The Pierce County Council met in Parkland this evening, Dec. 4. All members except Stand Fleming were present. The County Executive Pat McCarthy was also at the meeting and provided a review of the past year in Pierce County. In the fifth years of her term, Pat McCarthy reported the State of the County. She…
JBLM Force Protection Exercise December 5 Impacts Base Access, Facilities, Customer Service Activities
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. — JBLM officials will conduct a Force Protection exercise Thursday, December 5 as part of an annual Installation Management Command (IMCOM) requirement to ensure JBLM’s leadership and first responders are prepared to respond to a variety of security threats and able to protect personnel, resources, and property. During the exercise people working, conducting…
Joint Base Lewis-McChord late-night firing announcement
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct late-night firing on the following date(s): DATE 3-13 December 2013 TIME 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. FIRING OF 155mm Howitzer The purpose of the late-night training is to maintain unit proficiency on this weapon system. Increased levels of activity will be noticed during…
County Council meeting Wednesday in Parkland
PARKLAND, WA — The weekly Pierce County Council meeting will be on Wednesday in Parkland at the Central Pierce Fire and Rescue Station at 100 South 114th Street (114th & A Street). The meeting is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. The agenda can be found here. I will draw your attention to the following item up…
Soup Ladies serve up warmth and energy at shooting scene in ElkPlain
By Marianne Lincoln ELK PLAIN, WA The news Tuesday afternoon a Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy was shot in the arm by a 27 year old man at the Garage Plus business in Elk Plain. This is located at 21607 Mountain Highway). The officer’s injury was not life threatening. Deputies responded to reports of a man threatening…
Cranes and pump trucks arrive at Roy mill
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — Two cranes are outside the Wilcox Feed Mill tonight as operation have begun to stabilize the tanks adjacent to the one that collapsed on Monday afternoon and remove debris. The electrical control room for the plant has been destroyed. Cutting loose pieces of structures and welding in other supports…
County Council meeting Wednesday in Parkland
Pierce County Council AMENDED MEETING AGENDA December 4, 2013, 5:30 p.m. Please note change in meeting time and location Central Pierce Fire & Rescue – Fire Station 61 100 South 114th Street Parkland, WA (Council District No. 5) Voice: (253) 798-7777 – FAX: (253) 798-7509 – Toll-Free: (800) 992-2456 – TDD: (253) 798-4018 http://www.piercecountywa.org/council I. Call…
Wilcox feed mill silo collapses – one worker missing
By Marianne Lincoln ROY, WA — A silo at the Wilcox Farms feed mill in Roy collapsed around three p.m. today. Chief Bob Vellias of South Pierce County Fire and Rescue said there are three workers accounted for and one missing. He noted that due to the unstable conditions with the tons of feed and an adjacent silo that is…
Work or play, drivers need to prepare now for Monday afternoon
WSDOT OLYMPIA – Whether it’s heading home from work or heading to watch the Seahawks attempt to keep their home game winning streak intact, Puget Sound area drivers are urged prepare for possible snow and ice to during the Monday afternoon drive. The current lowland forecast calls for freezing temperatures and possible snow between Everett…
PLU Christmas Concerts – Hallelujah!
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY — The time for awe-inspiring music is coming this December. Please join Pacific Lutheran University’s Choir of the West, the University Chorale and members of the University Symphony Orchestra in what has become one of the region’s most inspirational Christmas celebrations. Students spend hundreds of hours preparing for the five concerts they…
Bethel’s Schools of Distinction
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Four schools in the Bethel area are receiving special recognition for outstanding improvement in student achievement over the past five years. Centennial, Nelson, and Evergreen elementary schools along with Liberty Middle School have received the 2013 School of Distinction Award from The Center for Educational Effectiveness, the Association of Educational Service Districts,…
Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk Dec. 7
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Nelson Elementary is hosting their fourth annual Jingle Bell Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, December 7. The event is open to all Bethel students, families and the community. Events include a 5K, 1 Mile and Kids’ Dash. The Kids’ Dash starts at 8:45 a.m. and the 5K & 1 mile start…
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