Cascade Regional Blood Services will be conducting the following mobile blood drives in your service area: · Thursday – Feb 13, 8:15am – 2:15pm at Franklin Pierce High School, 11002 18th Avenue East · Friday – Feb 21, 8am – 1:30pm at Bethel High School, 22215 38th Ave E · Monday – Feb 24, 8am…
Workshop explores successful family caregiving
The vast majority of health care provided in the United States – 89% of it – happens at home. Nearly one in three households is involved in family caregiving – either directly or indirectly. But for most caregivers, there is little training to meet the challenges that come along with being a family caregiver. “The…
Water quality levels normal at Chambers Creek Regional Park after discharge
The water quality levels at Chambers Creek Regional Park in University Place tested normal and an advisory cautioning people to stay out of the water was lifted Jan. 27 by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department following an incident last week at the Chambers Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. On Jan. 22, a brief mechanical failure…
Car prowls in Spanaway Park
This is part of a letter from a local resident – if you see someone do this… please report it! Let’s stop these people from ruining our community. “Speaking of locally, please be careful when you park your car. On Friday after the fog lifted I drove the dogs to the park and took them…
Work on Pacific Avenue
Traffic Impacts SR 7 northbound Road work on SR 7 northbound at Milepost 52.36 near 112th St S beginning at 9:11 p.m. on January 26, 2014 until approximately 3:00 a.m. on January 27, 2014.
Levy elections in Bethel and Franklin Pierce
By Marianne Lincoln Election endorsement You might already have a ballot in your hand for your local school district levy. As a former school board member, I want to share some thoughts about this process. The State Supreme Court decision directing the state legislature to fully fund education has had some issues at the legislative…
Marksmanship Team Qualifies for Nationals
FRANKLIN PIERCE sd — For the fourth year in a row, the Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC marksmanship team qualified for Air Force nationals. This year’s team did so by placing 14th out of nearly 100 competing teams. The team that qualified was composed of senior Stanley Compton—who finished 9th out of over…
Project Homeless Connect – Jan. 25
This Saturday, Jan. 25, the annual Project Homeless Connect will be at Spanaway Middle School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be information and services available for those less fortunate in our community, including medical and dental care, I.D. replacement, haircuts and food benefits. Please help to spread the word about this great…
2014 Technology and Art Fair! Jan. 25
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Organizers are planning for another large turnout at this year’s Technology and Art Fair. The districtwide event is celebrating 20 years of showcasing the latest educational technology and student artwork. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25 at Spanaway Lake High School from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. One special highlight…
GCAT meeting next Wed 1/29 5:30pm
Due to popular demand the GCAT meeting will be next Wed 1/29 at 5:30 in room 15 Kapowsin Elememtary on 264th east of Meridian. Let us know if you have concerns, suggestions or ways to enrich the greater Graham area. Thanks, Carol
Future development ideas for Tacoma Narrows Airport to be considered Jan. 29
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County will hold its fourth set of public meetings on Tacoma Narrows Airport’s master plan update on Jan. 29 in Gig Harbor. Several future development alternatives for the airport will be discussed and evaluated. The Planning Advisory Committee consists of representatives from the aviation community, businesses, local and state government and more….
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