Nancy O’Nell, Defense Commissary Agency public affairs specialist FORT LEE, Va. – Recognizing the popularity of club store shopping, the Defense Commissary Agency will begin testing a new club store format March 7 at the McChord Field Commissary, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. The format features a huge, new section of the store dedicated to club packs…
RallyPoint/6 chooses Pierce County for private, 1-stop resource center
Pierce County and the South Sound enjoy a special relationship with military services members and their families. So it only makes sense that RallyPoint/6 chose Lakewood to open the state’s largest private, one-stop resource center. The nonprofit organization – which supports transitioning service members, National Guard and Reservists, veterans and military families – is now…
Human Trafficking – Jim McCune, Pierce County Council
Dear Editor, Every year, human traffickers generate billions of dollars in profits by victimizing millions of people around the world and here in the United States. Human trafficking is considered to be one of the fastest growing criminal industries in the world. Pierce County is not immune from the horrors of this evil. As the…
Pierce Conservation District’s 23rd Annual Native Bare Root Plant Sale
March 1 from 9-1 at 5430 66th Ave E in Puyallup, 98371. Spring is the perfect time to plant bare root plants, and bare root is the most economical way to purchase them!! The Pierce Conservation District is featuring 30+ species of plants native to Western Washington as well as plastic tree tubes and spray…
We want to trust…but, we need to verify!
By Spanaway Lake Waterfront Landowners Group SPANAWAY, WA — This above small, but tireless lake property owners’ group, want neighbors to know that the challenge of correctly interpreting the pierce county shoreline management plan continues! This group mentioned above has been meeting regularly and has committed countless hours going through the draft text, line-by-line. Why? …
Natural Science Resource Center hosts community work party on March 8
Come one, come all! On March 8, beginning at 8:00 a.m., the Natural Science Resource Center is hosting a community work party to spruce up the raised beds and ready them for planting. No RSVP is required. Just show up wearing clothes that are allowed to get a little dirty. This is the school district…
Join the FPHS 5k Fun Run and Walk on March 8
The third annual FPHS 5k fun run/walk will be held on March 8, 2014. The race will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the FPHS stadium. This year’s theme is Catch the Cardinal and is being hosted by FPHS Sports Medicine and Cross Country. Please contact tdisney@fpschools.orgwith any questions or to help with the event. For more…
Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest Results
February 20, 2014 The Mountain League Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest was held at Bethel High School in February, with many band and orchestra student musicians from Bethel’s secondary schools performing. Adjudicators gave advice, analysis, and encouragement to student performances that showed a high degree of commitment and preparation. Congratulations to these students who will…
Bethel Musicians Go All-State
February 20, 2014 The finest music students from across Washington have received top honors by being selected to participate in one of the Washington Music Educators Association’s All-State and Junior All-State Honor Groups. Junior All-State Honors The Bethel School District sent three elementary students to participate in this prestigious event including Makayla Fischer from the Graham…
GKHS Senior Teague James Signs with Eastern Oregon
February 19, 2014 Graham-Kapowsin High School senior Teague James signed with Eastern Oregon University to play football in the fall. James was an all-state running back for GKHS.
GKHS Senior Luke Asbjornsen Signs with Central Washington
February 18, 2014 Graham-Kapowsin senior, Luke Asbjornsen signed with Central Washington University to play football in the fall. Asbjornsen was all-league offensive tackle for GKHS.
BHS Senior James Moore Signs with Central Washington
February 20, 2014 Bethel High School senior, James Moore, signed with Central Washington University to play football in the fall. Moore was a lineman for BHS.
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