How government over-regulation killed a prominent local company
On Saturday Oct. 8, Ray Tennison, former CEO of Simpson Investment Co. (Timber Co.) will speak at 11 a.m. at the Cloverleaf in Tacoma. Tennison will talk about the impact government over-regulation had...
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[Pictures] Steilacoom Apple Squeeze 2016
Despite the early morning rain, folks flocked to Steilacoom for the annual Cider Squeeze. Always a good way to spend Sunday.
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Around the Sound: Annual Cider Pressing a big success
By the time the last apple pie ala mode customer entered Steilacoom’s town hall at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, all 100 pies were gone. A crew of red-aproned Steilacoom Historical Museum ladies were...
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Steilacoom’s Red Ribbon Bazaar seeks vendors
Submitted by Tati Stowers The 2016 Red Ribbon Bazaar at Steilacoom High School is on Saturday, December 3rd from 9 AM to 4 PM. From its humble beginning in 1997, this community tradition has always...
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WorkForce Central Hosts Largest Career Day in Washington State
Submitted by Katie Whittier TACOMA, WA – More than 2,000 local teens will work with welding tools and hammers instead of pens and paper when they attend Pierce County Career Day on November 17. The...
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Steilacoom Kiwanis Breakfast to benefit schools, students, community, Oct. 15
Submitted by Peter Franklin The Steilacoom Kiwanis Club will host Breakfast on Saturday, 15 October, from 8:00-10:00 AM at Topside Bar and Grill. Proceeds will benefit the schools, students and...
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Steilacoom native earns A?A national Honor Medical Society admission
University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine fourth-year medical student, Hana Cobb, has been accepted into the Washington Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) national Honor Medical Society. Hana...
View ArticleSaltars Point Work Party, Oct. 9
The Friends of Steilacoom Parks and Trails are planning a Work Party at Saltars Point on Sunday, October 9 from 1-3 pm. [The Seahawks have a bye.] The plan is to plant native plants on the berms at...
View ArticleTNT Video: Steilacoom’s Leiato blocks punt is ‘Call of the Week’
The Week 5 play call of the week: Steilacoom’s Anthony Leiato blocked Tumwater’s punt on its first drive of the game and Marques Hampton Jr. caught it and returned it 35 yards for a touchdown as...
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Steilacoom: Roe St. paving set for Oct. 12-13, weather permitting
Upcoming Meetings: Council Meeting – October 18, 2016 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall Civil Service – November 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Community Center. Planning Commission – October 10, 2016 at 6:30 PM at...
View ArticleSteilacoom’s Special School Board Meeting set for Oct. 12
The Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 5:45 p.m. This meeting will be held at the Pioneer Middle School...
View ArticleMedicare Annual Election Period Begins October 15
This fall, as Americans make their choices in a host of local, state and national elections, including 2016 presidential, gubernatorial and congressional races, seniors and those eligible for Medicare...
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Around the Sound: Washington State’s diverse history
The State History Museum (WSHM) in downtown Tacoma’s a good place to go to get an overview of Washington State’s diverse history. Even better, though, for in-depth information about a specific area’s...
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Steilacoom Kiwanis Breakfast this Saturday!
Submitted by Peter Franklin Come to Topside Bar and Grill this Saturday, 15 Oct, 8:00-10:00 A.M. for a great breakfast hosted by the Steilacoom Kiwanis Club. Only $10. Proceeds will go to the club...
View ArticleA place to see on Halloween
Submitted by Laurie Lawhon If you like the sights and sounds of Halloween, and you’re going to be in Lakewood, you’ll want to check out 7826 Agate Drive, S.W. through Monday, October 31st. This house...
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Kiwanis Club of Clover Park Installs New Officers, Funds Walking Path at Park...
Submitted by Jerry Dunlap The Kiwanis Club of Clover Park recently installed their club officers for 2016/2017. Steve Bay, 2015/2016 Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Division 34 Lt. Governor, presided over...
View ArticleSteilacoom’s Spoja earns WIAA Athlete of the Week honor
Submitted by Anthony Derrick Each week throughout the school year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) recognizes twelve varsity athletes, a male and a female from each of the...
View ArticleImpact Aid surveys coming home October 17
Steilacoom Historical School District announces that the 2016-2017 school year Impact Aid annual surveys will go home with students on Monday, October 17, 2016. All parents and guardians are asked to...
View ArticleSteilacoom student going to West Point leadership program
Submitted by Debra Longley, Military Child Education Coalition STEILACOOM – Steilacoom High School student, Jiemyjoyce Reduque, is one of fourteen students selected nationally to attend the Frances...
View ArticleAround the Sound: Boulevard of Remembrance revisited
In 1928—a few years shy of 88 years ago—Tacoma’s Garden Club established a plan to honor those who served in WW I. Many organizations and individuals in the county funded placement of 500 trees. On...
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