Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts, raise money and build a daffodil float with volunteers. Without a float, their bands, drill teams, ROTC and Princess cannot be part of the festival. If you would like to help assure your schools of being part of the program or help build the float here are things you can…
Wendy’s Grand Opening in Spanaway
SPANAWAY, WA — The address is Tacoma, but it’s in Spanaway. At 159th Street andPacific Avenue, on the corner in front of the Safeway store, there is now a brand spanking new Wendy’s. On February 23, they held their Grand Opening. Alexa, Liz and Kennedy from Radio Station ROCK 98.9 FM were there to hand out coupons…
GKCC seeks sponsors for March 4 event
The Graham Kapowsin Community Council is seeking donations and/or sponsorships for their ‘Feed the Children’ Fundraiser event on March 4, 2017 at the Graham Elementary School, located at 10026 204th Street, E., Graham, WA 98338. This is GKCC’s 14th year of raising money to support this program. All the money raised for this event goes right back into…
Mardi Gras events at Trinity Lutheran
From Diane M. Crews Mardi Gras Singles Party The Galatian Generation-Singles, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 12215 Park Avenue South, Parkland, Washington will be having a Mardi Gras Party February 28. Attendees are asked to bring snacks and beverages. The church will be showing the movie Rio, The event begins at 6 p.m. and will run to about…
Pierce County Elections changes ballot system
PIERCE COUNTY — Aftera year-long search and selection process, the Pierce County Auditor’s Office has purchased a new election system. The purchase of the Clear Ballot system is Pierce County’s first major investment in a new tabulation system in over 20 years. The purchase was fully funded with a restricted election replacement account authorized by…
14th Annual EXPO – March 4, 2017
14th Annual EXPO ‘Feed the Children’ Fundraiser & Fun Run/Walk WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9AM-3PM. WHERE: Graham Elementary School, 10026 204th St. E. Graham, WA 98338. GKCC’s Purpose: Linking community together while serving the Graham area. There are many volunteer opportunities. From Science classes to Reading Tutoring to Holiday Fundraisers, there is always…
Sheriff Pastor: on Civil Disobedience
From a Facebook post – Pierce County Sheriff Paul Pastor In America today, we are seeing an increase in social activism and direct action politics. There is nothing wrong with this in a nation which values freedom. But recently, we have seen instances where fringe elements of anarchists and rioters run lawless and wild. And we…
Tempers could flare over RTA tax on vehicle tabs
Have you gotten your statement in the mail for you vehicle registration. Brace yourself if you live in the Regional Transit Area. If you voted on the RTA tax for those trains and light rail in King County and that extension from Lakewood to Dupont, you are impacted. I live outside the RTA and my truck registration…
Frederickson Community Meeting Feb 18
Greetings, There is more going on in Frederickson than I can include in this message. I would urge you to attend our meeting Saturday, February 18th @ 9 AM to find out more details. Meetings that you might want to attend this month are as follows: Feb 18th – Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council meeting…
Well water? HB1382 might affect you
House Bill 1382 is a response to the Hirst Decision from the Washington State Supreme Court last year. That decision made new rules for tapping underground water for property owners in Washington State, effectively slowing development in rural areas by controlling whether or not a well could be drilled based on a required professional assessment…
Bethel SD seeks members for Long Range Facilities Task Force
Group to study overcrowded and aging schools districtwide Recent studies show as many as 3,000 more students will enter Bethel Schools in the next decade. Do we have enough space? Will we be ready? The Bethel School District is now seeking staff, parents, students and community members for its Long Range Facilities Task Force. The…
Feb. 13 Graham Fire Commissioners Meeting
GRAHAM, WA — On February 13, 2017, the continuing story of Fire District 21, will add another chapter. Currently, the Fire Chief, Ryan Baskett is on paid administrative leave pending investigation of the questions the union raised. The President of IAFF Local 726, Russ Karns, has left the position for an Assistant Chief position at…
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