By Marianne Lincoln SPANAWAY, WA — Sunday afternoon I couldn’t resist stopping to see the camels (Shaun and Wednesday) at the farm at 811 168th Street East in Spanaway. Most of their Christmas trees had sold out and the farm was fairly quiet as people sat at home in front of the Seahawks and 49ers game. The City…
Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission public hearing
MCRMC Holds Tacoma, WA. Public Hearing Arlington, VA. — Members of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission will hold a public hearing and Town Hall Meeting on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Washington, 12-13 December, 2013. The Commissioners will hear testimony from witnesses on matters surrounding the programs that compensate the members of our Unformed…
Civil Service Commission seeks applicants
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Civil Service Commission for Sheriff’s Department employees. Commissioners are appointed by the County Executive and serve a six-year term. The commission is a quasi-judicial body responsible for rules and regulations governing examinations, appointments, appeals and other general personnel issues. Commissioners are required to…
Snowing in Roy and Yelm by 7pm
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — I was headed to the City Council meeting in Roy around 7:15 p.m. and SR 507 had snow coming down just south of the railroad tracks. Remember to drive safely and get up early tomorrow morning in case the roads need to be travelled cautiously. Warmer weather is due…
Burn Bans Ended for King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties
The burn bans for King, Pierce and Snohomish counties were ended today. You may use your fireplace until the next stagnant air period.
Happenings @ Pierce County Library System: Dec. 9-15
Kids’ Events: Dec. 2-7 Sing along with Caspar Babypants, play to learn, read to a dog, create art or hang out after school. Locations, dates and times @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar Computer Classes: Dec. 9-14 Choose an e-reader or tablet, download to your Kindle, and practice basic computer skills. Register online @ http://www.piercecountylibrary.org/calendar Discuss a…
We stuffed the buses
By Marianne Lincoln A year ago, a few members of the transportation department of the Bethel School District had a grand idea. They decided to stage school buses in the parking lots of several prominent local stores and take donations of food, cash and toys to help local needy families. The project is called, “Stuff…
Eatonville Christmas parade
EATONVILLE, WA — At 6 p.m. Saturday night, the town of Eatonville held a Christmas parade, a very cold Christmas parade in the dark. It was a good night to offer a donation to a local non-profit for a cup of cocoa, coffee or hot cider on the sidewalk while waiting for the parade to…
Stage 1 Burn Ban Called for Pierce & Snohomish Counties
Use of fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited until air quality improves DECEMBER 7, 2013, SEATTLE, WA – Due to stagnant weather conditions and rising air pollution levels, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a Stage 1 burn ban for Pierce and Snohomish Counties, effective at 2:00pm Saturday, December 7, 2013. This ban…
Roy lights their tree and warms hearts
ROY, WA — It was a heartwarming Christmas Tree Lighting celebration at the Roy Community Center December 6. There was a large chocolate cake, coffee and punch, teddy bears for the children and a visit from Santa himself. In the background, Lori Haun played carols on the mellophonium, a kind of French horn for ambiance. members…
Painting Community: Community Forum for Parkland Mural Project
By Carly Brook You are invited! We are looking for creative and committed Parkland citizens to participate in the development of a community mural! A community forum will take place at the Keithley Middle School Cafeteria on Wednesday, December 11th from 5:30-7:00 pm. The forum gathers people from Parkland to engage in conversation around several…
Sewer main work shifts to Brookdale Road in December
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Construction crews replacing a sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland are shifting work to the eastern end of the project this month. The crews are replacing 5,000 feet of sewer pipe with a 72-inch diameter interceptor pipe. The project, managed by Pierce County Public Works and Utilities, is expected to…
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