It has been two years now since Spanaway teen, Chris Virdell went missing near Bethel High School. Melanie and Paul Virdell, Chris’ parents participated in a vigil today in the parking lot near the Elk Plain Burger King. Many of Chris’ close friends participated as well as those who have been assisting the family to cope,…
Winter escape to Orcas Island – Part II
By Marianne Lincoln In the dark of early morning, around 5:30 a.m., a small cloud began to creep over the harbor at the Rosario. By 6:30 a.m. there was a gray sheet of fog hanging over the entire resort. I arose, dressed and headed off across the island to find a place where a sunrise might…
There’s a lot of snow out there, drive safely or not at all
By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Snow has been falling all around Pierce County this evening, February 8. Accumulations are expected to continue into Sunday. Here are a few photos I snapped this evening of the snowload on Pacific Avenue, it hasn’t been plowed yet at 11 p.m. if you are out on the road,…
Blocking Collision in McKenna Saturday morning
Collision SR 507 both directions Collision on SR 507 both directions at Milepost 31.09 near SR 702 beginning at 8:28 a.m. on February 08, 2014 until further notice. The roadway is blocked. update 9:07 a.m. Collision SR 507 both directions Collision on SR 507 both directions at Milepost 31.09 near SR 702 beginning at 8:28…
Winter escape to Orcas Island – Part I
By Marianne Lincoln It was finally 3 p.m. on Friday and I could barely wait to take the elevator out of the building and jump in my car. I quickly checked the Seattle area traffic map on my Smartphone, yellow, red, and black, lots of red and black. Even up in Everett there was serious…
Sheriff’s Community Academy openings
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for interested citizens to attend its winter Community Academy program. The University Place academy begins Feb. 20 and will meet each Thursday evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. for 13 weeks. The South Hill academy begins March 19 and will meet each Wednesday evening from 7 to 9:30…
Bethel School District Closed Friday – snow day
SPANAWAY, WA — There’s a little dusting of snow on the ground in Spanaway this Friday morning, but up the hill in Graham and the outer areas, there’s considerably more. So the Bethel School District changed over night from late arrival to closed for a snow day. From their web page: Due to prevailing weather…
Two years, still missing – Chris Virdell
SPANAWAY, WA — On Saturday night, February 1, the prime suspect in the unsolved disappearance and possible murder of Chris Virdell was shot by Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies. Michel Borkin, 21, who was wanted on an arrest warrant in connection with a drug and identity theft case was a passenger in a red pickup truck pulled…
Roy needs another council member
ROY, WA — From the mayor of Roy: “If you care about YOUR city – If you want to help make YOUR city better – If you can give a little time for the benefit of YOUR community, this is YOUR chance. The city of Roy is now excepting (sic)letters of interest for an…
Espressions – Performing Arts, Bethel
Bethel’s Visual and Performing Arts Newsletter EXPRESSIONS Vol. 24 No. 11 February 5, 2014 February: African-American History Month 5 Late Arrival for Students All Day Arts & Heritage Day Olympia (http://wsaa.qwestoffice.net/arts_day.htm) All Day Women’s Choral Festival UPS 7:00pm Dr. Doolittle CMMS Commons 7:00pm Dear Ruth (Winter Play) BHS 7 7:00pm Dear…
Pierce County’s first Farm Forum will share marketing ideas and expertise
PIERCE COUNTY — More than 70 farmers are registered to attend the Pierce County Farm Forum, where they will glean ideas from each other and experts in agricultural marketing and trends. The Farm Forum, to be held Thursday, Feb. 6, on the WSU Extension campus in Puyallup, was organized by County Executive Pat McCarthy to…
Feb 5 meeting postponed to Feb 12
SPANAWAY, WA — Please be advised that the originally scheduled meeting for this Wednesday, Feb. 5, at Spanaway Elementary School library is postponed. Per the volume of information shared by both county employees and non-county individuals/residents/experts…it is apparent that MISINFORMATION is circulating, thus causing additional confusion to our efforts. In an effort to clarify both…
Pierce Prairie Post 