Reminder to pilots: temporary flight restriction over landslide search area
WSDOT — Pilots flying near the Oso landslide search area should watch for temporary flight restrictions (TFRs). To find the current restrictions, visit: http://tfr.faa.gov/tfr2/list.html The TFR was issued to provide a safe environment for aircraft crews participating in the disaster response. The airspace restrictions are expected to last for several days as the response effort continues.
JBLM rescue exercise
JBLM partners with community in exercise; Commemorates 1964 Great Alaskan Earthquake JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. –Multiple JBLM units and local community organizations will be involved in a disaster-driven patient reception scenario next week as part of the National Exercise Program Capstone Exercise 2014, a complex emergency preparedness exercise facilitated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency….
Sewer connection assistance available for residents and projects
Pierce County is accepting applications for individuals or projects that need assistance connecting to the sewer system. This help is to available residents and projects located in Public Works and Utilities’ Sewer Service Area, a 117-square-mile basin serving the urbanized incorporated and unincorporated areas of Pierce County. Public Works and Utilities collects wastewater for 35…
General Assembly of the Puget Sound Regional Council
The General Assembly of the Puget Sound Regional Council will meet on Thursday, May 29, 2014 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly includes all mayors, county executives, commissioners, representatives and councilmembers of all PSRC member jurisdictions. Each elected representative is a voting member of the General Assembly, which meets at…
Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter, AUSA upcoming events and sponsorship opportunities
Commanders’ Briefing and General Membership Meeting: On 15 April 2014, 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Tacoma Golf and Country Club in Lakewood, the AUSA Captain Meriwether Lewis Chapter will be hosting a Commanders’ Briefing and General Membership Meeting. Come watch our eleven subchapter presidents provide a 2013 year in review to LTG Lanza, the JBLM Brigade Commanders and…
Bethel Performing Arts Calendar
Expressions #14 3-19-14 Here is a link to Expressions #14, Bethel’s Performing Arts calendar. It is a PDF file. EXPRESSIONS Vol. 24 No. 14 March 19, 2014 March: Celebrating Youth Arts Month & Music In Our Schools Month Winning Entries from District Art Festival to ESC for display through Spring Break 19 9:45am No…
Most Magnificent Mutt Show on March 29th
The Pierce County Fair will host the Most Magnificent Mutt Show on March 29th beginning with registration at 9:00 AM. This event is for kids with dogs and the child must be 14 years or younger. All classes will be judged by the daffodil court with winners being invited to walk in the Junior Daffodil Parade…
March 24 special land use meeting for Frederickson
By John Marshall, FCCCC Secretary The Frederickson Land Use Advisory Commission (FLUAC) will hold a meeting on Monday, March 24, 2014 at 7PM. The meeting will be held at the Bethel School Dist. Offices @ 516 176th St. E. At this meeting, County Staff will present proposed changes to the Frederickson Community Plan that would be…
Laura Handy-Nimick is Teacher of the Year!
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — This year’s Teacher of the Year winner is Laura Handy-Nimick. Laura has taught at Spanaway Middle School for the past five years. This is her ninth year in the Bethel School District. As in years past, the Teacher of the Year winner is surprised in class during the school day with the…
Hi-Tech Offers Vocational Scholarship
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Hi-Tech Collision CARSTAR in Spanaway has started a new, annual $500 vocational scholarship through the Bethel Educational Scholarship Team. Bethel’s career and technical education clerk, Doris Hominda, said Hi-Tech has been a long time supporter of the district and community. “The owner has been contributing to the Bethel School District for the…
GKHS Senior Kayla Keane signs with Lower Columbia College
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRCT — Graham-Kapowsin High School senior, Kayla Keane, signed with Lower Columbia College to play volleyball next year. She will be a setter for the Red Devils and work the right side of the court. Keane plans to study education and hopes to someday be an elementary teacher.
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