Pierce County will begin replacing the sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland Oct. 1. The project is expected to last through February 2015. Work will begin at the intersection of A Street and 133rd Street East and move north to Brookdale Road. The project, managed by Public Works and Utilities, will continue along Brookdale Road…
County ferry system saves $137,770 in fuel costs
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County saved $137,770 in diesel fuel costs for its ferries thanks to a new system that enables the engines to run cleaner and burn fuel more efficiently. This translated to a savings of approximately 23,657 gallons of diesel fuel during the first year of operation. The county installed Emissions Technology, Inc.’s…
DUI task force’s taxi program kicks-off Sept. 28
PIERCE COUNTY — Fun-seekers heading for 6th Avenue’s nightclubs this Saturday night in Tacoma will have help scoring a taxi ride home if they’ve had too much to drink. The rides – the first 25 of which will be free for groups sharing a ride within Tacoma – are sponsored by the Tacoma Pierce County…
Part 5: George Bush Washington State’s First Settler
By Chuck Haviland Pierce County was formed out of Thurston County in 1852. It’s most notable for having the tallest mountain in the Cascade Mountain Range, Mt. Rainier. It was known to the Indians as Mt. Tahoma. In Feburay 1854, the new legislature was called into place. Their first item of business was to grant George…
Bye, bye Post Office hole!
SPANAWAY, WA — Today’s visit to the Spanaway Post Office revealed a pleasant surprise, the hole at the entrance has been filled with rip rap. There is no longer a giant hole that will fill with water and swallow small cars of unwary drivers. A few months ago, while the hole was filled with water, the Post sent…
Bake Sale benefit for Roy Food Bank
ROY, WA — Today, Sept. 25, is a bake sale benefit for the Roy Food Bank. The sale is being held in front of Old Glory mercantile on McNaught near city Hall. Stop by and make a donation and/or find a goodie to take home for yourself.
BETHEL TO CELEBRATE COMMUNITY IN SEPTEMBER
All Bethel Community Day at Spanaway Lake High School BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Come join us for the fifth annual All Bethel Community Day on September 28, 2013. ABC Day, sponsored by the Boeing Company, Bethel School District, Bethel Community Services, Umpqua Bank, Bethel Area Council of PTA’s, Pierce County Fire & Rescue, Air…
Bethel Board approves M&O and Tech Levies for ballot
Tonight’s (9/24/13) Bethel School Board meeting included several significant items including, 1) District Goals 2) An amended Superintendent’s contract 3) M&O Levy to send to ballot 4) Tech Levy to send to ballot The remainder of the meeting was more procedural and those items follow these four. ESTABLISH 2013-14 goals for the district as presented…
All Bethel Community Day – Promo Video
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — All Bethel Community Day is this Saturday! Start planning your day with a look at last year’s festivities. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huM1DNWFRTo
The Letters About Literature contest is underway!
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — The Letters About Literature contest is underway! Celebrating its ninth year in Washington, Letters About Literature encourages 4th-12th grade students to write to their favorite authors, living or dead, explaining how their work influenced the student’s view on the world or themselves. Students can write about works of fiction, non-fiction, or…
Centennial Elementary – modified lockdown
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — On Tuesday, Sept. 24, sheriff’s deputies apprehended a suspect for allegedly communicating threats against a Centennial staff member. The threats prompted a modified lockdown of the school on Monday, Sept. 23, which lasted the entire school day. The police investigation was very fluid, as officers followed up on leads. As reported…
Parkland Parish Quilt Co has a quiet but strong following
Beside all the noise of dense traffic from Pacific Ave, there is a church building sitting quietly on the side. This building can be easily ignored because of its inconspicuous location. But a colorful quilt shop, Parkland Parish Quilt Co., happened to find this antique church a perfect place to settle. Stepping into the shop,…
Pierce Prairie Post 