A Purchasing Forum for local businesses. There is no charge to attend. Learn of new and existing business opportunities with government agencies. The Forum will offer your business a chance to: • Learn first-hand how to register and compete for contracts with federal, state and local government agencies • Ask questions of a panel of…
Sheriff’s Community Academy accepting applications for fall program
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its fall Community Academy program. The Parkland-Spanaway academy begins Sept. 18 and will meet each Thursday evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The academy is an opportunity for participants to learn first-hand about law enforcement in Pierce County and to…
Pierce County Auditor’s Office recognized for ballot drop-box program
Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, Elections Supervisor Shannon Cortez, and Elections Specialist Dave Heinemann accepted a national award in San Francisco on Thursday, Aug. 21, for their office’s work on the highly-successful ballot drop-box program. The Guardian Award, given by the National Association of Election Officials, recognizes a practice that exemplifies the organization’s principles and standards…
Notes from the Graham Business Association
Hello GBA Members and Friends, We had another good meeting with 31 members present. noWYR and Robert Bain was our meeting sponsor. Since Robert was not available to attend, President Regis Jackson talked about Robert’s business and how he had helped him when no one else could with his wifi. Other members shouted out for Robert….
Garfield Street – Parkland celebrates community
Here are a few photos from Saturday’s street event on Garfield street and the dedication of the mural.
Garfield Street Fair Booth Changes
PARKLAND, WA — This is to notify vendors for the Garfield Street Fair on Saturday of a major change. The change will effect several of the vendors. The permit we received from Pierce County to use Park Avenue was revoked last night due to some technicality. Thus, we are not able to use the vendor…
Happy 2nd Anniversary Pierce Prairie Post!
SPANAWAY, WA — Today, August 14, marks the 2nd anniversary of the Pierce Prairie Post. On this day in 2012, with the help of Ben Sclair of the Suburban Times, The Post became a reality. In the past two years, we have posted over 2060 stories about the communities, people and history of South Pierce…
Parkland Mural Dedication – August 16
By Saiyare Refaei and Carly Brook PARKLAND, WA — Join us to celebrate the completion of the Parkland Community Mural Project! We want to thank all who participated, share stories of the process and invite you to come see the finished product that we all helped create. 10:45 Speeches on the Main Stage (Garfield St.) 11:00…
Elected officials tour JBLM Joint Base connector road and overpass construction site August 19
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – U.S. Senator Patty Murray, D-Wash., and U.S. Representatives Adam Smith, D-Bellevue, and Denny Heck, D-Olympia, will receive a construction update and tour the site of the new Joint Base connector road and overpass project at JBLM. The new road and overpass will cross over Perimeter Road, which bisects Lewis Main…
Pierce County to test new pavement products along 192nd Street East in Frederickson
Pierce County will apply seven pavement products along 192nd Street East in Frederickson in August and September to test the products’ performance and cost effectiveness over multiple years. Pavement products are used to extend the life of county roads. A combination of materials, such as aggregate chips and liquid asphalt, are applied to existing roadway…
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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