2020 graduation at Bethel area high schools may affect traffic in some areas. Although schools have gone to great lengths to direct traffic into parking lots, it still may be best to avoid the areas if you are not participating in the graduation. Graduation at Challenger High is Monday June 15, 2020. The graduation is…
April 2020 Unemployment
Here is the Washington State unemployment figures by county for April 2020 compared to April 2017. If you would like more information, here is the source link.
Councilmen seeking Phase 2 in Rural areas of Pierce
June 2, 2020, the Pierce County Council will consider the following: 1. Proposal No. R2020-40, Safe Start Washington Plan Modification Request A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Requesting the Governor to Consider Modifications to the Safe Start Washington Plan to Enable a County with a Population of 75,000 or More to Request Phase 2…
Final Environmental Impact Statement released
From Pierce County: The draft updates have progressed through public open houses, land use advisory commission meetings and the Planning Commission’s final recommendations to the County Council. Due to COVID-19 and the Governor’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order, the council’s consideration process has been postponed. Final Environmental Impact Statement released Part of the update process…
Need a SPUD?
Who: Washington Potato Growers Free Potato Event When: Thursday, May 14 – 11 am (while supplies last) Where: Tacoma Dome – Parking Lots G & F (please follow volunteer direction) What: Washington Potato Growers are “On the Road to a Million Pounds of Potatoes” with plans to host their largest potato giveaway…
Candidate filing begins May 11
[If you have always through more people should run for office, here is YOUR chance! Editor] Offices open for election this year include: U.S. Representatives (Congress) State Offices State Senators and Representatives Pierce County Offices Judicial Offices including State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and Pierce County Superior Court. Democratic and Republican Precinct Committee Officers…
62nd Airlift Wing to Salute American Heroes with Flyover, May 8
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – The 62nd Airlift Wing will salute the American heroes at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 during an Air Force Salutes morale flyover throughout Washington State’s Puget Sound region, May 8. “The 62nd AW salutes each American serving on the frontlines in combat against the COVID-19 pandemic,” said U.S….
Traffic signal system coming to 38th Avenue East and 152nd Street East intersection May 5
PIERCE COUNTY — A new traffic signal system will be activated at the 38th Avenue East and 152nd Street East intersection on May 5. The activation is weather dependent. The intersection is located to the east of Naches Trail Elementary School. Work on the intersection project began in mid-August 2019. Crews installed curbs, gutters, sidewalks and…
Pierce County Parks to open May 5; Chambers Bay opens May 1
PIERCE COUNTY — Pierce County is restoring public use of parks with protocols and guidelines to keep the public safe. Park and trailhead parking lots will open May 5, while Chambers Creek Regional Park will open earlier, on May 1. Parks outdoor spaces will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Restrooms will…
Earth Day at 50 years – April 22, 1970
Editor: Marianne Lincoln 50 years ago today in the United States, we held the very first Earth Day. I was 13 years old and in 7th grade at Bethel Junior High. We cleaned up landscaping and planted flowers. We drew pictures of Earth and other planetary art work. We heard the new movement of environmentalists…
Construction project on section of Canyon Road East expected to start April 8
PIERCE COUNTY — Construction on a project to enhance safety and relieve traffic congestion on Canyon Road East between 99th Street Court East and 84th Street East is expected to start April 8. Crews will work 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday. The road may periodically be reduced to one lane with alternating…
Pierce Prairie Post 