Salmon Stories, an evening of short films on salmon and the challenges and triumph of restoring their habitat in Tacoma, November 2nd 7:30 p.m. at the Broadway Center for Performing Arts in Tacoma. If you want to purchase tickets go to: http://www.broadwaycenter.org/season/showDetails.asp?key=408
‘I Voted’ badge goes digital
This election season you can digitally encourage friends to vote with the Pierce County Auditor’s new “I Voted” avatar. The transition from the traditional “I Voted” stickers to a digital image is both cost effective and a reflection of modern communication. “Posting your Pierce County ‘I voted’ avatar to your social media accounts is the…
EPA Listening Session Nov. 7
EPA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches to reducing carbon pollution from existing power plants. Power plants are the nation’s largest stationary source of carbon pollution, responsible for about one third of all greenhouse gas pollution in…
Set Clocks back this Saturday night
Sunday, November 3 marks the end of daylight saving time (DST), so remember to turn your clocks back one hour, starting at 2:00 AM on November 3, before you go to bed Saturday night. Learn about daylight saving time and U.S. time zones.
Part 7: George Bush
By Chuck Haviland John Flett wrote an article noting that 23 Families from the Red River area of Canada went westward to the Puget sound area on the request of acting governor Duncan Fenelon of the HBC, in 1841. Among those who came were John Flett and three brothers, and John Tate, John Spence, James and Alexander…
Public invited to comment on proposed Regional Transportation Plan
Date: Thursday, October 31, 2013 Contact:Patrick Babineau, Peninsula RTPO coordinator, 360-357-2675 Dennis Engel, WSDOT transportation planning manager, 360-357-2651 OLYMPIA – Between now and the end of the year, the public has the opportunity to weigh in on the future of transportation on the Olympic Peninsula. The Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) invites the public…
Graham Kapowsin chooses Casey Park as Daffodil Princess
GRAHAM, WA — The auditorium at Graham Kapowsin High School was abuzz tonight with graceful maidens in beautiful gowns, handsome escorts in their crisp suits, chattering friends and anxious parents. They were gathered to select the school’s 2014 Daffodil Princess. The evening began with a quartet from the GKHS orchestra playing chamber music. Each contestant came in…
2013 General Election Results Release Schedule
Key Dates Election Day Nov. 5, Results at 8:15 p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Voter intent Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Canvassing Board Meeting – Certification Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Important Numbers Total registered voters 438,344 Expected Turnout 46.0% or approximately 202,000 ballots Past Turnout Number of Registered Voters 2011 General Election…
The NSA, your cell phone and your email
Part 1 By Marianne Lincoln The U.S. House Intelligence Committee held a hearing on NSA Surveillance today at the Capitol. Perhaps this is not of local interest to everyone, but as an online news media, the Post took an interest. The CSPAN channel carried the hearings this evening, October 29, 2013. Early in the hearings,…
Reduce flooding by keeping storm drains clear of leaves
Pierce County residents can reduce flooding on Pierce County roads by picking up yard waste on their properties and making sure nearby storm drains are free of leaves. “Practicing preventative maintenance can go a long way,” said Brian Ziegler, Pierce County Public Works and Utilities director. “Taking the time to keep yards and storm drains…
Free composting classes teach residents to reduce waste at home
PIERCE COUNTY — Residents can learn how to reduce the amount of waste they produce by attending Pierce County’s free composting classes this fall. Classes will be offered on yard waste and food waste. In the yard waste class, participants will learn how to choose a bin, where to put it and how to maintain…
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