SPANAWAY, WA — On June 18 & 19, the section of B street in front of Spanaway Middle School will be temporarily closed. The closure is to build a sanitary sewer manhole. The closure is from 152nd Street and 160th Street, 7 am to 7 pm daily. County Engineer Brian Stacy signed the notices posted…
Frederickson Movie Night June 27
FREDERICKSON, WA — The Frederickson Movie Night is coming up fast. There are opportunities for businesses to participate as sponsors or operate booths to reach the community. There will be food, games for the kids and parents and local information. The event starts around 6pm and the movie starts at dusk. The location is outdoors on the…
Fruit on the Loop Starts Saturday, June 14
It’s official. Fruit on the Loop opens for business tomorrow, Saturday. Cherries, peaches, apricots are for sale. Enjoy! -Alice Shibig
Triad June 13
YELM, WA — Part 3 continuation of Phillip Dick Sci Fi Educational Film Series… Minority Report, question and answers afterwards. This writer has remote viewed into the future and brought back information to remind us of where we were headed. Very powerful presentation. Open your eyes. Also.. Eyes wide shut. Friday June 13th @ 7…
Congratulations Graduates!
Bethel School District seniors graduated yesterday and today, Franklin Pierce School District seniors graduated last Saturday. The Pierce Prairie Post just wants to take this moment to wish all of you great success! Congratulations 2014 Seniors! Good job. Go forward with hope, inspiration and determination. Some of the best people you’ll ever meet …and will always…
Roads & Ferries – Transportation Survey
The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) has just released a new survey that will be used to guide state decision making on the future funding of our roads, bridges and ferries. We are at a critical cross road and these decisions will impact us all directly, so please take a minute to complete the survey below:…
Early registration deadline approaches for popular Tour de Pierce bike ride
PIERCE COUNTY — There are just four days left to pre-register for the annual Tour de Pierce summer bicycle ride through central Pierce County. The ride begins in Puyallup at the Gold parking lot of the Washington State Fairgrounds and winds through Puyallup, Sumner and adjacent farm lands. Riders can also take advantage of a…
Are you ready to become Tacoma now?
There have been several recent hearings held by Pierce County on something being called Vision 2030. Fairly unknown, but potent part of that vision being crafted by the Puget Sound Regional Council – a board made up of elected officials, but not elected as a body – is a requirement to end the proliferation of…
Are you ready for Fruit on the Loop?
Word today from Alice Shibig, “I just got a phone call from Shouana and Connell, they are in Portland Oregon headed this way with peaches and nectarines. ” Located on Spanaway Loop Road near Tule Lake Road, the Rainier Christian Church and at the doorstep of the Shibig farm is a favorite spot to cruise in for…
Dog Dayz of Summer
PIERCE COUNTY PARKS — On Saturday, June 28 you and your pooch can go for a walk along the beautiful forested Nathan Chapman Trail, between Heritage Recreation Center and South Hill Park, 14201 86th Ave E in South Hill. Also included in the day is agility demonstrations, fly ball, vendors and more. Pre-register by June…
Pierce County Council takes a road trip, brings government to the people
The 1,806 square miles that comprise Pierce County can make it daunting for residents to travel all the way to Tacoma to attend a regular meeting of the County Council, so council members are holding a series of regular meetings around the county. The next “in-district” meeting will take place Tuesday, June 17, in the…
FREE Consumer Action Handbook
USA.GOV — At one time or another, even the savviest consumer will have a problem with a product or a service. Luckily the brand new edition of the Consumer Action Handbook is a free survival guide for your money. It can help you make smart purchases on big stuff like cars or a home. It…
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