Category Archives: Eatonville News

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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Slogging through the Amazon Swamp – True Survival Stories from the World of Self-Publishing

Posted on April 27, 2016 by brucesmith49

Bruce A. Smith It all began with a manuscript. I was a former newspaper reporter with a good story – the iconic tale of the famous skyjacker DB Cooper. The manuscript had a 32-page treatment that I sent to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews, Culture, DB Cooper, Eatonville News, Entertainment, Folk tales and stories, Graham News, People Profiles, Stories from Backstage | 3 Comments

Open Letter to Jim McCune on homelessness – from Wayne Cooke, Graham community activist

Posted on April 25, 2016 by brucesmith49

Open Letter to Pierce County Councilmember Jim McCune, District 3 By Wayne Cooke Re: Homelessness Dear Jim, I have spent many hours researching our “homeless problem,” sparked by my friendship with a young homeless couple from Graham. As our representative, … Continue reading →

Posted in Eatonville News, Graham News, Kapowsin, Parkland, Politics, Puyallup, Roy News, South Hill, Spanaway, Uncategorized, Wayne Cooke, Yelm News | 1 Comment

Region in full Burn Ban – Stage 2

Posted on November 27, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith ~ The “Greater Pierce County Area,” a new legal and environmental designation for those parts of Pierce County east of the Tacoma Narrows and north of the South Pierce Fire District, is now under a full … Continue reading →

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First Burn Ban of season hits south Pierce County

Posted on November 26, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith ~ The first burn ban of the 2015 wood stove season is about to descend upon south Pierce County. For the first time, the Puget Sound Air Quality Agency is issuing a burn “warning,” as a prelude … Continue reading →

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Randle man killed in Eatonville car accident

Posted on October 18, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith The Washington State Patrol announced this evening that Raymond R. Craig, 20, of Randle, Washington was fatally injured today in a collision on SR 161 at Thomas Rd. This stretch of road is just north of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cops and courts, Eatonville News, Graham News, Weather | 3 Comments

Alder Lake Fire continues despite rains – Update Monday August 31, noon

Posted on August 29, 2015 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith Update: Monday August 31, noon: The National Forest Service announced today that the Alder Lake fire continues to “smolder” even after torrential rains passed through the area over the week. But the fire did not spread … Continue reading →

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Updates – Smoke and fire threaten southern Pierce County

Posted on August 23, 2015 by brucesmith49

by Bruce A. Smith Concern is mounting in Eatonville and surrounding communities as our skies become smoke-filled and many local residents are staying indoors to protect themselves from unhealthy air. The culprits seem to be two-fold – first an 100-acre fire … Continue reading →

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Body of missing climber spotted on Mount Rainier

Posted on June 13, 2015 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News-WA: The following press announcement was released Saturday concerning the disappearance of a climber near the summit of Mount Rainier. ************************************************** Saturday, June 13, 2015, 2:30 pm— The search for Kyle Bufis is being … Continue reading →

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Climber lost on Mount Rainer

Posted on June 12, 2015 by brucesmith49

By Bruce A. Smith A climber became separated from his group and lost Thursday night while descending from the summit of Mount Rainier. Kyle Bufis, 23, was in the company of two mountaineering companions, according to Information Specialist Patti … Continue reading →