Bethel schools are blooming with new Daffodil Princesses! Graham-Kapowsin High School will select their representative during the school’s coronation on Oct. 29. at 7 p.m. The ceremony for Bethel High School is set for Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. On Nov. 7, Spanaway Lake High School will make their choice at 7…
Medicare changes place responsibilities on beneficiaries
Medicare is no longer a one-size-fits-all health insurance program. Medicare now offers beneficiaries two basic options – Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage – and dozens of additional choices within each path. Knowing the differences and how to choose can save people hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. “Checking on Choices for Medicare” is an…
Today – thank a lineman!
Re-Posted from Facebook, because it’s nice to appreciate those who go out in the storm to make us warm and happy again! From KARK 4 News Thousands of linemen are out there working hard in the cold and rain to restore power. Thank them by sharing this!
Grand ‘Lil Opry “FRIGHT” Night at the OGS with Jack LeDuc
ROY, WA — Friday, October 31 at 6:00pm at The Old General Store Steak House & Saloon in Roy, Washington. A Rendezvous for a great fright night at The will be held at the Old General Store Steak House & Saloon. They are open for dinner at 6 pm , Live Country Music will be at…
About town: Dealing with vegetation, after the storm
Saturday night’s windstorm brought frustrations to many local residents. From having to reset your clocks multiple times as the lights went on and off, to dealing with the branches, trees and other yard items blown down, there were consequences. Passing through Frederickson near the Cross Park site, I saw neighbors dealing with a full-grown Cottonwood…
Lemay’s Marymount Trunk or Treat – a hit even in the rain!
SPANAWAY, WA — Saturday afternoon filled the spaces around Spanaway with ghost, ghouls, fairies, bugs and super heroes. They all came out for the annual Trunk or Treat at Marymount Event Center. Even a few politicians stopped by to see the event. Senator Steve Conway was spotted out among the raindrops and Ninja Turtles. Photo…
High wind warning issued for Saturday night 10/25/14
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for Pierce County starting this evening. Monitor local news for the most up to date information. http://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=sew&wwa=high wind warning …HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT SUNDAY… THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND…
New radio system improves public safety and transit
Pierce County and Pierce Transit officials are delivering on the South Sound 911 promise to improve public safety and emergency communications throughout the region by launching a new radio system. Pierce Transit shifted to the system in May. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, as well as police departments serving Gig Harbor, Fircrest and Roy, moved…
Learn how to be “WinterWise” at Oct. 25 event at McLendon Hardware in Puyallup
Pierce County is gearing up to respond to winter weather, and community members are encouraged to do the same. Residents can learn about Pierce County’s response efforts and how they can prepare for winter weather at the WinterWise Kickoff Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at McLendon Hardware at 11307 Canyon Road E….
Sidewalks in unincorporated Pierce County?
PIERCE COUNTY , WA — The community is invited to help Pierce County prioritize projects that will bring pedestrian facilities – such as sidewalks and ramps – located in public right-of-way in unincorporated Pierce County into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The county will host four public meetings in November to gather…
SATURDAY NITE ALIVE – Nov 1 – Concert & Chili Feed
SATURDAY NITE ALIVE – November 1, 2014 Spanaway Lutheran Church, 160th and A Street Come and enjoy a concert performed by the Deliverance Band from PLU. They will present a program of lively music at Spanaway Lutheran Church, Saturday night, November 1, at 7:00 PM. The concert will be preceded by a chili feed at 6:00….
Your Public Schools In Action – Franklin Pierce
TACOMA, WA — Tuesday, the Franklin Pierce School District hosted man local officials and community members in the third annual Your Public schools in Action Tour. The group went to Christensen Elementary, Franklin Pierce High School and Keithly Middle School. Keithly is home to a new multi purpose building that has a central kitchen, cafeteria, stage…
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