Tacoma, WASHINGTON (9 October 2014) Franklin Pierce Schools and the University of Washington Tacoma have agreed to a new “Pathway to Promise” partnership that will expand post-secondary educational opportunities for all Franklin Pierce School District graduates. The partnership will enable Franklin Pierce School District graduates to automatically be accepted as freshmen at the UW Tacoma…
JBLM Overpass Construction Perimeter Rd CLOSED Oct 14-15
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Construction of the new Joint Base connector road and overpass project that links both segments of the joint base will enter the third phase of construction with the installation of twelve, 183-foot girders Tuesday evening. Perimeter Road will be temporarily closed to local traffic between the intersections of 150th St….
The Truth About Water Fluoridation
The Truth About Water Fluoridation Wednesday, October 15, 2014 @ 7:00 pm Redeemer Lutheran Church 1001 Princeton Street, Fircrest, WA Dr. Connett separates fact from fiction. This discussion will include the latest research on water fluoridation: toxicity, harmful effects, efficacy and safety. He will review the alarming relationship between water fluoridation and lower IQ and negative brain…
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…
Regulation of Adult Magazine and Adult Novelty Sales
This is notice of the Public Safety and Human Services Committee and final Council hearings on Proposal No. R2014-96. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Related to the Regulation of Adult Magazine and Adult Novelty Sales; Transmitting Proposed Amendments to Pierce County Code Title 18, “Development Regulations – General Provisions,” and Title 18A, “Development…
County Council sets 10 meetings for 2015 budget
Pierce County Council has scheduled 10 public meetings as it considers spending priorities for the 2015 budget. Council members will soon conclude a series of retreats at which they learned about the specifics of the 2015 budget proposal submitted Sept. 23 by County Executive Pat McCarthy. They will spend the next several weeks interviewing department…
County Council meeting Oct. 14 in Ashford
Dear Citizens of the 3rd Council District, Once a year, each council member hosts a regularly-scheduled council meeting in their district. Last year, our meeting was held at the Graham fire station. This year, we’re heading deeper into the district. The Mount Rainier Lion’s Club (27726 State Route 706 E.) in Ashford has been reserved…
Celebrate the annual return of salmon in Puyallup on Oct. 11
Celebrate the return of salmon to the Puyallup River Watershed at the Salmon Homecoming on Oct. 11. This family-friendly event features guided tours to watch migrating salmon in Clarks Creek, tours of the Puyallup Hatchery, science and art activities for kids, a Native American welcoming ceremony and storyteller, music from a live bluegrass band and…
Project Homeless Connect – cold weather is arriving
Community and School Leaders: As the weather turns to colder nights, we are reminded of those families and individuals in our community who are either homeless or lacking basic resources. I am hoping you can forward the attached flyers for these 2 events to all of your contacts who might be in need of resources…
CPTC to Host Middle School Students for Annual ‘Math is What You Do’ Conference
LAKEWOOD, Wash. – More than 800 eighth grade students will have the opportunity to learn how a variety of careers — including baseball — use math at Clover Park Technical College’s annual Math Conference Oct. 9. Ben Spradling, director of communication and marketing for the Tacoma Rainiers, is one of 24 presenters participating in the…
The LENS Project begins its 4th year in Bethel
Through Bethel School District’s partnership with the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts in Tacoma, we are able to offer for the fourth year an after-school theatre program called The LENS Project. LENS (Learning Empathy and Negotiation Skills) offers an arts-centered, extended after-school program that empowers students while developing self-esteem, a sense of community and…
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