FRANKLIN PIERCE — Every year, school districts throughout Pierce County nominate leaders in their community for the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Region 111 Community Leadership Award. This year, Franklin Pierce Schools chose to honor Senator Bruce Dammeier. Senator Dammeier was chosen for his extensive background serving in roles that are focused on supporting…
Between Spanaway and Roy – Polo season begins!
ROY, WA — Polo. Yes, we are that cultured. The Tacoma Polo Club field is located 6.5 miles south of the Roy-Y in Spanaway at 29128 8th Ave S., Roy, WA. A small, non- descript gate and a dirt road lead you in to the club house where you will see trailers and horses tied up awaiting their…
Waller Road Adopt-A-Road Clean-up, May 17
Waller Road Adopt-A-Road Clean-up this Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:00 AM – Noon The Summit-Waller Community Association invites any interested party to participate in their litter patrol clean-up of Waller Road E from SR 512 to Pioneer Way E ( a 5 mile stretch ). Interested citizens should plan to sign-in at 9925 Waller Road E…
JBLM to Break Ground Friday on $91 Million Waste Water Treatment Plant Project
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – JBLM and local community leaders will come together for a ground breaking ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday to mark the beginning of a $91 million project to upgrade the base waste water treatment plant. Puget Sound water quality is a major environmental concern for the Environmental Protection Agency, Washington State,…
Puget Sound Regional Council
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) General Assembly will meet on Thursday, May 29, 2014, to elect officers, approve the FY 2014-2015 Supplemental Biennial Budget and Work Program, and approve an update to Transportation 2040. Dinner will include remarks by Governor Jay Inslee and VISION 2040 Awards. The meeting and dinner will be held at The…
Frederickson (FCCCC) meeting May 17
Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council Regular Monthly Membership Meeting Saturday, May 17, 2014 Christ Community Baptist Church, 8016 176th St. E. Agenda I. Welcome and Call to Order – Dean Absher – Vice President II. Guest Speakers– 29th Legislative District delegation III. Approval of the Minutes of March 15, 2014 – John Marshall – Secretary …
Flag Lowering May 15
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 15, in recognition of the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset. Other government entities, citizens and businesses are encouraged to join this…
Scandinavian Cultural Center 25th Anniversary
PARKLAND, WA — On Saturday, May 10th, the Scandinavian Cultural Center (SCC) at Pacific Lutheran University held it’s Annual Spring Banquet as a Silver Jubilee, their 25th Anniversary Celebration. Dr. Elisabeth Ward, Director of the SCC hosted the evening’s events which featured Dr. Thomas Krise, President of PLU, an invocation by the Reverend Edward Larsen and a very special…
1st SFG (A) To Conduct a Wreath-Laying Ceremony Thursday in Recognition of Memorial Day
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and First in Asia Association (FIAA) will conduct a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony Thursday, May 15, at 11 a.m. at the unit headquarters. The ceremony will include a moment of silence for all fallen comrades whose names are engraved on the Memorial Wall followed by bell…
Community invited to series of open houses on Pierce County’s Comprehensive Plan
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Pierce County’s unincorporated population is expected to grow by 75,000 residents by the year 2030. The community is invited to learn how that growth will be accommodated through a series of open houses planned for May and June. The open houses, which are part of the review and update of Pierce…
Lake Spanaway Golf Course now fully open to the public after greens repair
PIERCE COUNTY — Amateur duffers around Puget Sound are filling up the tee sheet now that green repairs on Lake Spanaway Golf Course are complete and the course is fully open for business. “The golfers who play this championship course are very happy,” said Pierce County Golf Supervisor Tony Bubenas. “They see what we’ve done to…
Candidate filing begins Monday, May 12
Candidate filing begins Monday, May 12 with the Pierce County Auditor’s Office and the Office of the Secretary of State. Offices open for election this year include: U.S. Representatives (Congress) State Senators and Representatives Pierce County Auditor, Prosecuting Attorney, County Council Districts 1, 5 and 7 State Supreme Court State Court of Appeals, Division 2,…
Pierce Prairie Post 