Numbers released this week show Pierce County unemployment at 8.1% is still higher than both of its neighbors, King and Thurston. In fact, King County has dropped to a low of 4.4% and Pierce has dropped 1.2% over March 2013. Lewis and Grays Harbor counties remain with double digit unemployment. For those of us in…
May 28 County Council to meet at PLU, Garfield Community Room
Pierce County Council Meeting Date: May 28, 2013 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Pacific Lutheran University Garfield Community Room 208 Garfield Street South Tacoma, Washington Consent Items – Introduction, Referral, Setting Dates Proposal # Title 2013-28 An Ordinance of the Pierce County Council Adopting a New Chapter 1.30 of the Pierce County Code, “Freedom from Unwarranted…
Local Blood Drives for June 2013
June 2013 6/6/13 Franklin Pierce School District, 315 129th St S, Tacoma *Blood drive will be held in the Board Room 2:30pm-6:30pm 6/21/13 Relay for Life of Central Pierce @ Franklin Pierce High School 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma *Blood drive will be held on the bloodmobile 6:30pm-9:00pm 6/23/13 Rainier View Christian Church-…
Pierce County Skills Center Open House – Wednesday, May, 22
It’s not too late to register for Fall. Come check out PCSC on Wednesday, May 22 any time between 5:30pm and 7:00pm to learn about the exciting programs we have to offer. Students and parents will have the opportunity to tour the campus and visit with instructors and current students. Students interested in attending PCSC summer…
JBLM Army Continuing Education System to Celebrate First Veterans In Piping Welding Graduation
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM will celebrate the graduation of its first Soldiers from the Veterans In Piping (VIP) Welding program during a ceremony May 23 at 2 p.m., at the Southwest Washington Pipe Trades, Local 26, 8501 Zenith Court NE, Lacey, Wash. The ceremony will recognize 14 active duty Soldiers from JBLM and four…
1st SFG (A) To Conduct a Wreath-Laying Ceremony Thursday in Recognition of Memorial Day
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and First in Asia Association (FIAA) will conduct a Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony Thursday, May 23, at 11 a.m. at the unit headquarters. The ceremony will include a moment of silence for all fallen comrades whose names are engraved on the Memorial Wall followed by bell…
The sunshine drove everyone to their barbeques – and Stewart’s Meats
By Marianne Lincoln I went to Stewart’s Meats in McKenna a week ago, while we were having the wonderful unseasonably warm weather in May. I can’t say I was surprised when there was no standing room in the place; the parking lot was jam-packed and the “take-a-numbers” were almost run out. Apparently ,the beautiful weather put…
Graham Citizen’s Action Team meeting May 22
Graham Citizen’s Action Team (GCAT) meets Wed. May 22, 5:30 p.m. at Frontier Middle School room #434 to discuss a Graham Visitor’s Center, Criminal Activity & Community Leadership. Pies are being sold to raise funds for the FEED project. You could help by letting others know. 2,000 lbs of rhubarb have been donated by Bruce…
Low tides will affect Pierce County ferry service May 22-29
Pierce County ferry riders in large vehicles – such as an RV, commercial truck or a vehicle towing a trailer – should plan ahead to avoid low tides from May 22-29. Load restrictions will be in place on some sailings, and the rider may be asked to postpone their trip until a later sailing. Ticket…
Tyler Salsbury captures 48th annual Puget Sound Amateur
PIERCE COUNTY — Tyler Salsbury, preparing for his sophomore year at the University of Washington, posted a sterling 5-under 139 to win the 48th Annual Puget Sound Amateur by two shots over David Talcott, whose final round 69 wasn’t enough to catch the front-runner. Ninety-nine players battled Pierce County’s two championship courses over two days, May…
Kids, learn to sing and dance with the Music Company
Spanaway, WA — This summer, students who are ages twelve and up may learn to sing and dance with the Spanaway Lake Music Company! Spanaway Lake High School will host the second annual Vocal Jazz and Show Choir Summer Camp beginning Sunday, June 23, and running through Saturday, June 29. The camp will feature nationally…
Bethany Lutheran to host Memorial Day Service May 27
Spanaway, WA — Bethany Lutheran Church will be hosting a Memorial Day Service in the Cemetery behind the church starting at 10:30 AM on Monday, 27 May 2013. The public is invited to attend and participate in the service. Participants in the service include: Flag Detail: Boy Scout Troop 604 (Trenton Honeycutt, Peter McCabe, Austin…
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