EDITORIAL Today as Americans, we celebrate our freedom and our separation from a former form of government by monarchy. We have a government, designed by those who came to Philadelphia in the late 1700’s and tried to give individuals the right to make decision for themselves and in their best interest locally. From this form…
Roy Independence Day Parade
The City of Roy hosts a small Fourth of July parade followed by a city picnic in the park. It is a wonderfully laid back affair, with no preliminary sign ups, no fees, no hidden costs or agendas. If you want to be in the parade, you show up before noon, preferably 30 minutes. You…
4th of July Parades, noon in Eatonville and Roy
The Town of Eatonville and the City of Roy will both host 4th of July parades at 12 noon on the fourth. In Roy, people who want to participate in the parade begin lining up as early as 10a.m., but many arrive late between 11:30 and noon. They make it a bit of a last-minute frenzy,…
Naturalization Ceremony, July 4, 2013, Seattle Center
More than 500 new U.S. citizens will be welcomed at the Naturalization Ceremony, the largest daytime Independence Day observance in the Northwest. There will be music to enjoy while you honor the naturalized citizens, who have made outstanding contributions to their adopted country – the United States, while maintaining their ethnic heritage. This is a…
Public invited to attend “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord July 4
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Members of the general public are invited to attend the 2013 “Freedom Fest” at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Thursday, July 4, from noon- 10:30 p.m. at Cowan and Memorial Stadiums on JBLM Lewis-Main. Admission to this annual event is free and open to members of the public. Gates open at noon to Freedom…
Stay safe and legal this Fourth of July
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Fire Marshal’s Office reminds citizens to celebrate the Fourth of July safely. Last year, Pierce County hospitals treated 34 firework-related injuries, according to the Office of the Washington State Fire Marshal. Avoid serious injury by exercising caution when discharging fireworks. Also, the combination of fireworks and the forecasted…
Frederickson dates and activities for summer
FREDERICKSON, WA — We have just completed our best ever Family Outdoor Movie Night – Our next big Event will be Freddie Fest on August 17th from 9AM-3PM – We still need volunteers to help – If you have time to volunteer, just hit Reply to fredericksoncccc@comcast.net and we will find a place for you. We still need…
Graham Fire and Rescue welcomes new Chief Ryan Baskett
Graham Fire and Rescue held a badge pinning today to officially promote and welcome its new Fire Chief, Ryan Baskett. The 3:00 p.m. ceremony was held at the headquarters fire station on 70th Avenue. The entire Baskett family was there, some arriving from eastern Washington. Much of Baskett’s wife’s family (she’s a granddaughter of John…
Council appoints Kevin McCann Judge and Dick Muri 28th Rep.
The Pierce County Council filled two key vacancies in the community on Tuesday, July 2. First, the Council voted 7-0 to appoint Kevin McCann as a judge on the Pierce County District Court bench. McCann, who has served the county as a deputy prosecutor for 17 years, succeeds Jack Nevin, who was elected to the…
Pierce County Council blocks pot industry until rules are ready
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — The Pierce County Council unanimously voted Tuesday, July 2, to delay the start of the marijuana market until state licensing rules are set and the county adopts permanent zoning regulations. Last fall, Washington state voters approved Initiative 502, which creates a framework for the licensing the production and sale of recreational…
FP District’s School Board of Directors seeks applicants to fill board position vacancy
Tacoma, WASHINGTON (02 July 2013) — The Franklin Pierce School District has a vacancy on its School Board. The vacancy will be filled by appointment within the next 90 days. The vacancy occurred as a result of the resignation of Mrs. Reva Palmer on July 2, 2013, after 14 years of dedicated service to the…
Uncle Sam’s is music and community first
By Marianne Lincoln If you are a music lover near Spanaway, you may already know why Uncle Sam’s American Bar & Grill is so packed with cars and motorcycles regularly. The owner, a musician himself, cares a great deal about the vibes at his bar. Craig Arrowood’s life began with a father who played bass…
Pierce Prairie Post 