Pierce County property tax statements that were mailed last week are missing one small element – the county’s return address on the payment stubs. Not to worry, though. The envelopes provided with the property tax statements are imprinted with a bar code that directs envelopes to the correct address. However, Assessor-Treasurer Mike Lonergan recommends taking…
Hypnotist Ron Stubbs at JR’s Feb. 19, 8pm
The Ron Stubbs Hypnotic Mayhem Tour at 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at JR’s Whistle Stop, 22225 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway. $10 in advance or $15 at the door. 253-847-0111. One night only! Get your tickets now, before they are all gone!
Graham Business Association breakfast Feb. 20
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Start your day right with the Graham Business Assn. SPONSORED BY: DL Anderson Insurance 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) 7:15 a.m. – Meeting – Regis Jackson, President–Come prepared for…
Library Technology Survey
PIERCE COUNTY LIBRARY — Now through March 5th, please take a brief survey to let Pierce County Library System know what you want and expect from technology from the library. We want to know your ideas and opinions so we can better meet your technology needs. The survey asks about the technology you use,…
Feb. 21, Choir Mini-Festival at Bethel High School
Since PLU is remodeling the bleachers at Olson Auditorium Bethel is having 3 Choir Mini-Festivals at their high schools this year. Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m. is the Choir Mini-Festival at Bethel High School. It will feature Centennial Elementary, Elk Plain School of Choice, Rocky Ridge Elementary, Roy Elementary, Shining Mountain Elementary, Bethel Middle School, Cougar Mountain Middle School, …
Lincoln and Washington Territory Feb. 19 featuring retired Justice Gerry Alexander
On February 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Honorable Gerry Alexander will speak on the history of Washington Territory, to include the judges that President Lincoln appointed . The lecture will be at the Garfield Book Co. Community Room, 208 Garfield St. S., Ste 101 Tacoma (Parkland). There is a class fee of $10. The event…
Happy Presidents Day!
Monday, February 18 is President’s Day and all the schools have the day off, as do government offices and banks. Some of you others probably still have to commute, but hopefully your commute is lighter on Monday. At least you won’t have to stop for any school buses. If you live in the Franklin Pierce…
Pierce Conservation District “by-mail” election Feb. 21, 4-8pm
[Editor note: The Pierce Conservation District is a subdivision of state government created to promote the conservation of renewable natural resources in Pierce County. Pierce Conservation District programs are available to all without discrimination.] District Elections Notice: The Pierce Conservation District will conduct a “by-mail” election on Thursday, February 21, 2013 for a position on…
GKCC 10th Annual Expo Fund Raiser at Bethel Middle School
The Graham /Kapowsin Community Council is holding their annual Expo on Saturday, March 2nd from 9 a.m. to – 3:30 p.m. at Bethel Middle School, 22001 38th Ave. E. Spanaway. Vendors, Shoppers, Donors, Entertainers and Sponsors are all wanted for the March 2nd Expo. The Graham / Kapowsin Community Council supports worthy projects in the community. There…
Unincorporated central and south Pierce county news
The Pierce Prairie Post coverage area includes the Bethel and Franklin Pierce School Districts, mainly. Since the coverage is Midland to McKenna, a small part of the news will also include the Yelm School District. The unincorporated county zip codes we mainly cover are 98387, 98444, 98445, 98446, 98580 and 98558. (also the incorporated city of…
Probable Case of Wound Botulism in a Heroin User
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department (February 13, 2013) — A probable case of wound botulism has been reported in Pierce County. The patient is an injecting drug user (heroin). Wound botulism, caused by C. botulinum spores, may occur following trauma or drug injection or snorting. Botulism should be suspected in all injection drug users with…
Family seeking help finding Spanaway assailant
From Dan Bradford On Feb. 11th at 175th and A street, just off Pacific Ave., a man with a road rage problem beat Scott Bradford half to death. A Vietnam veteran with no legs tried to stop it and the offender beat him up as well. The family is offering a $500+ reward for information or anything to help…
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