Hats, socks containing insect repellent did not meet federal labeling standards (Seattle—July 22, 2014) Columbia Sportswear Company has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for distributing mislabeled clothing containing insect repellent and violating federal insecticide laws. According to the settlement, the Portland, Oregon company distributed the clothes without the full label…
2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment Change of Command
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment will welcome a new commander and bid farewell to their present commander 10 a.m. Thursday at Watkins Parade Field on JBLM Lewis Main. Lt. Col. Jay Bartholomees will assume command from Col. Gregory K. Anderson during the change of command ceremony. Bartholomees is no stranger to the…
Bricks for Kids – LEGO Camp
Bricks for Kids – LEGO Camp Mining and Crafting – MineCraft Camp The morning session is full for Aug 18-22, but a second camp has been added for the afternoon from 1:00-4:00pm at Frontier Park Lodge, 21800 Meridian S in Graham. After a few minutes of computer time, kids will start by crafting their shelters…
Pierce County set to unveil new FootGolf course at Fort Steilacoom Park
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Get ready to start seeing soccer balls on the Fort Steilacoom Golf Course. Pierce County officials will debut the new sport of FootGolf at a noon ceremony on July 18, followed by a grand opening celebration the following day from 1 to 5 p.m. FootGolf is similar to golf, but is played on…
Spanaway’s Historical Society Picnic
SPANAWAY, WA — Each year on the third Sunday in July, the Spanaway Historical Society holds its annual picnic at the Prairie House Museum on 176th Street. Although the driveway was a bit difficult to find this year due to road construction, the event went off well on the cool, cloudy rainless day. Jean Sensel…
Dedication of Jacobs Point Park
On Saturday, July 19, the residents of Anderson Island held a celebration to dedicate a new park. Jacobs Point Park is an 80 acre peninsula that extends into Oro Bay. The land belonged to the Jacobs family who sold it years ago to Young Life who did not find it feasible for a camp complex. Young Life…
Sustainability Fair
Sustainability Fair As part of the Totally Tuesdays activities, on Tuesday, August 12, this family friendly event will inform you about food waste composting with worms, make your own non-toxic household cleaner, a recycle relay, and create art from trash. Held from 6:30-8:30pm at the Meridian Habitat Park, 14422 Meridian E in South Hill, the…
County fun-run aims to get kids fit and active
Since running around comes naturally to kids, the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Services Department wants to take that energy and give kids a chance to race on a full-size track with a crowd of fans cheering them on. Designed for ages 3-8, the Movin-N-Groovin Kids Fun Run – scheduled for July 31 in Lakewood…
2014 primary election information and results schedule now available
On August 5, 2014, Pierce County will join with the rest of Washington State in voting in the 2014 primary election. The Pierce County Auditor’s office has published an election information and results schedule that details what’s on the ballot, what special elections are taking place, how to vote, where to vote, when we’ll know…
Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Leroy A. Petry Retirement ceremony July 23, 2 p.m.
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – 2d Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment will conduct an official retirement ceremony in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sergeant Leroy A. Petry Wednesday, July 23 at 2 p.m. here. Media who wish to attend the retirement ceremony should call 706-604-5114 for pick-up time and location. Petry will conduct interviews Tuesday, July…
Roy – National Night Out
Roy WA — Police Department and Roy Library are hosting National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Library/Community Center, 122 Third Street. Join your neighbors for an Emergency Preparedness Presentation and Crime Prevention Info. Refreshments provided to include hot dogs and cotton candy.
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