant came in…

Bethel Community Open Market event on 11/9/2013

Bethel Community Open Market is your chance to shop early for Thanksgiving & Christmas! Our major effort & goal is to increase traffic & participation. There will be more signs & more people will be notified about the event. Signs will be provided pointing to the Food Court. Colored Fliers & Notices are being sent…

GBA welcomes LimeBerry to Graham

GRAHAM, WA — The Graham Business Association and the new Graham LimeBerry store held a Grand Opening this morning at 11 a.m., October 12. The new outlet feature low-fat frozen yogurt in at least 10 flavors along with a myriad of toppings and items to sprinkle on your delicious dessert. Owner Lorie Tudor held the giant scissors…

Graham Kapowsin trounces Bethel 48 to 14

SPANAWAY, WA — Art Crate Stadium was the scene of the big game Friday night. While the Bethel Braves and the Graham Kapowsin Eagles, cross town rivals, met on the turf, the stadium was festive with signs decorations and sales of school colored shirts and accessories. Before the game, there were three tailgate parties in…

Daffodil Pricesses are being chosen

Franklin Pierce High School selected Casey Timble last week. Washington High School will choose their princess in the theater on October 24. Spanaway Lake High chose Connie Smith on September 30. Graham Kapowsin will choose a princess on October 30 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Bethel High will hold their Princess selection on November…

Limeberry Grand Opening Oct. 12 in Graham

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting – Saturday, October 12th, 11:00 a.m. Limeberry Graham – our newest frozen yogurt source in Graham! 22205 Meridian Ave E, Graham, in the same complex as Jack in the Box, Starbucks, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, Rite Aid, etc. Come between 10:30 and 11:00 to welcome Lorie & Leonard Tudor and Limeberry to Graham!