This is an update on Lake Kapowsin for all those interested: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Aquatic Reserves Program staff has recently completed a lengthy outreach and evaluation process for the proposed Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve. The process included outreach with the public, local interest groups, and tribal interests. Two open house public meetings…
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Franklin Pierce Citizen’s Committee crafts bond proposal to school board
By Marianne Lincoln On May 7, the ad hoc committee studying the Franklin Pierce School District facilities needs finalized a list of ranked needs to present to the school board. In a crafted proposal they will present at the next board meeting, they proposed many capital projects greatly needed in the district. The proposal is…
Mom & Son Dance – May 8TH
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — On Friday, May 8th mothers and sons can enjoy and evening just for you. There will be fun dancing tunes, games, and crafts. The fee per couple is $18 and $7 for each additional son. A professional photographer will be onsite with reasonably priced photos to take home at the end…
Shipwrecks of the Nisqually Reach – Feb. 8
Hello All The DuPont Historical Society and Museum are sponsoring Captain Ethan Allen’s power point presentation “The Shipwrecks of the Nisqually Reach” Sunday, February 8, 2015, 2:00 p.m. at the historic DuPont Community Presbyterian Church, 502 Barksdale Ave., DuPont WA 98327. The talk will include the history and legacy of the shipwrecks, which are visible…
Bethel’s high schools choose Daffodil Princesses
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — High schools around the district have each selected their Daffodil Princesses for the 2015 Daffodil Parade. Bailee Towns (GKHS), Taylor Trujillo (SLHS) and Ransom Satterlee (BHS) were all named Bethel’s 2015 Princesses. The Daffodil Parade is only one event in a whirlwind year, which each Princess is completely dedicated to. Having been chosen…
Braves Homecoming all the sparkle, except the win
SPANAWAY, WA — Going into the game, the Bethel Braves were undefeated. At the end, it was 21 to 34 and Emerald Ridge took the win. Along the way it was all the bells and whistles of a Homecoming game. Booths were selling T-shirts and other logo items, balloons were tied to the stadium, new trucks…
SEPTEMBER 27 IS ALL BETHEL COMMUNITY DAY
SEPTEMBER 27 IS ALL BETHEL COMMUNITY DAY The sixth annual All Bethel Community Day (ABC Day) is coming up on Saturday, September 27, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, at Graham-Kapowsin High School. This fun-filled day will give our families a chance to see all the wonderful things our community has to offer. There will be…
The Spanaway Post Office shortchanges it’s community
Editorial Monday evening, I left my day job in Tacoma at the usual time, 5:30 p.m. I managed to have luck with traffic stops and signals and reached the Spanaway Post office in time to check my Post Office Box. Since I had been on vacation last week, it was important to see what had been waiting…
Don’t Miss 37th Annual LeMay Car Show – August 30th only
Don’t Miss 37th Annual LeMay Car Show THIS SATURDAY ONLY! The LeMay Car Show is definitely a unique event. Over 500 vintage vehicles from the LeMay Family Collection are on view at Marymount, plus hundreds more at the LeMay home grounds, and local owners of vintage cars bring their vehicles for display on the Marymount…
Garfield Street – Parkland celebrates community
Here are a few photos from Saturday’s street event on Garfield street and the dedication of the mural.
Magic Night and Show
As part of the Totally Tuesdays activities, this kid and family friendly event starts at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26th with teaching kids some tricks of their own. Meridian Habitat Park auditorium, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, doors open at 7:30 p.m. for a Magic Show by Goofy Gideon. Pre-register by Friday, August…
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