PIERCE COUNTY — The Milroy Bridge over the Puyallup River at 66th Avenue East and River Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on April 17 to allow crews to perform a detailed structural inspection and general maintenance. Motorists should use an alternative route during the closure. Crews from Pierce County Public…
Rummage sale at BHS for Fastpitch program April 13
BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT — Several of our schools are holding some great fundraisers during the month of April. Here are a few of them: The Bethel Braves fastpitch program will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, April 13. The sale runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bethel High School. The Spanaway Lake Sentinels…
37 Bethel students headed to State History Day contest
Thirty-seven sophomore Highly Capable students from Bethel High School, who competed in the regional National History Day competition are now headed to the State Championships. The 2013 Bethel High team qualified 19 of their 33 projects, at the regional event that pitted them against 15 other schools, including Charles Wright Academy, Kennedy High School and…
Bethel serves up yogurt parfaits with a chance to win iTunes
Fuel Up First With Breakfast! As part of Washington State School Superintendent Randy Dorn’s “Fuel Up First with Breakfast Challenge”, Child Nutrition Services is renewing Bethel’s commitment to make sure that all of our students are fully prepared for academic success. On Thursday mornings during the months of April and May, yogurt parfaits will be served…
Help decoate your schools daffodil float now
The Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade(s) are this Saturday, April 13. The Franklin Pierce and Bethel District float committees are busy, overwhelmed trying to finish decorating their unique creations. They need people to help decorate. Here’s the people you can call to help! You are needed Thursday and Friday evenings. For the Bethel District contact Dodi…
County Council votes to begin road closure process for section of 180th in Frederickson
On Tuesday, April 9, the Pierce County Council voted unanimously for Resolution 2013-20 which begins the process to close a section of 180th Street in Frederickson next to James Hardie. The company is looking to expand production due to increased demand in the region. Monday evening, April 8 at 6 p.m., local residents were invited…
KIRO TV covers Virdell case
April 10, KIRO TV’s Deborah Horne visited with Paul and Melanie Virdell about the case of their missing son. It has been over a year since 18 year old Chris Virdell went missing and the family is certain he met with foul play.In KIRO’s coverage, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department also admits this is most likely a homicide case….
Vigil for Chris Virdell continues
In the evening, on the 9th of every month, near the Burger King at 224th and the Mountain Highway, you will likely see Melanie and Paul Virdell holing up a poster of their missing son. Chris Virdell, 18, disappeared from 45th Avenue and 224th Street on the morning of February 9, 2012. He had just left a…
April 23 Forum provides opportunity for caregivers to brainstorm
People who care for an individual with Alzheimer’s or other dementias are faced with heavy responsibilities unlike other caregivers. Sometimes the work can become overwhelming, especially when new and difficult behaviors and patterns come to the surface. “Alzheimer’s & Caregiving: Just A Chance To Talk” is an open forum for caregivers to share with other…
If you are bugged this Spring, get batty
By Chris Schultz Well, those little hibernating flying insect eaters are about to emerge from their dark wintering places in the Puget Creek Natural Area so it is time to monitor for their presence. Would you like to get trained to monitor bats? Well, they are very important and we need people to go to the…
Lake ecology conference October16-18
The Washington State Lake Protection Association (WALPA) and the Oregon Lakes Association (OLA) are co-hosting a lake ecology conference October16-18 at the Hilton hotel in Vancouver, Washington. The theme for this meeting is Collaborative Lake Management. This conference provides an exceptional opportunity for local, Native North American, lake volunteers and state organizations to exchange information…
Spring plant sale at Chase Garden, April 13-14
The Spring Plant Sale at Chase Garden will take place April 13-14, 2013. The selection includes perennials, groundcovers, ferns and native forest wildflowers from specialty nurseries and our garden. The location is on 264th just before descending into the Puyallup River valley, near the old town of Kapowsin. Free admission for all during the sale. …
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