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Category: McKenna
Stewarts Meats a must visit in McKenna
By Marianne Lincoln I am on my way to visit my son. Although he is now 30, I still must make the mandatory trip to Stewart’s Meats in McKenna for some Famous beef jerky. It became a ritual while he was in college. It was convenient driving from Spanaway to Portland, I just took what we called “the back…
Nisqually Land Trust annual meeting a delicious way to end a successful year
Sunday, September 23 was the Nisqually Land Trust Annual Membership Meeting and Salmon Bake at OddFellows Park near Olympia. The weather was warm and comfortable and the salmon was deliciously prepared by former land trust president, George Walter. The staff tossed salads, cut cake and scooped scrumptious huckleberry ice cream and pineapple sherbet. There was a table to sign…
McKenna accident requires hazardous material cleanup
From the Washington State Department of Ecology, 9/7/12 About 10 a.m. on Sept. 3 an incident was reported in McKenna, Washington. A tanker truck rolled over, spilling approximately 3,000 gallons of landfill wastewater called leachate. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. WSP identified him as Mark Webb of Colville. The truck he was driving…
August 29, Planning Commission to discuss shorlines regulations
The last meeting at planning commission on shoreline regulation changes is Wednesday, August 29. Now is your chance to hear what is going on with shoreline regulation changes and provide input at the planning commission level. So far, public attendance has been less than anticipated. COUNTY OF PIERCE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING…
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