PIERCE COUNTY, WA — Acting on a tip last weekend, police went to an East Pierce County home early Sunday and arrested a couple for allowing their residence to be used for an after-graduation underage drinking party for their daughter. Upon obtaining a search warrant to search the property, officers found a keg in the…
GBA Golf Tournament photos
The weather was cool, but not raining. The teams had fun waiting for them at several holes. At the first hole, Red Canoe Credit Union had lots of candy,nuts Corn Nuts and other little treasurers. At the 3rd hole, Columbia Bank had a marshmallow driving contest. look closely, one of the photos he’s not hitting a golf…
Awesome job academic achievers of 2013!
By Marianne Lincoln This past week, between the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts they held seven graduation ceremonies. Prior to that, they held seven Senior Awards events. If my Flickr site group for the Pierce Prairie Post works, this link will contain the photos of those award events. There were an amazing number of…
Relay for Life of Central Pierce – June 21-22
Parkland, WA — The Relay for Life of Central Pierce benefiting the American Cancer Society is this Friday, June 21st, at 6pm until Saturday, June 22nd, at 6pm. The relay will be held at Franklin Pierce High School, 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma. According to their event site there are 35 teams and 354 participants…
Businesses sought to donate to GBA Golf Tournament June 20
The Graham Business Association (GBA) has been helping community and business for the past twenty years. As you know the GBA is a non-profit organization whose sole monetary support comes from our annual golf tournament. We are excited to announce the 22nd Annual Graham Business Association Golf Tournament will be held Thursday June 20th, 2013 at…
JBLM Outdoor Expo June 22
Dozens of Hunting, Fishing Guides and Vendors to Host Outdoor Expo for Service Members at JBLM Lewis-Main Exchange JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The Army and Air Force Exchange Service management at the JBLM Lewis-Main Exchange, along with more than 50 hunting and fishing guides, vendors and outdoor experts, will host an outdoor expo for…
Our benevolent local non-profits boost local graduates
By Marianne Lincoln One of the most amazing things happing in our community is also probably one of the least publicized. In fact, I believe this is the first comprehensive article ever written about it. I am speaking of the local non-profit organizations that raise money all year long in the Franklin Pierce and Bethel…
Carbon River Bridge – thrill or frightening?
By Marianne Lincoln Since January of this year, the Pierce Prairie Post has been writing stories about the bridges of Pierce County. In light of the Skagit County I5 bridge disaster, the News Tribune this week also published a story, “Pierce County has 28 bridges in need of work.” It has a map with locations. They…
Toxic algae bloom in Spanaway Lake
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department — There currently is a toxic algae bloom in Spanaway Lake. A toxic algae bloom is easily identified by the unusual color or appearance to the water. Usually a bloom makes the lake surface green, looking like pea soup or green paint, but sometimes the bloom is a different color. Wind and rain…
Brookdale Road sewer main replacement project – June 20 open house (15 month project)
PIERCE COUNTY, WA – The public is invited to an upcoming open house to learn about Pierce County’s replacement of the sewer main along Brookdale Road in Parkland. The open house will be held June 20 run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Elmhurst Elementary School community room, located at 420 133rd St. E. A…
44th Annual Tacoma Highland Games, Frontier Park, Graham June 22
The 44th Annual Tacoma Highland Games will take place Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Frontier Park, 217th & Meridian/Highway 161, Graham, Washington. 2013 Chieftain of the Games is Charles “Chuck” Cook. General Admission will be Adult – $15.00 Pre-Sale – $13.00, Youth (6-18), Seniors, Military w/valid ID- $10.00 Pre-Sale – $8.00, Children 5 and under…
GBA meeting June 19, Golf Tournament June 20
On Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 the Graham Business Association will meet at Graham Fire & Rescue at 23014-70th Ave E, Graham. The meeting will be sponsored by CenturyLink, Adam Owen. Networking and breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. Agenda: 7:30 a.m. – Meeting – Regis Jackson, President–Come prepared for your 30 second introduction – (2 business names…
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