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2nd Annual Mother Earth News Fair coming to area

Posted on May 25, 2012

  by Bruce A. Smith  In testament to the “green power” of the Pacific Northwest, the Mother Earth News is hosting their second annual fair at the Puyallup Fair Grounds, June 2-3, next Saturday and Sunday.

Posted in Events, Pets and livestock, Nature, Environment, Culture, Science and Technology, Puyallup, Health | Leave a comment

Author with ties to PNW pens book describing her marriage to a man with a secret life as a bank robber

Posted on May 21, 2012

by Bruce A. Smith In her new book, Disguised Blessings, author Jeanne Callahan Trantel tells the story of her life married to a man who led a double life.

Posted in Book reviews, Remarkable men and women, Spirituality, Yelm News | 3 Comments

Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park hold 2nd Annual Spaghetti Feed fundraiser

Posted on May 19, 2012

by Bruce A. Smith  Nearly 200 friends, family and guests attended the 2nd Annual Spaghetti Feed fundraiser Friday evening at Liberty Junior High in Frederickson to support the efforts of the Friends of Stan and Joan Cross Park in generating … Continue reading →

Posted in Frederickson, Politics | 6 Comments

The Hunt for DB Cooper – looking for the Amboy chute

Posted on May 14, 2012

  by Bruce A. Smith  In 2009, the FBI announced that it had located a parachute that was found buried in Amboy, Washington, in the heart of DB Cooper’s purported jump zone.

Posted in DB Cooper | 12 Comments

Anatomy of a heart attack – feeling the love

Posted on May 6, 2012

by Bruce A. Smith  When I had my heart attack in February, 2012, I received “Cadillac” treatment at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, WA.  Within minutes of arriving in their emergency room with severe chest pains, I received a stent … Continue reading →

Posted in Health | 5 Comments

Beavers and Mother Nature force closure of Orting-Kapowsin Highway

Posted on May 4, 2012

by Bruce A. Smith  A section of the Orting-Kapowsin Highway was closed Friday due to the actions of beavers, according to a press release from the Road Operations Division of the Pierce County Department of Public Works and Utilities.

Posted in Graham News, Kapowsin, Nature, Orting, Weather | 1 Comment

Anatomy of a Heart Attack – Survival and Recovery

Posted on May 2, 2012

  Bruce A. Smith  I’m in my eighth week of recovery from a heart attack experienced on February 26, 2012.  Since then, I’ve explored the murky world of aftercare, finding great relief in the Good Samaritan cardiac rehabilitation clinic in … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Health | 26 Comments

Eatonville Mayor Ray Harper embroiled in “Trail Funds” controversy

Posted on April 18, 2012

  by Bruce A. Smith  Eatonville’s mayor Ray Harper found himself squarely on a political hot seat Wednesday, April 18, when renowned conservative radio talk show host Dori Monson railed about the Town’s mis-use of funds donated for the purpose … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Culture, Eatonville News, Politics | 1 Comment

Specials abound at food co-op in Eatonville

Posted on April 17, 2012

  Special to the Mountain News – an announcement from Margaret Franich: Here is a little info on what is new at the Mountain Community Co-op in Eatonville.

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Strange accidents in Eatonville result in a hit and run; seriously injured bicyclist – plus stolen truck recovered

Posted on April 16, 2012

by Bruce A. Smith  Two unusual traffic accidents on SR 161 in Eatonville have resulted in a hit and run crash that sent one driver to jail and a second accident several days later put a 63 year-old bicyclist into … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashford, Cops and courts, Culture, Eatonville News | Leave a comment