Category Archives: Eatonville News

Beyond the Borders expands to help folks without transportation

Posted on March 7, 2013 by brucesmith49

~ Editor’s Note It’s with a sigh of relief I’ve learned today that one program that truly helps people is being maintained as governmental budgets continue to be slashed.  One big example is the “Beyond the Borders” shuttle service that … Continue reading →

Posted in Ashford, Business, Eatonville News, Frederickson, Graham News, Kapowsin, Orting, Parkland, Puyallup, Roy News, South Hill, Spanaway, Yelm News | 2 Comments

Community meetings to be held in Eatonville

Posted on January 25, 2013 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  The Mountain News has received the following press release from the Eatonville School District: ******************************* The Eatonville School District is holding three community meetings in February to present information on a variety of educational and community issues.

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Missing dog near Clear Lake

Posted on October 20, 2012 by brucesmith49

Editor’s Note:  A member of the Mountain community has asked for our help in locating her missing dog, named Max. 

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Dedication celebrates completion of Phase 2 at the Pierce County Skills Center

Posted on October 16, 2012 by brucesmith49

By Josh Magill  Just days after celebrating other building openings across town, such as the Bethel Learning Center and the remodel of Shining Mountain Elementary School, Bethel School District executives were at it again.  The excitement of these many new or … Continue reading →

Posted in Bethel News, Eatonville News, Frederickson, Graham News, Josh Magill, Kapowsin, Orting, Parkland, Puyallup, Roy News, Science and Technology, South Hill, Spanaway | Leave a comment

Self-Reliant Communities of Graham and Eatonville present a workshop on water harvesting

Posted on September 27, 2012 by brucesmith49

~ Editor’s Note:  Our beautiful skies and warm weather come at a price, and the Mountain News has just received the following press release from Karelina Resnick of the Self-Reliant Community of Graham about a very timely workshop on catching … Continue reading →

Posted in Eatonville News, Graham News, Self Reliance | 1 Comment

NPS Climbing Ranger killed on Mount Rainier during rescue effort; four others injured – UPDATES, Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Posted on June 22, 2012 by brucesmith49

  by Bruce A. Smith A climbing ranger at Mount Rainier National Park has died during a rescue attempt on the Emmons Glacier this afternoon, park officials announced Thursday evening, June 21, 2012.

Posted in Cops and courts, Eatonville News, Mount Rainier, Nature | 5 Comments

Mountain Highway Closed at LaGrande

Posted on June 8, 2012 by brucesmith49

 The following is a message from Pierce County Alert:  SR 7 Closed, Both Directions – State Route 7, known locally as Mountain Highway, is closed in both directions in the LaGrande area due to a slide.  Southbound traffic is being … Continue reading →

Posted in Eatonville News, Environment, Mount Rainier, Nature | 5 Comments

Eatonville Mayor Ray Harper embroiled in “Trail Funds” controversy

Posted on April 18, 2012 by brucesmith49

  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 | 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 brucesmith49

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 →

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Smoke from debris burning fills the skies of Pierce County causing death and suffering to many

Posted on February 16, 2012 by brucesmith49

  by Bruce A. Smith  Although our area has been graced this month with several days of sunshine and cloudless skies, it has spelled doom and suffering for many residents of Pierce County as the air – particularly on weekends … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Eatonville News, Environment, Frederickson, Graham News, Parkland, Politics, Spanaway, Weather | 6 Comments