PARKLAND, WA — The auditorium at Washington High School was lit up by the beauty of the five young ladies vying for the 2014 Daffodil Princess title. Each of the five contestants gave remarkable speeches, then each answered an impromptu question. The judges were left with the difficult task of choosing just one. When the…
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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.
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,…
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…
Washington celebrates Walk to School Day Oct. 9
OLYMPIA – An estimated 20,000 students, parents, teachers and community leaders from cities across the state will participate in International Walk to School Day Wednesday, Oct. 9. Walk to school events taking place this week and throughout the month encourage students to explore walking and biking to school rather than driving or being driven. The…
South entrance to Spanaway Park will close soon
SPANAWAY, WA — Instead of a story, we had to share the sign at the park. How do you say twentyfurth?
Woof Woof Walk, Oct. 19
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — Come dress with or without a costume for you and your canine companion. The event is Saturday, Oct 19 from 9:00am-12noon at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd S in Spanaway. There are routes of 1.5 & 3 miles, all paved and suitable for all abilities. Registered participants are entered into a “ruffle”…
Grant provides FP another resource officer
Pierce County Sheriff receives school resource officer grant, officer to serve Franklin Pierce Schools PARKLAND, WA — On Sept. 27, the Department of Justice’s Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) division announced that Pierce County Sheriff’s Dept. received a COPS hiring grant for $125,000. The grant award is in partnership with Franklin Pierce Schools. The grant…
Wind gust possible to 57 mph tonight!
From the National Weather Service: Wind Advisory URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA 1107 AM PDT SUN SEP 29 2013 …POWERFUL AND DAMAGING WINDSTORM TO AFFECT PARTS OF WESTERN WASHINGTON TONIGHT… .EXPLOSIVE DEVELOPMENT IS TAKING PLACE WITH A LOW PRESSURE CENTER THAT WILL MAKE LANDFALL THIS EVENING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE FAR NORTH…
ABC Day and car show photos
SPANAWAY, WA — Was it a camel? A zebra? A moose? Yes, it was all that and, it was ABC Day at Spanaway Lake High School. There was food from Challenger’s catering program, robots, balloon art, spinning wheels for prizes, free toothbrushes and many, many other interesting things to see. At the 723 Networking booth, a big…
Brookdale Road sewer main replacement project starts Oct. 1
Pierce County will begin replacing the sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland Oct. 1. The project is expected to last through February 2015. Work will begin at the intersection of A Street and 133rd Street East and move north to Brookdale Road. The project, managed by Public Works and Utilities, will continue along Brookdale Road…
Parkland Parish Quilt Co has a quiet but strong following
Beside all the noise of dense traffic from Pacific Ave, there is a church building sitting quietly on the side. This building can be easily ignored because of its inconspicuous location. But a colorful quilt shop, Parkland Parish Quilt Co., happened to find this antique church a perfect place to settle. Stepping into the shop,…
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