OLYMPIA – Washington added jobs for the 11th straight month in August, gaining a seasonally adjusted estimate of 5,300 jobs, according to the latest monthly report from the Employment Security Department. At the same time, a small decline in the total labor force, combined with an increase in unemployed people actively looking for work, nudged…
Community Calendar
SPANAWAY, WA — Today the Community Calendar on the Pierce Prairie Post became much easier to read and open. You can access the calendar using the CALENDAR page tab on the top left on the screen OR click on the little calendar graphic on the right side bar. If you have local events, things happening in the…
Crime Stoppers looking for Spanaway area suspects
SPANAWAY, WA — The Walmart store in Spanaway has been the scene of several thefts and the suspects photos are posted on Crime Stoppers. If you know the identity of any of these, this would be a good way to make a few dollars by getting them off the streets. THe information below is directly from…
Eastside AUSA planning big event for soldiers end of deployment
SPANAWAY, WA — The next Eastside AUSA chapter meeting is Wednesday, September 18. They meet the third Wednesday of every month at JR’s Whistle Stop at 224th and the Mountain Highway (SR7) in Elk Plain. (You will find them on the calendar on the right hand column of our home page.) The group is presently planning…
Nature Mapping with the Nisqually Land Trust Sept. 21
Come join the Nisqually Land Trust & Northwest Trek, Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9 am – 12 pm for a no-experience necessary nature mapping event at the NLT’s Powell Creek Uplands & Lowlands. This volunteer opportunity involves walking on old, unmaintained logging roads and may include some bushwhacking through the woods. With your help, we’ll collect…
Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council
Chambers Clover Creek Watershed Council invites you to join us for the Chambers Bay Walk and Talk at Chambers Bay Dam September 18th, 2013 Meeting 3 PM to 5 PM. We will meet at the site of Chambers Dam and restored fish ladder for a Chambers Bay discussion followed by a short trail walkup stream. Walking…
Nisqually Valley Care Center Welcomes New Administrator
Ron Adams came on-board with Soundcare recently as the new administrator at Nisqually Valley Care Center, in McKenna. When asked what his vision is for NVCC he said, “I want the residents and the staff to be happy and to make this building successful.” He comes to Nisqually with both a successful and diverse career…
Annexation policies for Pierce County being revised Sept. 19
[Editor Note: Just received a notice that a quorum will not be present so this meeting is cancelled. The next meeting date is October 17.] “The Pierce County Regional Council (PCRC) was created to ensure planning between Pierce County and its cities and towns was accomplished in a coordinated consistent manner. The organization is comprised…
Flag lowering to honor victims of Washington Navy Yard
Governor Inslee hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff, per President Obama’s proclamation, as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic event at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, Sept. 16. Flags should be lowered immediately and remain at half-staff until…
Graham Business Association Sept 18
GRAHAM BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: Tastefully Simple, Nancy Hinschberger 7:00 a.m. – Networking and Breakfast At Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham (Meridian, R 224th, L 70th Ave, R 4/10’s mile, 1st driveway) 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis…
Orting Emergency Preparedness and Resource Fair Sept. 28
There are two classes available for Emergency Preparedness: — a FIRST RESPONDER FIRST AID CLASS (no/chg) 1:00-3:00pm — a CPR Certification Class ($50 per person) Beginning 10:00am Taught by Firstlink CPR PRE-REGISTRATION for both classes: CONTACT JEANNIE PESTINGER 360 893-6617 or email jpestinger@earthlink.net
Sept. 17 – Dispatch Open House
EATONVILLE, WA — The Dispatch newspaper is changing to a new and exciting format. We are having an open house tomorrow with drawings and goodies; tomorrow is the first day of circulation for the new paper. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 133 Mashell Ave N., Eatonville Tammi Bratholm, The Dispatch Newspaper, Advertising Representative http://www.dispatchnews.com
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