Category Archives: Bethel News

A Covid Journal – The Great Calm: Day 13, Monday, March 23, 2020

Posted on March 23, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith As my second week in quarantine comes to a close, I feel a great calm emerging upon the land. Life is simpler, the world quieter. There is less traffic, less air pollution, less hustle and bustle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Covid-19, Culture, Graham News, Kapowsin, Mount Rainier, Nature, Politics, Self Reliance | 6 Comments

Impact of murder among family members revealed in interview with Manny Silva, father of slain Tacoma woman

Posted on April 22, 2019 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Manny Silva, the father of Lisa Melancon, a Tacoma woman killed in 2011 during a drive-by shooting, contacted the Mountain News this week to describe the impacts of his daughter’s murder. His testimony reveals how vast … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Cops and courts, Culture, Events, Family, Graham News | 4 Comments

WSDA to conduct Gypsy Moth spraying in parts of Graham

Posted on March 19, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has announced that it will conduct a pesticide spraying program in selected neighborhoods in northern Graham to control a Gypsy Moth (GM) infestation. The spraying will commence in late … Continue reading →

Posted in Back East, Bethel News, Environment, Health, Nature, Self Reliance | 11 Comments

GKCC to host 15th Annual EXPO

Posted on February 16, 2018 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News: The Graham-Kapowsin Community Council is hosting its 15th Annual EXPO in support of the dozens of community programs it administers, most notably a food service for children in the Bethel School District. As in years … Continue reading →

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Local Democrats seek to “Flip the 8th”

Posted on January 15, 2018 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Local Democratic Party activists are working diligently to “Flip the 8th” Congressional District (CD) from Republican to Democratic control. Currently, Republican Dave Reichert is the congressman representing the 8th CD, but he is retiring, and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Events, Frederickson, Politics, Resistance and Justice | 1 Comment

Details released on last week’s shooting at G-K High School – gunman in cusotdy

Posted on December 12, 2017 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News-WA From James Lynch, Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office ~ Graham-Kapowsin Shooter Charged ~ TACOMA, WA – Today, Prosecutor Mark Lindquist announced the alleged gunman in the drive-by shooting that happened last week near Graham Kapowsin High … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Cops and courts, Graham News, Kapowsin | 1 Comment

Pierce College and Bethel School District bring higher education to Graham and neighboring communities

Posted on December 9, 2016 by brucesmith49

Addendum ~ Editor’s Note: Kate Burrows, the Communications and Public Relations Specialist for Pierce College has sent the Mountain News the following announcement concerning Pierce College classes in Graham. ************************************************************************* Starting January 2017, Pierce College will offer college courses at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Culture, Graham News, Kapowsin, Puyallup, Science and Technology | 3 Comments

SCHOOL’S OUT! OH, OH…WHAT TO DO ABOUT FOOD FOR KIDS DURING SUMMER?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by brucesmith49

~ Special to the Mountain News-WA by Paula Morris There are many after school programs in the Pierce County area that offer food and snacks to kids during the school year. But what happens when summer vacation starts? Carol Wright, … Continue reading →

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GKCC and Feed the Children Project to host Swap ‘n’ Shop, and a 5K Fun Run

Posted on May 28, 2016 by brucesmith49

~ Editor’s Note: The Graham-Kapowsin Community Council and its partner in helping feed Bethel school kids, the Harvest House Food Pantry, are holding a Swap ‘n’ Shop meet, along with a 5K Fun Run, to raise money for their joint … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Events, Graham News, Kapowsin, Newbie in Graham, Paula Morris | 4 Comments

Preparing for the Big One – public meeting scheduled for Thursday in Graham

Posted on March 14, 2016 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith There will a public meeting to discuss earthquake preparedness this Thursday, March 17, at the Graham Library at 6:30 pm. It is free, and is hosted by the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. The topic will be … Continue reading →