Category Archives: Business

Immediate road closures in Frederickson announced by county

Editor’s Note: The Mountain News has just received the following anouncement from the Pierce County Department of Public Works and Utilties.  Although the road closures will mostly be at night, they could affect the traffic heading to the Family Movie … Continue reading

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Graham News: Smoke blankets town; B&R announces new “Pick and Pull” program

Smoke A hazy pall settled over Graham on Tuesday afternoon, August 9, causing asthma suffers and those with associative health problems to run indoors for relief. 

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3rd Annual Eatonville Garden Tour glistens in summer sun

  Under gorgeous summer skies, the 3rd Annual Eatonville Garden Tour displayed some of the finest flower, vegetable and landscaping gardens in the Pacific Northwest, with visitors coming from as far away as Tacoma, Lake Tapps and Olympia.

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4th of July celebrated in glorious Americana style in south Pierce County

  The celebration of Independence Day – the 4th of July – was conducted in its full Americana glory in south Pierce County this weekend, from the magnificent summer sunshine to wondrous fireworks displays, and capped by the Eatonville parade.

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Local groups selling fireworks to raise funds for worthy causes

  Fireworks are a large part of the July 4th tradition, and retail stands have spouted seemingly on every street corner, selling their wares to eager enthusiasts who delight is celebrating the Fourth of July with boom and blast.

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After finding his fortune, Graham entrepreneur decides he can go home

   John “JC” Cahill, the head of B & R Auto Wrecking in Graham and Spanaway, is going home.  JC, who has increased sales 300% in his three years at B & R and was awarded “Boss of the Year” … Continue reading

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LeMay’s new corporate face is shining brightly

  LeMay – Pierce County Refuse, now the wholly-owned subsidiary of Waste Connections but still the company that most residents of Pierce County consider as their garbage collector, has built two new support facilities in Frederickson, a transportation center and a … Continue reading

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Quilters descend on the region for annual “Shop Hop”

  Thousands of quilters descended upon the region this weekend to partake in the 13th Annual Western Washington Quilt Shop Hop.

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Mother Earth News Fair in Puyallup a big success

  The Mother Earth News Fair, held at the Puyallup Fair grounds on June 4-5, was a huge success according to most vendors and attendees.

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Rod and Custom car show in South Hill kicks-off local summer festival season

  The Meridian Collision Center held its 4th Annual Rod and Custom Show in South Hill last weekend, and it served as a glorious beginning to the neighborhood block parties and community festivals coming to our area throughout the summer season.

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