Seniors are the target of choice for scammers and other crooks. Financial scams often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to many older adults and can leave them in a very vulnerable position with little time to recoup their losses. And it’s not just…
Explosion and fire near Spanaway Lake
Dan Fox reported on his Facebook page today that there was an explosion and fire in a home near Spanaway Lake Tuesday afternoon. Central Pierce Fire and Rescue responded, but the house just to the east also caught fire due to the intensity of the blaze. His house was next-door to the west. No one was…
Dog or Puppy Obedience Classes
Puppy Obedience Classes Pierce County Parks and Recreation offers your puppy a class for socialization and basic obedience training. A six week class is held at Frontier Park, 21800 Meridian S in Graham on Thursdays from Aug 21-Sept 25 from 5:45-6:45pm for pups 12-18 weeks. The fee for the program is $75 and is taught…
Bethel’s ABC Day – Community Fun!
All Bethel Community Day (ABC Day) is happening Saturday, September 27 at Graham Kapowsin High School this year. Join in for a free family event that is expected to bring in 5,000 people! Consider reserving a booth, providing entertainment or just joining in on the fun. Here is a sample of what to expect his year: Captain…
Nisqually Land Trust Nature Walk – Aug 2
Join us for a Nature Walk out at Red Salmon Creek near the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, next Saturday, August 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Special guest George Walter will guide the walk along Red Salmon Creek, an important salmon-producing tributary of the Nisqually Delta, where you’ll be able to see the restoration efforts of Land Trust partners and volunteers in action. Over 4,500…
Homeowners invited to workshops on caring for stormwater systems in their neighborhood
Pierce County homeowners and homeowner association members are invited to attend a free workshop in August to learn how to prepare their neighborhood stormwater systems for the rainy season. Homeowners will learn simple steps to maintain storm drains, swales and stormwater ponds located within their neighborhood. Additionally, homeowner associations will learn how planning in advance for…
Movie in the Park
On Friday, August 1 Pierce County Parks and Recreation will host an outdoor movie – Free Birds. The location for this FREE movie is Heritage Recreation Center, 9010 128th St in South Hill. Pre-movie activities start at 7pm. Concessions are available at the event. For more information call 253-798-4177 or http://www.piercecountywa.org/parks
Wildfires and unemployment
Unemployment benefits and tax information for workers and businesses impacted by the Eastern Washington wildfires OLYMPIA – The Washington State Employment Security Department has created a Web page with information about unemployment benefits for workers and businesses affected by Eastern Washington wildfires. For workers: Anyone who is out of work due to the disaster may…
Is your car safe?
Safercar.gov, provided by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) will help you identify recalls and investigations on your vehicle, learn what it’s crash test ratings are ad discover if there are other complaints or defects that have not yet generated a recall. Check it out! You’ll be better off knowing. http://www.safercar.gov/ There are lots…
Council clarifies intent of ban on overnight tractor-trailer parking
The Pierce County Council voted Tuesday, July 22, to clarify that a new ordinance is intended to ban overnight parking by tractor-trailers, not other large vehicles. Astute constituents realized that legislation approved on July 15 had unintentionally restricted more than just semi trailers, but by the weight designation had also included larger work vehicles, such…
Eatonville Lions Club Arts Festival, Aug 1-3
From their website: The 43rd annual offers entertainment for the whole family in the scenic foothills of Mt. Rainier. Held the first full weekend every August (August 1, 2, and 3 for 2014), the Eatonville Arts Festival offers over 100 artisans from across the country, a live and silent auction, live entertainment on Friday and…
Graham Citizens Action Team
The Graham Citizens Action Team meeting will be on Thursday 7/24/14 at the library in Graham at 6pm in the meeting room. Jim McCune will speak on Human Trafficking and local concerns at the August 28th meeting at 6pm again at the library.
Pierce Prairie Post 