WSDOT — Aviation stakeholders are encouraged to comment on the goals of the upcoming Washington Aviation System Plan update. Last updated in 2009, the WASP is a statewide strategy to maintain and improve Washington’s air transportation system to meet current and future needs. The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division anticipates starting the update…
Councils appoint Jesse Young and Graham Hunt to state House seats
PIERCE COUNTY — Meeting in two joint sessions in one day, the Pierce County Council teamed up with officials from neighboring counties to appoint Jesse Young and Graham Hunt to vacant positions in the Washington State House of Representatives on Friday, Jan. 17. “Filling legislative vacancies is an important responsibility for county leaders,” said Pierce…
Congressman Denny Heck to speak in Frederickson
January 18 – 9AM – 11AM – Frederickson Clover Creek Community Council – Christ Community Baptist Church – 8016 176th St. E. Greetings, We have had to revise our original Agenda to accommodate our special guest speaker, the Honorable Denny Heck, our member to the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington D.C. Congressman Heck will…
Waterfront homeowners – Spanaway Elementary, 6:30 p.m. Thursday Jan. 16
If you own a home near a body of water anywhere in Pierce County, you should join the Spanaway Lake folks at Spanaway Elementary Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. From the organizers: Hi neighbor, my name is Sherry Haviland, I live on Spanaway Lake in the cove. I’ve received your emails and am notifying you…
Franklin Pierce Board Meeting – January 14
At the end of the study session held prior to the meeting, Superintendent Frank Hewins mentioned the Franklin Pierce Foundation Meeting will be held February 4. At the beginning of the meeting, Cole Roberts was re-elected to President of the board in his absence. John Harstad, who was running the meeting was elected Vice President…
Bethel Board meeting highlights, January 14
There’s a new catch phrase in education, if you are listening only casually, you might miss the meaning and implications. The term is “Blended Learning.” At Tuesday’s Bethel School Board meeting, a presentation was given by the committee responsible for its study and implementation. Blended learning is a formal education program in which a student…
Association of the United State Army – a civilian liaison group
AUSA is a group that affiliates with the US Army. It’s purpose is to connect the community near the base with the soldiers and families that are part of it. The Eastside subchapter just formed this year. Already, it threw a wildly successful welcome home party for the 555th Engineering battalion in November. If you, your…
Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive
Sixth grade students at Cascade Christian School’s Frederickson campus held a peanut butter and jelly drive to benefit the Bethel Family Center. Kim Sando is a Cascade parent and also volunteers at the BFC. She helped to organize the drive. “The sixth graders at Cascade Christian decided to do a service project. I told them about the…
For Your Health: Test Your Home for Radon
USA.gov — Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is estimated to be responsible for 15,000-22,000 lung cancer deaths each year. You can’t see, smell, or taste radon. It’s a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of the elements uranium, thorium, and radium in soil and rock. Radon can…
Learn how to maximize Social Security benefits
As the economy changes and the needs of consumers change, knowing how to make the most of Social Security benefits is becoming more and more important. For people preparing to start their Social Security benefits, a few simple tips might save them thousands of dollars. And for those currently receiving Social Security benefits, there may be…
Air. On the safe side
Tacoma and much of Pierce County is one of only 32 areas in the country that doesn’t meet federal health standards for air quality. Wood smoke plays a large part in this pollution problem in our region. In 2009, an area Smoke Reduction Zone was designated and new programs implemented to make our region healthier….
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council
Agenda for Wed., January 15, 2014 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tacoma Mall Plaza, 2702 South 42nd Street, Suite 201,Tacoma 2nd Floor Conference Room 3:00 Introductions / Additions to the Agenda Greg Vigoren, Chair 3:10 2013 Review, Chris Schultz 3:50 Areas of Focus for 2014, Chris Schutz 4:20 *Break* 4:30 Election of Officers 4:45 Information…
Pierce Prairie Post 