BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Feeling hungry? The Thompson Elementary staff invites you to join them as they serve up all of your McDonald’s favorites, this Thursday, Oct. 10. McTeacher Night runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Spanaway McDonald’s, located at 14900 Pacific Avenue South. For more information, contact Thompson Elementary School at 253.683.5800.
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Hwy 167, Hwy 509 and the Cross Base Hwy …
PIERCE COUNTY — Completing Pierce County’s primary transportation grid is a top priority for continued economic development. As you may know, the legislature is holding a special session in November to address the State’s transportation needs. State-wide “listening sessions” are being held and it is important Pierce County businesses are part of the discussion. The…
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?
Flag-less pole over Spanaway Post Office
SPANAWAY, WA — It the country’s standard and it’s always seen flying over the Post Office. But Saturday, the pole was barren and patrons noticed. Was it some kind of statement about the current budget situation? No. Actually, the rope that lifts the flag broke. Without a lift, the staff cannot re-string the pole. In…
Bethel Over Emerald Ridge 28-21, Homecoming
SPANAWAY, WA — It was all there, the balloons, the streamers, the hats, shirts and school colored camo pants. There was royalty arriving in classic cars at half time, cheerleaders, hoots, howls, the band playing pep tunes and lots of people. The first score went to the Bethel Braves, but the Emerald Ridge Jaguars soon…
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”…
It’s Bethel High School Homecoming Week
SPANAWAY, WA — Bethel High School alums are expected Friday at the annual Homecoming Football game. This year Bethel is playing against Emerald Ridge at 7 p.m. There is a group on Facebook called “Bethel Brave Football Tailgates” who area actively promoting the game. On Wednesday, there will be a homecoming skit night. There is no information…
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…
Having a great time today – what rain?
SPANAWAY, WA — ABC Day at Bethel’s Spanaway Lake High School is an indoor sport, so the deluge of rain coming down today really doesn’t matter, there’s something marvelous to do in spite of it. Over at Sprinker Recreation Center, the baseball fields are too wet to drive the cars on, so the classic cars are…
Pierce Prairie Post 